Pashinee Mudra

Pashinee Mudra is a mudra involving a forward fold with the body in a specific configuration in Hatha Yoga.

Overview

Pashinee Mudra, meaning “the noose” or “the binding,” is a practice described in the Gheranda Samhita. It involves folding the body forward and binding the limbs in a specific arrangement to redirect prana inward.

Method/Content

The practitioner sits with legs extended, folds forward from the hips, and wraps the arms around the legs or knees in a binding posture. The forehead is brought toward the knees or shins, and the body is held in this folded, bound position. The breath is maintained in a steady, slow rhythm throughout the practice.

Purpose/Benefits

Pashinee Mudra is said to awaken manipura chakra and purify the nadi system. The forward fold compresses the abdominal organs, improving digestion and stimulating the solar plexus. The practice also calms the mind and redirects awareness inward.

Verification Notes

• Described in Gheranda Samhita, Chapter 3
• One of the 25 mudras of Hatha Yoga
• Should be practiced with awareness and without forcing the forward fold