Yoga Anatomy

Mahamudra

The Great Seal

ma-ha-MOO-dra

maha = great, mighty, strong; mudra = sealing, shutting, closing

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Diaphragm

Spinal extensors

Internal oblique

Gastrocnemius Hamstrings

Pelvic diaphragm

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Pelvic diaphragm Blue shaded areas

show the base of

support.

Classification

Asymmetrical seated axial extension pose