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Yoga is one of the ancient practices that has transformed lives for many centuries. It is a science of some challenging physical poses known as asana and breathing techniques such as Pranayama to keep physical and mental body fit and healthy. But there is something more to it,
Yoga Mudras are also a part of yoga healing power. Yoga mudras are unique hand gestures practiced for facilitating energy flow in the body and mind for good health. Mudra is a Sanskrit word that means ” a hand gesture.” Many Hindus and Buddhist rituals, along with varied dance forms, use mudras to convey deep meaning. You might have heard about yoga poses, yoga asana and breathwork, and Pranayama, but do you know yoga mudras or hand gestures are also a significant part of Vedic healing practice.<\/p>\n

Let us know how yoga mudras work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yoga mudra is the science of changing or forwarding the flow of energy in the whole body but using various signs through acupuncture meridians, thereby carrying the energetic body to a position with the best alignment or balance. Because our hands have all acupuncture
meridians, they are our body’s control panel. The five fingers of our hand present the five elements or Pancha mahabhutas of our body: fire, earth, water, sky, and air.<\/p>\n

As per Ayurveda, these energies must be in harmony for your body to remain at its equilibrium and peak health.<\/p>\n

When our fingers and hands are moved in a specified manner, we are changing the energy flow of prana through the acupuncture points, thus influencing and stimulating specified areas of our brain and assisting in bringing a good balance in our whole body. This stimulation, in turn,results in total well-being.<\/p>\n

Mudras have been used for many years, even though many people are unfamiliar with the
word mudras. But they make a relevant hand gesture every day. For example, you might be well acquainted with the salutation gesture where we join our both hands known as\u201cNamaste.” In yoga science, it is called Anjali mudra.<\/p>\n

How to perform yoga mudras?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can do mudras by combining meditation and breathing methods for guiding the energy
flow throughout the body. It needs time to be sensitive to feeling the impact of mudras. To
start practicing, first of all, sit in any comfortable meditating position either in Vajrasana,
Sukhasana, or Padmasana. For example, you can sit on a chair by keeping your back straight if
you cannot sit on the floor.<\/p>\n

It is essential to make your hands ready before performing your mudras to feel the sensations. It is always recommended to sit down in a very calm and quiet place, with no distractions. When you keep your eyes closed, it enhances your healing power and assists in witnessing all sensations that arise.<\/p>\n

Here are a few steps you need to do before performing the mudras<\/strong><\/p>\n