Hand Yoga Mudras

Yoga Hand Mudras are symbolic gestures. Each one can bring about a certain experience of consciousness.

They energetically stimulate and influence parts of the brain, depending which one you use. Mostly used for emotional, mental and physical healing.

Try them out when...

1. performing your hatha yoga poses

2. practicing your deep breathing exercises and pranayama

3. and, to deepen your meditation experience

Chin Mudra

Chin Mudra is the best-known of all hand yoga Mudras.

The thumb is universal consciousness. The index finger is the individual human consciousness.

As we perform Chin Mudra, especially in meditation, we become one with the universal consciousness, the one mind.

1. perform this hand yoga Mudra at any time: when meditating or even reading or walking

2. simply place the tip of your index finger on the tip or pad of the thumb

3. sitting in meditation on the floor or chair, perform Chin Mudra, placing your palms up or down on your lap

Kubera Mudra

Also known as the Three Finger Technique

dedicated to the God of Wealth

1. Place the tips of your index finger and middle finger onto the tip of your thumb.

2. Bend and place the other two fingers snugly in the palm of your hand

Vajra Mudra

strengthens your Earth element

1. Place your thumb onto the side of the tip of the middle finger

2. Bend and place your ring and little finger along side the middle finger.

3. Extend your index finger straight outward

Dhyani Mudra

Hand yoga for meditation and contemplation.

1. Sit comfortably on the floor or in a chair

2. Place both hands, palms facing up, in your lap.

3. Rest your left and on top and into the palm of your right hand

4. Touch the tips of your thumbs together.

5. Keep your shoulders, neck, arms, and hands fully relaxed.

Now Meditate!

For more hand yoga Mudras, click on the following links...

Mandala, Ganesha, Prana Yoga Mudras and more

Which fingers represent the Five Elements, Chakras, Organs and more

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tree - vriksasana
crow - kakasana
dancer - natarajasana
warrior or hero pose - virabhadrasana III
hand to toe - utthita padangusthasana
side arm balance - vasisthasana
shoulder stand - sarvangasana
head stand - sirshasana
hand stand - adho mukha vriksasana
plow - halasana
mountain - tadasana
warrior or hero - virabhadrasana II
warrior or hero - virabhadrasana I
triangle - trikonasana
cat or table pose - marjariasana
sun bird - chakravakasana
staff - dandasana
seated boat - paripurna navasana
downward facing dog - adho mukha svanasana
upward facing plank - purvottanasana
face down moves - navasana vinyasa
leg raises - ab vinyasa
knee to chest - apanasana vinyasa
monkey god - hanumanasana
runners poses - ashwa sanchalasana
thunder bolt - vajrasana or virasana
pigeon - kapotanasana
bridge - setubandhasana
bow pose - Dhanurasana
wheel pose - chakrasana
standing forward bend - uttanasana
camel - ustrasana
seated forward bend - paschimottanasana

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Therapeutic Yoga Mudras

The information presented on this Web site regarding hand yoga mudras, power mantras, yoga nidra, hatha yoga poses, and meditation techniques, have the reputation for helping in certain disorders and illnesses.

They are never a substitute for medical attention.

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