This is the gesture of the hands needed for the practice of alternate breathing.
Hold the right hand in front of the nose. Place middle finger against the bridge of the nose at the important pressure point of the electrical energy detector on the roof of the nose.
The thumb and little finger are spread rigidly forming a V. This V should not be allowed to relax during the entirei practice of pranayama. The thumb on the right control the pingal (right nostril) and the little finger and ring finger control the Ida (left nostril).
