16/11/2025
Monday Mudra 🫶
Pingala mudra - Gesture of the solar nadi - dynamism
Pingala, which means "reddish" or "fiery," is the name for the solar nadi, the subtle channel of warming energy that runs along the right side of the spine
from Muladhara chakra at the base of the body up to the third eye, and then down to the right nostril.
The energy within this channel is related to surya meaning "sun." It is vitalizing and energizing and is associated with vibrant colors, such as orange, red or golden sunlight.
Pingala nadi encompasses the dynamic, masculine qualities, such as rationality, logic, determination, assertiveness, detailed planning and a sense of control over one's own destiny.
As we embody all of these qualities, we are able to clarify our life purpose and channel all of our talents to manifest it fully.
Pingala mudra activates the free flow of energy within Pingala nadi, naturally awakening all of the solar qualities. This gesture directs breath, awarenes and energy into the right nostril, right lung and right side of the body.
This mudra lengthens the inhalation as well as the pause at the end of the inhaling breath. This more energizing breath activates the sympathetic nervous system, naturally increasing metabolism, heart rate and blood pressure while instilling an overall feeling of vitality.
Pingala mudra generates an overall feeling of warmth, especially in the right side of the body. This mudra enhances the breath in the area of the solar plexus, stimulating digestion. Pingala mudra increases alertness and concentration, supporting us in planning and defining our goals as well as envisioning the steps needed to achieve them.
At the psycho-emotional level, this mudra instills a sense of empowerment and determination, giving us the strength and energy to manifest our life purpose
completely. - Joseph and Lilian Le Page
