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Ushas Mudra

Ushas Mudra Introduction Ushas Mudra, often referred to as the “Dawn Gesture,” is a yogic hand mudra designed to revitalize energy, enhance alertness, and stimulate

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Kapha Kaarak Pitta Naashak Mudra

Kapha Kaarak Pitta Naashak Mudra Introduction In yogic mudra therapy, specific hand gestures are practiced to balance the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) as

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Kangula Mudra

Kangula Mudra Introduction Kangula Mudra is one of the lesser-known therapeutic mudras in yogic and ayurvedic traditions. It is primarily used to strengthen the little

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Kamajayi Mudra

Kamajayi Mudra Introduction Kamajayi Mudra is a powerful yogic hand gesture described in Hatha Yoga texts for mastery over desires and senses. The term itself

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Kaki Mudra

Kaki Mudra Introduction Kaki Mudra is a pranayama-oriented mudra (breath-control gesture) rather than just a hand mudra. In this practice, the mouth is shaped like

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Kali Mudra

Kali Mudra Introduction Kali Mudra is a powerful yogic hand gesture named after the fierce goddess Kali, the embodiment of transformation, destruction of negativity, and

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Kaleshwara Mudra

Kaleshwara Mudra Introduction Kaleshwara Mudra is a hand gesture associated with calming the mind, focusing thoughts, and regulating emotions. It is often referred to as

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Jalodar Nāshak Mudra

Jalodar Nāshak Mudra Introduction Jalodar Nāshak Mudra is a therapeutic yogic hand gesture designed to reduce excess water retention in the body. The Sanskrit word

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Jala Surabhi Mudra

Jala Surabhi Mudra Introduction Jala Surabhi Mudra is a hand gesture in yoga that harmonizes the water element (Jala) within the body, promoting fluid balance,

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Kali Mudra

Kali Mudra Introduction Kali Mudra is a powerful yogic hand gesture named after the fierce goddess Kali, the embodiment of transformation, destruction of negativity, and

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Hridaya Mudra

Hridaya Mudra Introduction Hridaya Mudra is a yogic hand gesture aimed at supporting heart health and emotional balance. The Sanskrit word “Hridaya” means heart, symbolizing

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Kapha Naashak Mudra

Kapha Naashak Mudra Introduction In Ayurveda and yogic mudra therapy, the body is governed by three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Imbalance in these doshas leads

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Kapittha Mudra

Kapittha Mudra Introduction Kapittha Mudra is one of the Hasta Mudras (hand gestures) used in classical dance (Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi) as well as in yoga

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Hamsi Mudra (Swan Gesture)

Hamsi Mudra (Swan Gesture) Introduction Hamsi Mudra, also known as the Swan Gesture, is a yogic hand gesture that represents purity, spiritual elevation, and graceful

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Gupta Mudra (Hidden Gesture)

Gupta Mudra (Hidden Gesture) Introduction Gupta Mudra, also called the Hidden Gesture, is a yogic hand gesture used to internalize energy, enhance concentration, and promote

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Anuloma-Viloma Prāṇāyāma

Anuloma-Viloma Prāṇāyāma Introduction & Definition Anuloma-Viloma is a basic form of alternate nostril breathing, often practiced as a preliminary step to Nadi Shodhana Prāṇāyāma. It

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Bhastrika Pranayama

Bhastrika Pranayama Introduction Bhastrika is a vigorous, bellows-type yogic breathing practice used to energize the body, clear the nadīs, and increase respiratory drive and alertness.

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Sitkari Pranayama

Sitkari Pranayama Introduction Sitkari Pranayama is a cooling breathing technique described in classical Hatha Yoga texts. It involves inhaling air through the gap between the

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Śītalī Prāṇāyāma

Śītalī Prāṇāyāma Introduction Śītalī Prāṇāyāma is a cooling yogic breathing technique that helps regulate body temperature, calm the nervous system, and balance pitta (fire element).

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Box Breathing (Square Breathing)

Box Breathing (Square Breathing) Introduction Box Breathing is a structured breath-control technique used in yoga, meditation, therapy, and even military training (famously used by Navy

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Sūrya Bhedana Prāṇāyāma

Sūrya Bhedana Prāṇāyāma Introduction & Definition Sūrya Bhedana Prāṇāyāma is a breathing practice where inhalation is performed exclusively through the right nostril (Pingala Nadi, Solar

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Surya Anuloma Viloma Pranayama

Surya Anuloma Viloma Pranayama Introduction Surya Anuloma Viloma Pranayama is a right-nostril dominant breathing technique where inhalation and exhalation are practiced primarily through the Pingala

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Ujjayi Pranayama

Ujjayi Pranayama Introduction & Definition Ujjayi Pranayama (Victorious Breath / Oceanic Breath) is a yogic breathing technique where the breath is regulated by slightly constricting

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Chandra Bhedana Pranayama

Chandra Bhedana Pranayama Introduction Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a traditional yogic breathing practice in which inhalation is done exclusively through the left nostril (associated with

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Surya Bhedana Pranayama

Surya Bhedana Pranayama Introduction Surya Bhedana Pranayama, also called Right Nostril Breathing, is a classical breathing practice in Hatha Yoga described in the Hatha Yoga

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Chandra Bhedana Pranayama

Chandra Bhedana Pranayama Introduction Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a cooling and calming yogic breathing technique in which inhalation is done through the left nostril and

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Mūrchhā Prāṇāyāma

  Mūrchhā Prāṇāyāma Introduction Mūrchhā Prāṇāyāma is a traditional yogic breathing practice described in Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā and Gheraṇḍa Saṁhitā. It is classified as one

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Rhythmic Breathing

Rhythmic Breathing Calm, steady, patterned breathing — “rhythmic breathing” — is a broad family of practices found in yoga, meditation, breathwork, and clinical breathing protocols.

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Plāvinī Prāṇāyāma

Plāvinī Prāṇāyāma Introduction Plāvinī Prāṇāyāma is one of the advanced yogic breathing practices described in Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā and Gheraṇḍa Saṁhitā. It involves deep inhalation

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Langhana Pranayama

Langhana Pranayama Introduction Langhana Pranayama is a calming, balancing, and energy-reducing breath-control technique in yoga. The word Langhana means “to reduce, diminish, or relax.” This

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Anuloma Pranayama

Anuloma Pranayama Introduction Anuloma Pranayama is a calming, balancing, and purifying breathing technique in yoga. Unlike the energizing Brahmana Pranayama, it belongs to the Langhana

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Brahmana Pranayama

Brahmana Pranayama Introduction Brahmana Pranayama is an energizing and expansive breathing practice designed to increase prana (life-force), heat, and vitality in the body. It belongs

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Chandra Anuloma Viloma Pranayama

Chandra Anuloma Viloma Pranayama Introduction Chandra Anuloma Viloma Pranayama, often called Moon-Purification Alternate Nostril Breathing, is a calming pranayama practice where breathing is predominantly regulated

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