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Friday, 30 September 2011

Yoga Mudras

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Yoga Exercises > Yoga Mudras - Hand and Finger Postures

Mudra is the science of hand and finger postures. It can help to cure bodily ailments in a wonderful manner. It affects the body's energetic sysytem and the flow of prana (life energy) within it. It actually helps in balancing the five elements ( panch-tattvas ) in the human system to their optimal levels.

Abhaya Mudra
"Abhaya" means 'fearless' in Sanskrit. This mudra is a sign of benevolence and peace.
Dhyana Mudra
"Dhyana" connotes 'meditation' in Sanskrit. This mudra is assumed during meditation.
Gyana Mudra
"Gyana" refers to 'knowledge' in Sanskrit.
 
Linga Mudra
"Linga" or "angustha" refers to 'thumb' in Sanskrit.
Mritsanjeevani Mudra
"Air" is referred to as 'Mritsanjeevani' in Sanskrit. This mudra helps in balancing the air element in your body.
Prithvi Mudra
"Prithvi" means 'earth' in Sanskrit. This mudra restores balance of the earth element in your body.
Shunya Mudra
"Shunya" refers to 'zero' or 'sky' in Sanskrit. This mudra helps to connect your mind.
Surya Mudra
In Sanskrit, "Surya" means 'sun'. Sun is the source of energy. This mudra provides energy.
Vaayu Mudra
In Sanskrit, "vaayu" connotes 'air'. Air element of the body gets properly balanced with this mudra.
"Varuna" means 'water' in Sanskrit. This mudra helps maintain balance of water in your body.

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Dhyana Mudra

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Yoga Exercises > Yoga Mudras > Dhyana Mudra
"Dhyana" connotes 'meditation' in Sanskrit. This mudra is assumed during meditation.

Sequence:

  1. Sit cross-legged.
  2. Open out your palm.
  3. Join the tip of the thumb and index finger to form a ring.
  4. Relax the other three fingers keeping them together.

Benefits:

  • This mudra increases the ability to focus.
  • Dhyana Mudra is the mudra of meditation and concentration.
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