Standard preparation for Śakticālana: lotus, bandhas, kumbhaka. The structure of these practices is similar because they all seek the same thing: to concentrate and elevate prāṇa.

The difference lies in the specific focus. Śakticālana emphasizes visualization and the conscious movement of energy from the base upward.

This common preparation suggests that these mudrās can be practiced in sequence during a session, each adding its specific quality to the energetic work.