Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used in yoga and meditation to balance chakras and improve your mood, ability to focus, and your sense of well-being.

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Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used in yoga and meditation. These gestures are believed to link the yogi to the universal cosmic energy, to help mind, body, and spirit achieve balance. Each mudra has its own purpose and effect on the body. Mudras are an ancient practice, having first appeared in centuries-old Sanskrit texts.

Through regular practice, mudras can help enhance your yoga and pranayama routine, balance your chakras, and help you awaken your Kundalini energy. Physically, you might notice that mudras help improve your mood, ability to focus, and your sense of well-being. Here are a few more things you should know about mudras.

Who it’s for

Beginner to advanced yogis
Anyone seeking to further their yoga practice

Who it’s not for

Mudras are simple to perform and anyone can do them.

How it will help you

Improves concentration and focus
Shifts your perspective
Improves mood and sense of well-being
Balances chakras
Awakens kundalini energy

How it will not help you

Mudras are simple to perform and anyone can do them.

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What are mudras used for?

Mudras are easy to perform, and can help improve your mood, provide mental clarity, and direct your energy through a system of chakras.

Where did yoga mudras originate?

Mudras first appeared in ancient 15th century Sanskrit text, though the origin is unknown.

What are the benefits of mudras for chakras?

Through the practice of mudras for chakras, you can direct the energy flow to unlock and balance your chakras. There are many different types of mudras that correspond to different chakras for healing. Through balance of your chakras, you can help revitalize your mind and body, provide emotional and spiritual healing, and achieve inner peace.

How many mudras are used in Bharatanatyam?

In Bharatanatyam, there are 59 mudras that are used, 32 of which are performed on one hand.

Which mudra is for healing?

There are many different mudras you can practice for healing, depending on your overall goal. Prithvi Mudra can be performed by touching the tip of your ring finger to the tip of your thumb, for strength and good health.

What does each finger represent in mudras?

Each finger represents something specific when you’re practicing mudras:

Thumb - fire

Index finger - air

Middle finger - space/ether

Ring finger - earth

Pinky finger - water