Pushpaputa Mudra(offering spiritual gifts)
Pushpaputa Mudra(offering spiritual gifts) Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that direct the flow of prana (life energy) to balance the body, mind, and subtle energies. Pushpaputa Mudra is a heart-centered mudra designed to enhance emotional expression, compassion, and inner joy, while harmonizing energy in the chest and heart region. The name “Pushpaputa” comes from […]
Rudra Mudra
Rudra Mudra Introduction Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used in yoga to regulate prana (vital energy), influencing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Rudra Mudra is associated with Lord Rudra (Shiva), symbolizing power, transformation, clarity, and purification. This mudra is particularly known for stimulating the body’s energy, enhancing mental clarity, and promoting healing and detoxification. It […]
Matangi Mudra
Matangi Mudra Introduction Matangi Mudra is a yogic hand gesture dedicated to Goddess Matangi, one of the Mahavidyas (wisdom goddesses) in Tantric and Yogic traditions. Known as the Tantric Saraswati, she represents inner harmony, knowledge, speech, and the power of transformation.The mudra is primarily used to restore mental clarity, inner balance, and emotional stability. It […]
Maha Vedha Mudra
Maha Vedha Mudra Introduction Maha Vedha Mudra is an advanced Hatha Yoga practice mentioned in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita. It is one of the Maha Mudras (great mudras) that powerfully influences prana and awakens higher states of consciousness. Maha Vedha involves a combination of asana, bandhas, kumbhaka (breath retention), and a dynamic […]
Māsikī Mudrā
Māsikī Mudrā Introduction Māsikī Mudrā is a relatively less-known but significant yogic gesture found in the Tantric and Hatha Yoga traditions. It is linked with the regulation of lunar energy (chandra tattva) and the cyclical rhythms of the body, particularly those associated with the female reproductive system and the soma principle (nectar energy).The mudra is […]
Maha Sacral Mudra
Maha Sacral Mudra Introduction Maha Sacral Mudra, also known as the Great Pelvic Mudra, is a therapeutic hand gesture primarily used in Mudra Therapy for regulating the sacral chakra (Svadhisthana) and the reproductive–urinary system. It is believed to restore energetic balance in the lower abdomen, harmonize hormonal function, and bring relief from gynecological and urogenital […]
Mandala Mudra
Mandala Mudra Introduction Mandala Mudra is a sacred hand gesture and meditative practice symbolizing wholeness, unity, and the cyclical nature of existence. The word Mandala in Sanskrit means “circle,” representing completeness, harmony, and the interconnectedness of the universe. This mudra is often used in meditation, tantric rituals, and yoga practices to invoke balance, enhance concentration, […]
Mahākrānta Mudrā
Mahākrānta Mudrā Introduction Mahākrānta Mudrā is a rarely discussed but symbolically significant hasta mudra (hand gesture) found in yoga, tantra, and mudra therapy traditions. The word Mahākrānta translates as “great expanse” or “mighty spread”, symbolizing vastness, expansion of consciousness, and opening of inner channels. This mudra is believed to aid in releasing stagnation, expanding awareness, […]
Mahaprana Mudra
Mahaprana Mudra Introduction Mahaprana Mudra is a powerful therapeutic and pranic hand gesture that activates the vital life force (Prana Shakti). In yogic philosophy, Mahaprana refers to the universal vital energy that sustains life. This mudra is practiced to strengthen the lungs, expand breath capacity, improve energy circulation, and enhance immunity. It is often taught […]
Manduki Mudra
Manduki Mudra Introduction Manduki Mudra (also called Manduki Kriya or Manduki Karana) is a yogic mudra mentioned in Hatha Yoga texts such as the Gheranda Samhita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. The name comes from the Sanskrit word Manduka meaning frog, as the mudra resembles the wide mouth of a frog. It is a tongue-based mudra, […]