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Hand gesture

Adi

Fold the fingers softly around the thumb and let the hands rest.

Practice the gesture

Explore the difference between gathering the fingers and gripping. The hand takes a fist-like shape while the touch inside stays gentle.

The thumb rests across the open palm; all four fingers are still open.Enlarge image

First rest the thumb inside the palm.

Four fingers curl over the thumb held inside the palm; the thumb is hidden.Enlarge image

Then curl the four fingers gently over the thumb.

Illustrated hand placement

Settle in

Sit comfortably with your hands on your thighs and the wrists in an easy position.

Place your hands

  1. Fold the right thumb gently into the palm.
  2. Curl the four fingers around the thumb and leave it loosely held, with no squeeze.
  3. Make the same shape with your left hand.
  4. Rest both hands on the thighs and soften the fingers, wrists, and shoulders.

Breath and attention

Let ordinary breathing continue. If forming the hands makes you tighten the jaw or abdomen, soften that extra effort.

What to notice

  • Are the fingers surrounding the thumb or pressing it?
  • How lightly can you hold the shape?

Finish gently

Open the four fingers first, then allow the thumb to unfold. Let the palm rest.

Make it easier

Keep the fingers loosely curved instead of fully closed. Leave the hand open if enclosing the thumb is uncomfortable.

Take care

Avoid clenching around the thumb. Open the hand if pain or numbness appears.

Sources and meaning

ICYER spells the name Adhi; the AIIMS/DST booklet uses Adi. Both describe the thumb enclosed by the fingers within their breathing lessons. This introduction emphasizes comfortable placement and a light hold. Brahma mudra uses the same two hand shapes together near the navel.