Gyan Mudra

• Benefits:

  Known as the "Seal of Knowledge," this mudra increases mental balance, stimulates intelligence and the mind, purifies the mind, and helps reduce addictive habits. Brings feelings of joy. Helpful during meditation.

• How to Do:

  • Sit in a comfortable meditative pose (e.g., Sukhasana, Padmasana) with a straight back.

  • Lightly touch the tip of the index finger to the tip of the thumb, creating a circle.

  • Keep the remaining three fingers straight but relaxed.

  • Place the hands on the knees with palms facing upward.

  • (Variation: Raise both hands to sides of head.)

  • Apply only light pressure.

• Timing / Duration:

  15-30 minutes

Prana Mudra

• Benefits:

  Improves eyesight, increases "life force" energy, vitality, and self confidence. Useful for people feeling nervous, tired, or weak, or for treating life-threatening illnesses. Along with the Apan Vayu Mudra, precedes meditation by the Yogis and saints.

  Prana Mudra is primarily associated with the Root Chakra (Muladhara), as it stimulates dormant energy at the base of the spine. It enhances the Earth and Water elements while decreasing the Fire element.

• How to Do:

  • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

  • Touch tip of ring finger and smallest finger to tip of thumb.

  • Remaining fingers touch each other and extend straight out.

• Timing / Duration:

  Can be done for any length of time, any time, any place, as even small amounts of this mudra are beneficial.

Prithvi Mudra

• Benefits:

  Strengthens equilibrium, removes physical weaknesses (strength), increases tolerance and patience. Balances the earth element in the body. Helpful in meditation.

• How to Do:

  • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

  • Touch tip of ring finger to tip of thumb.

  • Extend remaining fingers straight out.

• Timing / Duration:

  15-30 minutes