Abhaya Mudra

• Benefits:

  Fearlessness and courage, symbolizing harmony, strength, and protection. Relaxes the nervous system, reduces stress, and regulates breathing. Induces a sense of safety, reduces anxiety, and builds confidence. Often practiced with Gayatri Mantra recitation.

• How to Do:

  • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

  • Raise your right hand to chest level, with the elbow bent and palm facing outward.

  • Keep the left hand resting on your lap or palm upward.

  • Breathe deeply

• 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.

Varuna / Buddhi Mudra

• Benefits:

  Helps alleviate dehydration and related ailments, including dry skin. Balances water element in the body. Strengthens intuition and clear communication. Enhances physical beauty.

• How to Do:

  • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

  • Touch tip of smallest finger to tip of thumb.

  • Extend remaining fingers straight out.

• Timing / Duration:

  15-30 minutes