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Seashell Mudra for Women

The female sex organs consist of a direct opening that leads from the exterior of the body to the deep interior. This natural design can sometimes leave a woman feeling fragile or vulnerable to influences from the outside world.

For those moments of sensitivity—when you feel fragile, in need of protection, or simply like curling up—you can do the seashell exercise. It is one of the easiest exercises for strengthening the closure of the genital opening, and will also send energy throughout your body to the brain, which will naturally release endorphins via the activation of serotonin. The exercise will recharge your energy, close an open “porthole,” and direct you inward, safeguarding your privacy.

Exercise

• Place one hand over the vulva, so that the center of your palm is on the clitoris and your hand covers the whole pubic area.
• Position the fingers over the outer labia to create a protective covering, like a closed door.

A woman who practices this calming exercise in bed will often find herself able to fall asleep harmoniously in this posture.