Mudras

The main source of Mudra are Gherandya Samhita and Hathyoga Pradipika. Gherandya Samhita is written by Sage Gherandya and Hathyoga Pradipika is written by Swami Pt. Swatmaram from Nath Tradition.

Basic mudra: Chin Mudra

Basic mudra: Chinmaya Mudra

Thumb and forefinger are the same as Chin Mudra. The rest of the fingers are folded into a fist. The non-folded part of the forefinger and the middle finger should still be touching. Like in Chin Mudra, the hands are placed palms-down on the thighs while sitting in Vajrasana. This mudra activates the ribs, making them expand sideways on inhalation. Slow rhythmic breathing in a 5-2-4-2 rhythm (5 being the exhalation, and 4 is the inhalation) makes prana flow in the torso and in the throat.

Basic mudra: Adi Mudra

Thumb is folded into the palm, touching the base of the small finger. The rest of the fingers are folded over the thumb, to create a fist. Like in Chin Mudra, the hands are placed palms-down on the thighs while sitting in Vajrasana. This mudra activates the pectoral muscles, making the chest expand forward on inhalation. Slow rhythmic breathing in a 5-2-4-2 rhythm (5 being the exhalation, and 4 is the inhalation) makes prana flow in the throat and in the head.

Basic compact mudra: Brahma Mudra

Palms are in Adi Mudra, but the inside of the palms face upwards and are located at the level of the navel, with the left and right knuckles and first finger joints touching. This is done while sitting in Vajrasana. Breathing becomes full: in inhalation, the diaphragm descends, the ribs then expand, and then the pectoral muscles move forward. Exhalation works in the same order, which creates a "wave" or ripple effect. Slow rhythmic breathing in a 5-2-4-2 rhythm (5 being the exhalation, and 4 is the inhalation) makes prana flow in the entire body.

Advanced compact mudra: Prana Mudra

A complicated Mudra combining hand gestures, synchronized movement from gesture to gesture within the breath cycle, and meditation. The mudra is practiced sitting in Siddhasana. Even a single breath cycle of this Mudra can significantly stimulate the body.

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Thank u Meenaxi Di...For giving us a detailed description of the Mudras

thanks a lot for your informative post.😃 like foram even i was expecting it.

infact i was imagining u making a post on this after watching today's episode😆

indian traditions have so much inner meaning in them. these are not mere traditions they have a scientific background.😃 our ancestors were truly geinous and intelligent. thats y we have so much of indepth knowledge in the form of vedas upanishads etc.

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thanks a lot for your informative post.😃 like foram even i was expecting it.

infact i was imagining u making a post on this after watching today's episode😆

indian traditions have so much inner meaning in them. these are not mere traditions they have a scientific background.😃 our ancestors were truly geinous and intelligent. thats y we have so much of indepth knowledge in the form of vedas upanishads etc.

Oh really!! I am getting predictable. Thanks you so much for your thought, I am honoured😊

This was the best part of the show today...
Thanks Meenu di For sharing..
well here is some thing i wanna share 😉
I was happy because.. from my very earlier days of life..i am used to sit in VAJRASANA.. every one talks like .. Mishra Jee ur dauthers sits in a Strange position how does she manages.. 🤣 I mean any time any where.. u will find me sitting like this.. even if in class i put off my shoes and sit like this.. lol... even in dining table at home..( not in resturant ) haha.. later when i became about 12 yrs.. my papa told me that the way i sit its called Vajrasan... i was happy that its a asan woww.. 😉 Then till now.. i am not able to change my Adat.. 😆

Vajrasana is good & relaxing at the same time keeps you alert.

We have mudras in BharataNatyam too ( Kuchipidi and Kathakali, too. I don't know about other dance forms).

Very good detailed information. Thanks Mina. 😊

Meenakshi Di i have a doubt... In today's epi. the Mudra which was thought is lil difficult . But after taking up that Mudra, how do we breathe or recite the Mantra Om. Coz I do Pranayama ( Not All Since unaware of it) . But there's one Mudra which gives me inner peace. Which helps me in Concentrating & Become one with the Mantra "OM". Gives me immense calmness. i.e With the Thumb I close My ears, Index finger on forehead & with the rest of the fingers i close my Eyes. Inhale & exhale OM for prolonged time.. till the Inhale is not let out at that time i feel the Heat & my whole body Vibrating. But today's Mudra shown ...im not able to understand...Pls. Guide me na...