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Jnana mudra is a sacred hand gesture or ‘seal,’ used during yoga and meditation practice as a means of channeling the flow of vital life force energy known as prana. Known as the gesture of consciousness, jnana mudra is one of the most widely used, particularly during meditation practice. The name is derived from the Sanskrit jnana, meaning “wisdom” or "knowledge" and mudra, meaning "gesture." It is a hasta mudra, which means it is performed using the hands. To practice this mudra, the index finger is tucked under the tip of the thumb to form a circle, with the remaining three fingers extended. The back of the hands can rest on the thighs or knees, with palms facing upw…

Yoni mudra is one of the mudras of yoga that promotes a calm state of mind. Both Sanskrit terms, mudra means "gesture" or "energetic seal," and yoni means "the womb" or refers to the female reproductive system in general To perform yoni mudra, assume a seated pose as in padmasana or sukhasana. Bring the tips of the thumbs together and press them to the navel. Bring the tips of the index fingers together and let them point downward. Tuck in the chin, close the eyes and focus on the navel and the mudra. One should remain in the mudra for five minutes Like a fetus in the womb, the practitioner of yoni mudra stays out of contact with the outer world and experiences …

Kubera mudra is a hand gesture (hasta mudra) used in yoga to focus on abundance and prosperity – both spiritual and physical. The term comes from the name Kubera, a Hindu demi-god of riches, and mudra, which means “seal,” “imprint” or “gesture.” To practice this mudra, begin in a comfortable seated position like ardha padmasana. With palms facing up, bring the tips of the middle finger, index finger and thumb together, while folding the ring and little fingers into the palms. Rest the hands in the lap or on the thighs Kubera mudra can be used with eyes open or closed in a meditative state. Each of the fingers has symbolic significance …

Hakini mudra is a sacred hand gesture or "seal," used during yoga and meditation practice as a means of channeling the flow of vital life force energy known as prana. Named after the Hindu Goddess Hakini, this mudra is one of the most widely used, particularly during meditation practice. In Sanskrit, Hakini means "power" or "rule," and this mudra is believed to give the practitioner power over their own mind. Hakini mudra is a hasta mudra, meaning it is performed with the hands. It can be practiced in any stable seated posture such as sukhasana (easy pose) or padmasana (lotus pose), in which the spine can remain upright. To practice this gesture, first brin…

Shankh Mudra is a hand gesture that looks like the shape of a ‘chank’ or ‘Conch Shell’. Conch is an instrument that is played in rituals and religious importance in Hinduism as an emblem of auspiciousness In Yogic practices, seeker usually makes Shankh mudra with their hands while, worshiping, chanting hymns, and mantras. Therefore, Shankh mudra can be considered a good alternative gesture to ‘Namaste’ or Anjali Mudra How to Do Shankh Mudra Follow the steps below to do Shankh Mudra: Sit comfortably in Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) on the floor, roll your shoulder back, and lengthen the spine. Bring both your hands in front of the sol…

Bhumisparsha Mudra translated as earth touching gesture. By touching the earth, this mudra lets you witness the earth to clear the obstacles in the path Among many mudras of Buddha, Bhumisparsha mudra was adopted by Buddha to achieve enlightenment under the bodhi tree. This quote represents how hard it’s to be determined towards your goal. So, sometimes you need to witness something which keeps you remind your ultimate goal, and in spiritual practices, we use Bhumisparsha Mudra for that. It set up an environment that becomes the eyewitness of our journey while crushing negative energies. Legend Behind the Bhumisparsha Mudra Once upon a time, Buddha w…

A mudra is a symbolic gesture and non-verbal expression of our unconscious mind reveals through hands, eyes, and body posture. Our thought patterns, desires, and even the suppressed power can be manifested in reality by the practice of simple gestures Surabhi Mudra is one such powerful mudra that can get desires manifested in reality and so fulfill the wishes If a seeker practices this Mudra regularly then S/he will be successful in bringing the positivity and creativity in their life. In brief, the seeker will be able to gain the power of transformation Surabhi: The Daughter of Kamadhenu Cow According to Hindu Puranas, Kamadhenu is a miraculous …

Vajra mudra is a very simple yet powerful hand gesture in yoga practiced to imbibe the quality like a fiery thunderbolt. Indeed, Vajra is said to have the quality of both ‘diamond like indestructible’ and ‘thunderbolt like irresistible force’. As its qualities are, on practicing Vajra mudra you will get rid of laziness and feel the surge of pranic energy in your body. Meaning & Interpretation In vajra Mudra, the index finger is extended straight while rest 3 fingertips pressed against the thumb. The extended index finger denotes the fiery thunderbolt weapon or Vajra. It is a weapon with which ignorance can transform into wisdom. Therefore, this Mudra is …

According to Hindu scriptures, Brahma is said to be the creator God of the universe. He did this using five elements air, fire, ether, earth, and water. An aggregated form of these elements in a human body is called Pancha Mahabhutas, which further represented by 5 fingers. Different hand gestures also known as mudras in yoga are dedicated to balancing the optimum proportion of each vital element. Brahma mudra is one such yoga mudra that balances all 5 elements simultaneously relieves neck and upper back pain. Brahma Mudra Brahma mudra is a combination of two types of yoga mudras, Hasta (hand) mudra & Manas (Head) mudra. Hasta mudra in the sense …

Dharma means ‘Divine Law’ and Chakra means ‘Wheel’. Combining both terms, Dharmachakra translates “wheel of divine law”. On this Dharma itself, the basic principle of Hinduism and Buddhism is based. Dharmachakra mudra is a hand gesture that lets you understand Dharma and emulate the righteous law of a Dharma. According to Hinduism, Dharma is as simple as the correct way of living. Dharmachakra Mudra: Wheel of Dharma In Dharmachakra Mudra the index finger of both hands touches the thumb and forms wheels (as we do in Gyan mudra). Both hands represent two wheels of life and death. The wheel formed with right hand shows the beginning of life and the w…

Goddess Matangi is ninth of the Ten Tantric Cosmic Wisdom Goddesses. Mata means “a thought”, which changes into words when spoken hence Matangi gives potency to the thoughts that occur in the mind. Her power works on the “uttered words” or audible speech, helping in the manifestation of desires. She helps in winning the opponent, attracting people to oneself with art & knowledge. In Sanskrit, Matangi means a female elephant. This tantric goddess is also known as having the power of the elephant. She is worshipped like lord Ganesha to remove obstacles. The Matangi mudra shows the direction ahead and not focus on obstacles in life. Matangi Mudra Matan…

Firstly get yourself an open and calm place. Begin with sitting in a comfortable posture such as Sukhasana (easy pose), Padmasana (lotus pose). Relax your body and prepare for the Ganesha Mudra Bring your palms together to make Anjali Mudra. Hold your left hand before the chest with the palm facing outward and bend the fingers Now grasp the left hand with the right hand with the palm facing inward. See that both the hands are clasped. Bent fingers are hooked & locked. Inhale deep and on exhale vigorously pull the hands apart without releasing the grip. Feel the stretch along your shoulders and chest. Inhale and let go of the…

One can easily practice the Padma Mudra by following the steps given below: Firstly, get yourself an open and calm place to perform this hand gesture. Begin with sitting in a comfortable posture such as Sukhasana (simple pose), Padmasana (lotus pose) and Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose). You can do it in a standing posture like tadasana. Relax your body and prepare for the Padma Mudra, Bring your hands into the Anjali Mudra, in front of your chest. Now open up the fingers in such a way that little and thumb fingers of both hands touch each other. The rest of the fingers (Index, Middle & Ring) remain apart from each other just like the blossoming lotus f…

Yoga asanas and breathing techniques are not the only means to get involved in yoga. Yoga has also some different approaches to keep us healthy and uplifting. Akash mudra is one of those approaches. According to Ayurveda, our body has an inbuilt energy circuit. This circuit has pressure points spread across the palms and fingers. However, on performing certain mudras or gestures, these points can be stimulated. Akash Mudra: The Gesture of Space Akash mudra is a symbolistic yogic gesture of fingers performed while meditation. The middle finger is the seat for the space element and thumb is the seat for the fire element. However, when these two come in contact…

The hand gesture, with palms touching against each other, fingers closed and pointing upward, is a very common sight in Indian culture and so in the yoga tradition. And this common hand gesture, also known as Anjali Mudra, comes with a great range of significance, application, and benefits. In Indian culture, Anjali mudra is usually used to represent a respectful greeting. A respectful greeting to offer gratitude to the divinity, which is why this gesture is almost always related to worship and prayer-related activities. It’s also known as Namaskar mudra or Namaste in the common language. The simplicity of Namaste is very strikingly visible, but the depth of its…

Linga Mudra is made by interlocking the fingers of both hands together (knuckle pointing out) and then upright the thumb. This mudra is known to have the potential impact of generating heat and enhancing breathing capacity in the body. Upright thumb position in this mudra is considered a symbol of the Hindu god Lord Shiva. Meaning & Significance The shape of the hands and upright thumb in linga mudra looks similar to the erect penis (phallus). In Sanskrit, the phallus is termed as Linga, hence this mudra is called Linga mudra. It’s also called “upright mudra”. Interlocked fingers in linga mudra make the firm oval-shaped foundation that holds the upr…

Sanskrit Pronunciation Vajrasana (vahj-rah-suh-nuh) Meaning Vajra – Firm or diamond-like Asana – Pose Pose Type Sitting Pose Level Beginner, sit 1 to 2 minutes Beneficial In Digestion, strengthening ankles, and lower back Known as Thunderbolt Pose, Diamond Pose, Adamant Pose & Kneeling Pose A very common pose of hatha yoga, Vajrasana is actually a meditative asana for better firmness in posture. It’s also used as sitting pose in many pranayama breathing exercises. Vajrasana: Thunderbolt…

Sanskrit Pronunciation Soo-khah-san-ah (Sukhāsana), सुखासन Meaning Sukh - Happiness, Comfort Asana - Pose Pose Type Sitting, restorative and meditative Pose Level Beginner, practice as long as you can Beneficial In Improving sitting posture Yoga and Yoga Asanas are the best way to mold your body at its best. Whether you talk about your standing posture, or sitting and lying postures, Yoga always helps you to find the best way for your health. In this article, you will learn about an easy and simple Yoga Asana, that hel…

One of the main causes of physical sickness nowadays is the lack of movement in the spine. Noble prize winner Dr. Roger Sperry says our 90% stimulation of the brain is generated from a movement in the spine. So, the proper movement of the spine is important for a healthy body & mind. But what if there come some blockage in spine & handling daily routine activities become unbearable? Yoga exercises and yoga mudras mainly cure health issues and make you fit and energetic. There are a lot of yoga exercises and mudras you can perform to deal with physical and mental sickness. Here I will tell you about a yoga mudra that relieves back pain i.e. Back Mudr…

Despite the fact that over 70% of our body is made up of water element, 75 Percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Surprised! Well, water actually constitutes a very large portion in our body but maintaining its balanced level is the key to a healthy life. In yoga, there are many techniques that work on balancing water element in our body. Here one such technique is Varun mudra. It uses fingers placement to stimulate water energy & then spread it throughout the whole body using “network of nadis“. Let’s know more about this mudra. Varun Mudra – The Gesture of Water Among different types of hand mudras in yoga, Varun mudra use…

Sanskrit Pronunciation pod-MAHS-anna, Padmasana (पद्मासन) Meaning padma - lotus Asana - Pose Pose Type Seated posture Pose Level Intermediate, practice 10 to 15 minutes Beneficial In Soothes nervous system & brain. Activates muladhara, swadisthana, ajna and sahasrara chakras. Known as Lotus pose Even the people who are not in yoga knows it by a single name, the lotus pose. One of the most recognized yoga pose, lotus pose, is also an ancient sitting posture. Yogis used to perform it to get st…

Overview Prana is the only source of vitality within us, so it’s called life-force. To invocate this vital energy, Prana mudra is a simple hand gesture that combines the energy of little and ring finger with fire energy of thumb. This mudra is very effective when you’re feeling low of energy or excessive yawning decreasing your productivity during working hours. Holding fingers in the prana mudra position is the best way to bring Prana into action and ensure its smooth flow. Once Prana starts flowing smoothly, the energy level of the body recharged automatically and you instantly feel energetic. Introduction Prana Mudra is performed by joining the l…

Sun is the source of sustainable energy for every living creature on earth. In yoga, there are several ways to redirects the energy of the sun within the body for different purposes. Surya mudra is one of the easiest methods of redirecting sun energy. All mudras in yoga have their benefits in which some help in healing and some helps in treating the health issues. Surya Mudra is best known as “weight loss mudra” as practicing it daily can enhance the functioning of the abdominal organs. Meaning of Surya Mudra Sanskrit word “Surya” means sun and here “mudra” means hand gesture. Hence, Surya mudra is basically finger arrangement (gesture) that represents …

Apana Mudra: How to Do (Steps) and Benefits Often, don’t we feel our inner harmony has lost? What could be the reason behind it? Is it because of some negative emotions, the food we ate or things that we ingest from our surroundings? The reason for it could be anything, but surely there is something wrong accumulated inside the body, and elimination of it is necessary to regain the inner harmony. In yoga, mudras or hand postures are the most straightforward practices to get over physical and mental ailments of the body. Finger positions in Apana mudra create an energy circuit that helps in eliminating wastes and negative thoughts, thus maint…

Overview Gyan means ‘Knowledge’ and mudra is the ‘symbolic gesture’ or ‘seal’. Gyan mudra is a yoga hand gesture performed to focus the mind during meditation. It’s also known as ‘Mudra of knowledge’ as real knowledge comes only when the mind is steady and focused. Yoga mudras are the hand positions in a specific pattern that directs energy in our body. Contact of Index finger & thumb Gyan Mudra is a mystic position of the thumb and index finger depicting a gesture of supreme knowledge. Contact of index finger and thumb represents the union of the individual soul with the supreme soul, evolving wisdom over ignorance which leads to enlighten…