FIVE TANTRA YOGA PRACTICES 1. PEACE POSE WITH PRANAYAM, CONSCIOUS BREATHING Begin in a cross-legged seated position, Sukhasana, or peace pose. Gaze down; if knees are higher than hip creases, sit on a yoga block or rolled up yoga mat to elevate the spine. For solo practice, place hands in Gyan Mudra (also referred to as Jnana Mudra in some practices) with the tip of the index finger touching the tip of the thumb, extending out the other three fingers with the palms facing up and resting on knees or thighs. Gyan Mudra, a yogic shape for the hands, is considered the prime mudra with many health and grounding benefits. If practicing with a partner, sit back to back in peace pose, Sukhasana. You’ll want to align your spines: start by scooting your seats as close to one another as possible. Option to use Prithvi Mudra, tips of the ring fingers touching the tips of the thumbs, remaining three fingers outstretched but relaxed. This mudra creates a circuitry igniting the...