Yoga Mudras
Yoga Mudras are symbolic gestures of the hands and fingers, specific eye positions, and body postures or asana's. Finger and hand Mudras are the most commonly used.
Each Mudra can bring about a certain experience of consciousness, just like
Power Mantras
and
Yoga Nidra Meditation.
They will energetically stimulate and influence parts of the brain depending on the Mudra used. Specific Mudras also have a physical effect, and are mostly used for emotional, mental, and physical healing. For example, the mostly used Chin Mudra, thumb and index finger tips touching, brings peace to the mind. Another example is, performing Yoga Asana's, and hand Mudras together, intensifies their effect. Yoga Mudras balance and integrate the five sheaths of the body or
Pancha Kosha.
Mudra is a Sanskrit word to mean spiritual gesture and energetic seal of authenticity. They are used in Buddhism, Hinduism, Tantric rituals, Indian classical dance, zen priests, Japanese and Chinese martial arts.
Atmanjali Mudra
Prayer and Peace
Balances the Yin Yang.
- Place your palms together at the Heart - Anahata Chakra or 3rd Eye - Ajna Chakra.
- Have a small gap or hollow between the palms.
Manifests harmony, balance, silence and reverence.
Each finger represents an element
By touching certain fingers together, along with the thumb, the universal elements are brought back into a more balanced state, and specific results can be obtained over time. - Thumb -- Fire
- Index -- Air
- Middle -- Ether or space
- Ring -- Earth
- Small -- Water
Each finger represents a Chakra
- Thumb -- Solar Plexus
- Index -- Heart
- Middle -- Throat
- Ring -- Root
- Small -- Sacral
Each finger represents a physical organ or process
- Thumb -- Lung
- Index -- Large Intestine
- Middle -- Circulation
- Ring -- Immune System
- Small -- Heart and Small Intestine
Click on the following links for specific yoga hand Mudras...
Mandala, Ganesha, Apana Mudras and more
Best-Known Chin Mudra and more
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The information presented on this website regarding yoga mudras, hand 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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