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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

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Nivedana Mudra

Nivedana Mudra Introduction Nivedana Mudra is a yogic and devotional hand gesture symbolizing offering, surrender, and dedication. The Sanskrit word Nivedana means “offering” or “dedication,”

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Padma Mudra (Lotus Gesture)

Padma Mudra (Lotus Gesture) Introduction Padma Mudra is a sacred hand gesture symbolizing purity, love, and spiritual awakening. In yogic traditions, the lotus (Padma) represents

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Palli Mudra

Palli Mudra Introduction Palli Mudra—literally the “Gesture of Shelter” (palli means “shelter” in Sanskrit)—is a hand gesture used in yoga and meditation to evoke a

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Pankaja Mudra

Pankaja Mudra Introduction Pankaja Mudra is a symbolic hand gesture used in yoga and meditation practices. The word Pankaja means “lotus” in Sanskrit (panka =

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Pitta Kaarak Kapha Naashak Mudra

Pitta Kaarak Kapha Naashak Mudra Introduction In Ayurveda and yogic traditions, maintaining balance between the doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—is essential for health. Pitta Kaarak Kapha

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Sahaja Sankha Mudra

Sahaja Sankha Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that direct the flow of prana (life energy) to balance the body, mind, and subtle energies.

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Good Night Mudra (Parivartan Mudra)

Good Night Mudra (Parivartan Mudra) Introduction Parivartan Mudra, also called the Transformation Gesture, is a yogic hand gesture used to channel energy for change, renewal,

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Paschima Mudra

Paschima Mudra Introduction Mudras are subtle yogic hand gestures that direct and balance the flow of prana (vital energy) within the body. They act as

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Pashinee Mudra

Pashinee Mudra Introduction Mudras are hand gestures or positions that influence the flow of prana (vital energy) in the body, affecting physical, mental, and spiritual

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Pitta & Kapha Nashak Mudra

Pitta & Kapha Nashak Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that influence the flow of prana (life force) in the body and help maintain

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Pitta-Energizing Mudra

Pitta-Energizing Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic gestures that influence the flow of prana (life energy) in the body, affecting physical, mental, and spiritual health. The

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Prana Mudra

Prana Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that channel prana (vital energy) to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Prana Mudra, also called the

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Purna Hridaya Mudra

Purna Hridaya Mudra Introduction Mudras are symbolic hand gestures in yoga that channel prana (life energy) to harmonize body, mind, and spirit. Purna Hridaya Mudra

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Pralamba Mudrā

Pralamba Mudrā Introduction Pralamba Mudrā is a classical hasta mudrā (hand gesture) mentioned in yoga, Ayurveda, and Indian dance traditions. The word Pralamba means hanging

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Pranapana Mudra

Pranapana Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that direct prana (vital energy) to balance body, mind, and spirit. Pranapana Mudra is a therapeutic mudra

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Prushta Mudra (Health Mudra)

Prushta Mudra (Health Mudra) Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that direct the flow of prana (life energy) to balance physical, mental, and subtle energies.

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Prithivi Surabi Mudra

Prithivi Surabi Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that channel prana (vital energy) to influence physical, mental, and spiritual health. Prithivi Surabi Mudra is

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Prajna Mudra

Prajna Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that channel prana (life energy) to influence physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Prajna Mudra, also called the

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Ruksha Mudra

Ruksha Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that influence the flow of prana (life energy), helping to harmonize body, mind, and subtle energies. Ruksha

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Prithvi Mudra

Prithvi Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that influence the flow of prana (life energy) within the body and mind. Prithvi Mudra, also called

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Sahaja Sankha Mudra

Sahaja Sankha Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that direct the flow of prana (life energy) to balance the body, mind, and subtle energies.

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Prasanna Mudra

Prasanna Mudra Introduction Mudras are yogic hand gestures that regulate the flow of prana (vital energy) in the body and mind. Prasanna Mudra is a

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Makara Mudra

Makara Mudra Introduction Makara Mudra is an ancient yogic hand gesture rooted in mudra therapy and Ayurveda, associated with strength, vitality, and energy conservation. The

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Mahatrika Mudra

Mahatrika Mudra Introduction Mahatrika Mudra is a lesser-known but profound yogic hand gesture practiced in Tantric Yoga and Mudra Therapy traditions. The word Trika is

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Manipura Mudra

Manipura Mudra Introduction Manipura Mudra is a hand gesture associated with the Manipura Chakra (solar plexus or navel center). The word Manipura in Sanskrit means

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Maha Shirsha Mudra

Maha Shirsha Mudra Introduction Maha Shirsha Mudra is known as the “Great Head Gesture” in yogic and therapeutic traditions. It is primarily practiced to alleviate

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Marma Mudra

Marma Mudra Introduction Marma Mudra is a therapeutic hand gesture rooted in the ancient Indian science of Marma Therapy—the study of vital energy points (marma

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