MUDRAS (Healing Hand Gestures)

MUDRAS (Healing Hand Gestures)

Mudra hand gestures or poses are often used in yoga practice, meditation, and for healing purposes.

1. Anjali Mudra

Alternate Name: Namaste

The Anjali mudra is used as a salutation or greeting.

How to form the Anjali mudra: Hands are held together in prayer fashion directly over the heart/chest

2. Pushan Mudra

Give and Take Gesture

The Pushan mudra demonstrates the understanding that life energy moves with ebb and flow motion. 

3. Apana Mudra

Earth Connection

The Apana mudra has a grounding force to help you connect with the earth's energies whenever you are feeling off balance or flighty.

4. Hakini Mudra

Rememberance Mudra

The Hakini mudra helps thinking and concentration. Powers the brain.

5. Gyan Mudra

Grounding

The Gyan mudra represents the starting place or home. It takes you back to your roots, or a simpler time. Clears the mental facilties.

6. Vajra Mudra

Alternate Name: Fist of Wisdom

The Vajra mudra transforms ignorance into wisdom. Symbolizes the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and metal.

How to form the Vajra Mudra: Right-handed fist surrounds left index finger. Remaining fingers of left hand also form a fist below the right hand.

7. Akash Mudra

Heart Mudra

The Akash Mudra helps to "center" your energies. It nourishes any part of your body that is lacking.

8. Mantangi Mudra

Hindu Goddess of Peace

The Mantangi mudra reates an atmosphere of calmness and serenity. Tames conflicts. This hand gesture resembles the trunk of an elephant.

How to form the Mantangi mudra: Fold both hands together with fingers inter-twined. Extend both middle fingers outward and point them toward the skies

9. Ushas Mudra

Stimulates Sacral Chakra

The Ushas mudra gesture helps to spark creativity and enliven sexuality. Good catalyst for new projects

How to form the Kubera mudra:

Females: Interlaced fingers with palms facing upwards. Encircle right thumb between left thumb and index fingers. 

Males: Interlaced fingers with palms facing upwards. Right thumb rests on top of left thumb with gentle pressure.

10. Garuda Mudra

Mystical Bird

The Garuda mudra is used to heighten intuition and enable communication with the spirit world.

How to form the Garuda mudra: Place right palm over the top of left hand, spreading fingers apart and crossing thumbs.

11. Vitarka Mudra

Reasoning Mudra

The Vitarka mudra, a symbol of wisdom, is a variation of the Dharmachakra mudra.

How to form the Vitarka mudra: Thumbs and index fingers of both hands join at tips forming circles. Left hand sits upon lap palm facing upwards. Right hand is held at shoulder height with palm facing downwards.

12. Buddha Mudra

Receptivity

The Buddha symbolizes being humble and learning to be grateful. Palms are open to receive gifts.

How to form the Buddha mudra:Both palms open. Rest one hand inside the other hand's open palm. Thumb tips are touching (traditionally, right hand rests on left for men, left on right for women).

13. Shunya Mudra

Alternative Name: Heave Mudra

The Shunya mudra assists listening and speech. Primarily a remedy for ear afflictions.

How to form the Shunya mudra:Lower the middle finger and place finger pad on the fleshy mound area of your thumb, cover it with your thumb. Index, ring and pinky fingers are extended.

14. Kubera Mudra

Manifestating / Wish Mudra

The Kubera mudra is used for creating wealth and reaching your goals. 

15. Uttarabodhi Mudra

Enlightenment

The Uttarabodhi mudra is a gesture that identifies with a supreme power. Symbolizes perfection.

How to form the Uttarabodhi mudra: Index fingers touch one another and are extended, pointing toward the skies. Remaining fingers are crossed and folded down. Thumbs are cross or held next to each other. Clasped hands are held over the head.

16. Linga Mudra

Protective Mudra

The Linga mudra is used as a remedy for the lungs, guarding against colds and cold weather. Strenghens immune system.

How to form the Linga mudra: Interlace fingers of both hands, extending one thumb upwards, encircle extended thumb with the index finger and thumb of your other hand

17. Mukula Mudra

Closed Lotus

The Mukula Mudra's appearance resembles the bud of a lotus flower. Represents new beginnings or start up a new enterprise.

How to form the Mukula mudra:All fingers and thumb are joined together, pointed upwards

18. Surabhi Mudra

Alternate Name: Dhenu Mudra

Balances the five elements: Air Fire Water Earth and Metal

How to form the Surabhi mudra: Fingers and thumbs are joined at tips. Thumbs touching each other. Left index finger joins right middle finger. Right index finger joins left middle finger. Left ring finger joins right pinky finger. Right ring finger joins left pinky finger.

19. Mida-no Jouin Mudra

Dual Worlds Meditation Pose

The left hand mirrors the right hand representing two worlds: Enlightment and Illusion

ow to form Mida-no Jouin mudra: Middle, ring, and pinky fingers create a flat or slightly curved bed resting upon the lap. Two circles are formed with index fingers held together while extended upwards meeting the tips of both thumbs.

20. Suchi Mudra

Releasing

Helpful for chronic constipation. Tames uncontrolled behaviors such as impatience, temper tantrums, clinging to others, etc. 

21. Abhayaprada Mudra

No Fear

Abhayaprada mudra is a protective hand gesture symbolizes strength or being fearless.

22. Varada Mudra

Charity Mudra

The Varada mudra pose is customarily used whenever a blessing is being offered.

23. Bhudy Mudra

Intuition

The Bhudy mudra helps you get in touch with your innermost feelings.

24. Mushti Mudra

Releasing

The Mushti mudra is used as an outlet for "letting go" or releasing pent up emotions or energies.

How to form the Mushti mudra: Hold hand in a fist with thumb placed over the ring finger.

25. Ganesha Mudra

Overcoming Obstacles

The Ganesha mudra can be employed whenever you are struggling. Symbolizes strength when facing troubles. Eases tension. 

How to form the Ganesha mudra: Palm of your right hands facing your chest. Left hand grasps the right hand forming a locking grasp, tugging firmly.

26. Mahasirs Mudra

Tension Reliever

The Mahasirs mudra is used to help give relief for head-related afflictions. Headaches, stress, tension, etc.

How to form the Mahasirs mudra: Thumb, index and middle fingers are joined at tips. Ring finger is folded into the palm and tucked into the fleshy part of the thumb. Pinky is extended.

27. Prana Mudra

Symbolized Life Force

The Prana mudra can be used whenever you feel drained or need an extra boost of energy. Good to use in the morning to awaken and fully embrace the new day.

How to form the Prana mudra: Thumb, ring, and pinky are touching. Index and middle finger are extended.

28. Kalesvara Mudra

Calms Anxieties

The Kalesvara mudra calms anxious thoughts and agitated feelings.

How to form the Kalesvara mudra: Place both palms together pairing thumbs and all fingers at tips. Fold index, ring, and pinky fingers downward. Middle fingers are extended outward. Point thumbs toward your body.

29. Bhutadamar Mudra

Protection - Wards Off Evil

The Bhutadamar mudra serves as a shield keeping negative energies away

How to form the Bhutadamar mudra: Palms are facing outwards away from the body. Wrists are crossed. Ring fingers are placed down toward the palms.

30. Dharmachakra Mudra

Teaching

The Dharmachakra Mudra symbolizes the role of the teacher.

How to form the Dharmachakra mudra:Thumbs and index fingers are joined. Middle, ring, and pinky fingers are extended in a relaxed fashion. With left palm facing the body and right palm faced outward join thumbs and index fingers of both hands.

31. Dhyana Mudra

Meditation Pose

The Dhyana mudra is universally used during meditation and relaxed states.

How to form the Dhyana mudra: Hands form a cup or bowl. Thumbs touch at the tips or comfortably overlapped.

32. Kapitthaka Mudra

Happiness

Smiling Buddha Mudra

How to form the Kapitthaka mudra: Index and middle fingers are held beside each other while extended. Ring and pinky fingers are tucked inside the palm. Thumbs rest on tucked fingers.

33. Prithivi Mudra

Alternate Name: Earth Mudra

The Prithivi mudra recharges the root chakra aligning it with earth energies.

How to form the Prithivi mudra: Tips of thumb and ring finger are joined. Remaining fingers are extended

34. Shankh Mudra

Alternate names: Conch or Shell Mudra

The Shankh mudra is commonly used during worship or prayer.

How to form the Shankh mudra: The left thumb is placed on the center of the right palm. The right hand forms a firm grip around the left thumb. The left hand rests against the right fist. Right thumb touching the left index finger.

35. Yoni Mudra

Femininity

Feminine Adi Shakti Primal Power Mudra - The Yoni Mudra represents getting in touch with female energies. Symbolizes a woman's vulva

How to form the Yoni mudra: Hands form an almond shape with joined thumbs extended upwards. Fingers are joined at tips extended downwards.

36. Ahamkara mudra

Self Confidence

The Ahamkara mudra can be used when you are feeling "less-than" or fearful.

How to form the Ahamkara mudra: Index finger is bent slightly. Place thumb on the middle of bent index finger. Middle, ring and pink fingers are extended

OTHER USES

•Abhayaprada Mudra is a protective hand gesture symbolizing strength and fearlessness.

• Ahamkara Mudra can be used when you are feeling "less-than" or fearful.

• Akash Mudra nourishes your body and helps to "center" your energies.

• Anjali Mudra is used as a salutation or greeting.

• Apana Mudra has a grounding force to help you connect with the earth's energies.

• Bhudy Mudra helps you get in touch with your innermost feelings.

• Bhutadama Mudra serves as a shield keeping negative energies away.

• Buddha Mudra symbolizes being humble and learning to be grateful.

• Dharmachakra Mudra symbolizes the role of the teacher.

• Dhyana Mudra is universally used during meditation and relaxed states.

• Ganesha Mudra symbolizes strength when facing troubles.

• Garuda Mudra is used to heighten intuition and enable communication with the spirit world.

• Gyan Mudra represents the starting place or home.

• Hakini Mudra helps thinking and concentration.

• Kalesvara Mudra calms anxious thoughts and agitated feelings.

• Kapitthaka Mudra is also known as the Smiling Buddha Mudra.

• Kubera Mudra is used for creating wealth and reaching your goals.

• Linga Mudra strengthens the immune system.

• Mahasirs Mudra is used to help give relief for head-related afflictions. Headaches, stress, tension, etc.

• Mantangi Mudra creates an atmosphere of calmness and serenity.

• Mida-no Jouin Mudrai Mudra symbolizes dual worlds of Enlightment and Illusion.

• Mukula Mudra represents new beginnings or start up a new enterprise.

• Mushti Mudra is used as an outlet for "letting go" or releasing pent up emotions or energies.

• Prana Mudra can be used whenever you feel drained or need an extra boost of energy.

• Prithivi Mudra recharges the root chakra aligning it with earth energies.

• Pushan Mudra demonstrates the understanding that life energy moves with ebb and flow motion.

• Shankh Mudra is commonly used during worship or prayer.

• Shunya Mudra assists listening and speech.

• Suchi Mudra tames uncontrolled behaviors such as impatience, temper tantrums, clinging to others, etc.

• Surabhi Mudra balances the five elements: Air Fire Water Earth and Metal

• Ushas Mudra helps to spark creativity and enliven sexuality.

• Uttarabodhi Mudra is a gesture that identifies with a supreme power.

• Vajra Mudra transforms ignorance into wisdom. Symbolizes the five basic elements.

• Varada Mudra is customarily used whenever a blessing is being offered.

• Vitarka Mudra, a symbol of wisdom, is a variation of the Dharmachakra mudra.

• Yoni Mudra represents getting in touch with sacred feminine energies

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