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Varāha Mudrā

Varāha Mudrā Introduction Varāha Mudrā is a classical yogic and tantric hand gesture inspired by Varāha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In Hindu mythology,

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Vajrapradāna Mudrā

Vajrapradāna Mudrā Introduction Vajrapradāna Mudrā is a powerful yogic and ritual hand gesture found in Buddhist, Hindu, and tantric traditions. The word combines Vajra (thunderbolt

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Vaayan Mudra

Vaayan Mudra Introduction Vaayan Mudra is a yogic hand gesture aimed at stimulating the movement of energy (prana) throughout the body, enhancing circulation, and balancing

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Vaikhara Mudra

Vaikhara Mudra Introduction Vaikhara Mudra is a yogic hand gesture designed to enhance speech, communication, and expression, while also stimulating energy in the throat and

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Vaata Naashak Mudra

Vaata Naashak Mudra Introduction Vaata Naashak Mudra is a yogic hand gesture specifically designed to balance and reduce excess Vata dosha in the body according

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Vajrapradama Mudra

Vajrapradama Mudra Introduction Vajrapradama Mudra is a powerful yogic hand gesture that symbolizes steadfastness, confidence, and inner strength. It is often practiced in meditation, pranayama,

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Vaata + Pitta Naashak Mudra

Vaata + Pitta Naashak Mudra Introduction Vaata + Pitta Naashak Mudra is a yogic hand gesture designed to balance Vata and Pitta doshas according to

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Varuna Mudra

Varuna Mudra Introduction Varuna Mudra is a yogic hand gesture aimed at balancing the water element (Jala) in the body according to Ayurveda. This mudra

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Suchi Mudra (Gesture of relief)

Suchi Mudra (Gesture of relief) Introduction Suchi Mudra, also called the “Pointer Finger Gesture,” is a hand mudra in yoga that enhances mental clarity, focus,

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Sthira Mudra

Sthira Mudra Introduction Sthira Mudra is a hand gesture (mudra) in yoga that promotes steadiness, stability, and concentration. Derived from Sanskrit, the term Sthira means

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Varada Mudra

Varada Mudra Introduction Varada Mudra is a symbolic hand gesture in yoga and classical Indian art that represents charity, compassion, and granting of blessings. It

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Vajra Mudra

Vajra Mudra Introduction Vajra Mudra, also known as the “Thunderbolt Gesture,” is a powerful yogic hand mudra that stimulates digestive fire, strengthens the immune system,

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Shunya Mudra

Shunya Mudra Introduction Mudras are symbolic hand gestures in yoga that influence prana (life energy), promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Shunya Mudra, also known

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Shankha Mudra

Shankha Mudra Introduction Mudras are symbolic hand gestures in yoga that influence prana (vital energy) and affect physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Shankha Mudra, named

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Śaṅkavarta Mudrā

Śaṅkavarta Mudrā Introduction Śaṅkavarta Mudrā is a classical hasta (hand) mudrā described in yoga, tantra, and Indian dance traditions. The term combines śaṅka (conch) and

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Shuni Mudra

Shuni Mudra Introduction Mudras are symbolic hand gestures in yoga that influence prana (life energy), affecting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Shuni Mudra, also called

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Samputa Mudra

Samputa Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that regulate prana (life energy), impacting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Samputa Mudra is a sealing or

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Śanmukha Mudrā

Śanmukha Mudrā Introduction Śanmukha Mudrā is a classical yogic hand and facial gesture used in pratyāhāra (withdrawal of the senses) practices. The word “Śanmukha” literally

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Sandhi Mudra (Joint Pain relief)

Sandhi Mudra (Joint Pain relief) Introduction Mudras are symbolic hand gestures in yoga that influence the flow of prana (vital energy) and affect physical, mental,

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Sankalpa Mudra

Sankalpa Mudra Introduction Mudras are symbolic hand gestures in yoga that regulate prana (vital energy) and influence physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Sankalpa Mudra is

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Shaant Mudra

Shaant Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that regulate prana (vital energy) and influence physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Shaant Mudra is a calming

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Shakti-Chalini or Maha Vedha Mudra

Shakti-Chalini or Maha Vedha Mudra Introduction Mudras are symbolic yogic hand gestures that influence prana (vital energy) and affect physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Shakti

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Shakti Mudra

Shakti Mudra Introduction Mudras are symbolic hand gestures in yoga that regulate prana (life energy) and influence physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Shakti Mudra is

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Shambhavi Mudra

Shambhavi Mudra Introduction Mudras are symbolic hand or body gestures used in yoga and meditation to influence prana (life energy), mental states, and spiritual awareness.

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Yampāśa Mudrā

Yampāśa Mudrā Introduction Yampāśa Mudrā is a symbolic hand gesture used in classical Indian dance, yoga, and meditation traditions. The word Yampāśa refers to the

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Vipareeta Karani Mudra

Vipareeta Karani Mudra Introduction Vipareeta Karani Mudra is a rejuvenating yogic hand and body gesture that enhances energy circulation, relaxation, and balance in the body

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Vishuddha Mudra

Vishuddha Mudra Introduction Vishuddha Mudra is a hand gesture in yoga that activates and balances the throat chakra (Vishuddha Chakra), which governs communication, self-expression, and

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Vyana Mudra

Vyana Mudra Introduction Vyana Mudra is a yogic hand gesture designed to regulate the Vyana Vata, the energy responsible for circulation, coordination, and the distribution

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Vishnu Mudra

Vishnu Mudra Introduction Vishnu Mudra is a yogic hand gesture primarily used in pranayama practices, particularly Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing). It is named after

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Venus Lock Mudra

Venus Lock Mudra Introduction Venus Lock Mudra is a hand gesture in yoga and meditation that is believed to enhance creativity, emotional balance, and heart-centered

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Vistara Mudrā

Vistara Mudrā Introduction Vistara Mudrā is a yogic and meditative hand gesture symbolizing expansion, openness, and growth. The word Vistara means “expansion, vastness, or spreading

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Vitarka Mudra

Vitarka Mudra Introduction Vitarka Mudra is a classical hand gesture in yoga and Buddhist iconography that symbolizes discussion, intellectual argument, and transmission of wisdom. It

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Yoga Mudra

Yoga Mudra Introduction Yoga Mudra is a powerful yogic gesture or seal that combines physical posture, breath control, and energy flow to enhance digestion, energy

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Yoni Mudra

Yoni Mudra Introduction Yoni Mudra is a meditative hand gesture used in yoga to direct awareness inward, promoting mental clarity, emotional stability, and spiritual awakening.

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Vayu Mudra

Vayu Mudra Introduction Vayu Mudra is a yogic hand gesture specifically designed to balance the Vata dosha (air element) in the body according to Ayurvedic

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Pitta-Pacifying Mudra

Pitta-Pacifying Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic gestures that influence the flow of prana (vital energy) and help balance the doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The Pitta-Pacifying

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