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Chakra Mudra (Wheel Gesture)

Chakra Mudra (Wheel Gesture) Introduction Chakra Mudra is a yogic hand gesture designed to stimulate energy centers (chakras) and enhance the flow of prana (life

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Bhu Mudrā

Bhu Mudrā Introduction Bhu Mudrā is a yogic hand gesture that symbolizes grounding, stability, and connection with Earth energy. Named after Bhu, meaning “Earth” in

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Bam Mudra

Bam Mudra Introduction Mudras are subtle yogic gestures that influence the flow of prana (life force) and consciousness. They work through the body–mind–energy connection, affecting

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Bhairava Mudrā

Bhairava Mudrā Introduction Bhairava Mudrā is a powerful yogic and tantric hand gesture used to stimulate courage, willpower, and transformation. Named after Bhairava, the fierce

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Bhuchari Mudrā

Bhuchari Mudrā Introduction Bhuchari Mudrā is a yogic hand gesture designed to enhance grounding, stability, and prānic flow through the lower body and Earth energy.

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Bhūmi-Sparśa Mudrā

Bhūmi-Sparśa Mudrā Introduction Bhūmi-Sparśa Mudrā, literally meaning “gesture of touching the earth,” is one of the most iconic mudrās in Buddhist and yogic traditions. It

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Bhudi Mudra (Knowledge/Touch Mudra)

Bhudi Mudra (Knowledge/Touch Mudra) Introduction Bhudi Mudra, sometimes referred to as Buddhi Mudra, is a yogic hand gesture that symbolizes the enhancement of wisdom, intellect,

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Bharamara Mudrā

Bharamara Mudrā Introduction Bharamara Mudrā is a therapeutic and meditative hand gesture in yoga, named after Bharamara, which means “humming bee” in Sanskrit. This mudrā

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Ashvaratna Mudrā

Ashvaratna Mudrā Introduction Ashvaratna Mudrā is a specialized yogic hand gesture that is traditionally used in Tantric and meditative practices to channel energy and enhance

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Atmanjali Mudrā

Atmanjali Mudrā or Namaskar Mudra (My Essence Meets Your Essence Gesture) or Anjali Mudra (Gesture of prayer) Introduction Atmanjali Mudrā is a sacred yogic hand

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Asthma Mudrā

Asthma Mudrā Introduction Asthma Mudrā is a therapeutic hand gesture in yoga specifically used to support respiratory health and relieve symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and

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Avahana Mudrā

Avahana Mudrā   Introduction   Avahana Mudrā is a yogic gesture used primarily in rituals, meditation, and spiritual practice to invoke, welcome, and draw in

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Back Mudrā

Back Mudrā Introduction Back Mudrā is a specialized yogic hand gesture aimed at relieving back pain, improving spinal health, and enhancing posture. It works by

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Archaka Mudrā

Archaka Mudrā Introduction Archaka Mudrā is a subtle yogic hand gesture associated with ritual, devotion, and offering. The term archaka refers to a priest or

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Ashwini Mudrā

Ashwini Mudrā Introduction Ashwini Mudrā is a foundational yogic practice that focuses on strengthening and controlling the perineal muscles, which play a crucial role in

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Back Pain Mudrā

Back Pain Mudrā Introduction Back Pain Mudrā is a therapeutic hand gesture used in yoga to alleviate discomfort, strengthen the back muscles, and promote spinal

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Apāna Vāyu Mudrā

Apāna Vāyu Mudrā Introduction Apāna Vāyu Mudrā is a highly revered hand gesture in yoga, often referred to as the “Mudrā of Heart Health” or

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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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

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Ahankar Mudrā

Ahankar Mudrā Introduction Ahankar Mudrā is a symbolic yogic hand gesture associated with the concept of ego (Ahankāra). In yogic psychology, Ahankāra means the “I-maker,”

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Agni Mudrā

Agni Mudrā Introduction Agni Mudrā (also known as Agni Vardhak Mudrā or Fire Gesture) is a yogic hand gesture associated with the fire element (Agni

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Agni Mudrā

Agni Mudrā Introduction Agni Mudrā (also known as Agni Vardhak Mudrā or Fire Gesture) is a yogic hand gesture associated with the fire element (Agni

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Aditi Mudrā

Aditi Mudrā Introduction Aditi Mudrā is a sacred hasta mudrā (hand gesture) named after the Vedic goddess Aditi, considered the Mother of the Gods (Devas)

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Adho Mukha Mudrā

Adho Mukha Mudrā Introduction Adho Mukha Mudrā (downward-facing gesture) is a lesser-known yogic hand and body gesture symbolizing humility, surrender, grounding, and devotion. While “Adho

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Adhi Mudrā

Adhi Mudrā Introduction Adhi Mudrā is one of the classic hasta mudrās (hand gestures) described in yogic tradition. It is a gesture of primal silence

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Acceptance Mudrā

Acceptance Mudrā Introduction Acceptance Mudrā is a contemporary yogic hand gesture designed to cultivate a sense of surrender, openness, and peace with life’s flow. Unlike

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Ācamana Mudrā

  Ācamana Mudrā Introduction Ācamana Mudrā (often spelled Aachaman Mudra) is a yogic hand gesture rooted in Vedic rituals and yogic traditions. The word Ācamana

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Abhaya Mudrā

Abhaya Mudrā Introduction Abhaya Mudrā is one of the most ancient and universally recognized gestures in yoga, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The term Abhaya means

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Abhaya Hridaya Mudrā

Abhaya Hridaya Mudrā Introduction Abhaya Hridaya Mudrā is a powerful yogic hand gesture that integrates the symbolism of fearlessness (Abhaya) with the seat of compassion

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