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Mudra for Cardiac Recuperation

During vigorous sexual activity, the heart is put through a considerable ordeal. If you restore it to a normal rhythm afterward, you will feel better and less tired.

An ocular-cardiac reflex allows calm to be restored to the heart in a very small amount of time. This mudra, though it may seem ridiculous to neophytes, is well known among cardiologists; they use it to treat tachycardia and grave arrhythmia. Do not practice this mudra excessively, however, as this will reduce its effectiveness.

Exercise

• When you or your partner is exhausted or out of breath, recline on your back, with your head lying flat.
• Place the pads of your first two fingers over your closed eyes, and press slowly but firmly on the eyeballs.
• Hold this position for a few seconds, then release. The effect is generally immediate.

You and your partner can practice this mudra on yourselves or on each other.