Anantha Prajñā Mudrā
Anantha Prajñā Mudrā Introduction Anantha Prajñā Mudrā is a yogic hand gesture symbolizing infinite wisdom, eternal awareness, and unbounded consciousness. The term comes from Sanskrit: Anantha meaning infinite, endless, and Prajñā meaning wisdom, higher knowledge, or intuitive insight. This mudrā is traditionally used in meditation to awaken deeper states of inner clarity, expand awareness beyond […]
Anjali Mudrā
Anjali Mudrā Introduction Anjali Mudrā is one of the most well-known and widely practiced hand gestures in yoga, spirituality, and daily cultural life across India and Asia. It is often used as a gesture of greeting (Namaste), prayer, humility, gratitude, and reverence. In yoga practice, it symbolizes the union of the right and left hemispheres […]
Anāhata Mudrā
Anāhata Mudrā Introduction Anāhata Mudrā is a yogic hand and heart gesture associated with the heart chakra (Anāhata Cakra), located at the center of the chest. The Sanskrit word Anāhata means “unstruck” or “unbeaten sound”, referring to the subtle vibration of the eternal cosmic sound that exists without external contact. This mudrā awakens compassion, love, […]
Antar Chaitanya Mudrā
Antar Chaitanya Mudrā Introduction Antar Chaitanya Mudrā is a subtle yogic gesture used in meditation and pratyāhāra (withdrawal of the senses) to cultivate awareness of inner consciousness. Unlike external hand gestures, this mudrā is an internal gesture of awareness. It is taught in yogic and tantric meditation systems where the practitioner learns to shift focus […]
Akashi Mudrā
Akashi Mudrā Introduction Akashi Mudrā is a subtle yogic hand gesture that works with the ether (space) element, similar to Ākāśa Mudrā. The name “Akashi” refers to one who belongs to or relates to space (ākāśa). This mudrā is often used in meditation and spiritual practices to awaken inner consciousness, dissolve limitations, and connect to […]
Anushāsan Mudrā
Anushāsan Mudrā Introduction Anushāsan Mudrā is a yogic gesture that symbolizes discipline, self-control, and regulation of energy. The word anushāsan itself means discipline, order, or regulation, which is also seen in the second chapter of Patañjali Yoga Sūtra — “Yogaḥ citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ” is possible only when there is anushāsana (discipline in yoga). This mudrā […]
Anjali Mudra (Gesture of prayer)
Anjali Mudra (Gesture of prayer) Introduction Atmanjali Mudrā is a sacred yogic hand gesture that embodies self-offering, reverence, and devotion. Derived from traditional yoga and devotional practices, it represents the unity of the individual self (Ātman) with the universal consciousness. This mudrā is commonly used in meditation, prayer, and pranayama, fostering inner calm, spiritual focus, […]
Apāna Mudrā
Apāna Mudrā Introduction Apāna Mudrā is one of the most powerful hasta mudrās (hand gestures) in yoga, often referred to as the “mudrā of purification and elimination.” It is closely linked to the Apāna Vāyu, one of the five prānic forces responsible for the downward and outward flow of energy in the body. This mudrā […]
Akasha Mudrā
Akasha Mudrā Introduction Akasha Mudrā is a yogic hand gesture associated with the element of space (ether) in the Pancha Mahabhutas (five great elements). “Ākāsha” means sky, space, or ether, and this mudrā is used to balance the space element within the body and mind. It is also called the Mudrā of Consciousness because it […]
Ājñā Mudrā
Ājñā Mudrā Introduction Ājñā Mudrā is a powerful yogic hand gesture and concentration technique linked with the Ājñā Chakra (the third eye center, located between the eyebrows). In Sanskrit, Ājñā means command, knowledge, or perception. This mudrā enhances inner guidance, intuition, and clarity of thought. It is used in meditation and spiritual practices to awaken […]