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 of prana throughout the body. It is often practiced in meditation and pranayama to enhance blood circulation, energy balance, and mental calmness. The mudra is named after the Sanskrit term: […]
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 Lord Vishnu, the preserver in Hindu mythology, symbolizing balance, harmony, and control over energy. This mudra is used to control the flow of prana through the nostrils, enhance focus, and […]
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 energy. It is inspired by the qualities associated with Venus—the planet of love, harmony, and beauty—and is used to promote inner peace, emotional stability, and relational harmony. This mudra is […]
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 out,” and this mudrā is often associated with the expansion of consciousness, the heart, and the prāṇic field. It is practiced in yoga and meditation to cultivate a sense of […]
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 is widely used in meditation, teaching, and energy work to enhance mental clarity, focus, and communication of ideas. The term comes from Sanskrit: Vitarka: Discussion, reasoning, or intellectual argument Mudra: […]
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 balance, and inner awareness. Unlike simple hand mudras, Yoga Mudra involves a full-body posture along with pranayama, making it a holistic technique for body-mind-spirit integration. This mudra is often practiced […]
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. It is often used during pranayama, meditation, and energy work to enhance concentration, calm the mind, and awaken intuitive faculties. The term comes from Sanskrit: Yoni: Womb or source of […]
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 principles. It is particularly effective in reducing excess air, alleviating joint pain, calming the nervous system, and improving mental focus. The term Vayu in Sanskrit means air, highlighting its role […]
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 Mudra is designed to reduce excess Pitta energy, which governs fire, heat, metabolism, and transformation in the body and mind. Excess Pitta manifests as anger, irritability, acidity, inflammation, overheating, and […]
Nirvana Mudra
Nirvana Mudra Introduction Nirvana Mudra is an advanced yogic mudra that symbolizes the dissolution of the ego and liberation of the self. The word Nirvana means “final liberation” or “freedom from bondage.” This mudra is practiced as part of higher meditative states and pranayama techniques to assist in the withdrawal of the senses, calming of […]