Practice · Mudras
Mudras
Mudras are yogic hand gestures that direct energy and focus the mind. Each is explained with its hand position, how to practise, benefits and meaning.
- Anjali MudraAnjali Mudra is the familiar gesture of placing the palms together at the heart — the gesture of 'Namaste'. It centres t…BeginnerUnder 10 min
- Apana MudraApana Mudra joins the tips of the thumb, middle and ring fingers, with the index and little fingers extended. It is trad…BeginnerUnder 10 min
- Dhyana MudraDhyana Mudra is the classic meditation gesture: both hands rest in the lap, one on top of the other with palms up and th…BeginnerUnder 10 min
- Gyan MudraGyan Mudra is the most common hand gesture in yoga: the tip of the thumb touches the tip of the index finger, the other …BeginnerUnder 10 min
- Hakini Mudra (Gesture for Focus)Hakini Mudra is a simple hand gesture for focus and memory: the fingertips of both hands touch each other, palms apart, …BeginnerUnder 10 min
- Prana MudraPrana Mudra is a hand gesture said to awaken vitality and energy: the tips of the thumb, ring finger and little finger a…BeginnerUnder 10 min
- Vayu MudraVayu Mudra is formed by folding the index finger into the base of the thumb and pressing it gently with the thumb, the o…BeginnerUnder 10 min
- Yoni Mudra (Gesture of the Source)Yoni Mudra is a calming hand gesture in which the hands form a downward-pointing diamond near the lower abdomen, symboli…BeginnerUnder 10 min