Gyan Mudra

• Usage:

  Increases mental balance, stimulates intelligence and the mind, purifies the mind, helps reduce addictive habits. Brings feelings of joy.

• Description:

  Touch tip of index finger to tip of thumb, with remaining fingers together and extended straight out -- like an "OK" sign, except the palms of each hand are pointed up or to the front.

• Duration:

  15-30 minutes

Prana Mudra

• Usage:

  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.

• Description:

  Touch tip of ring finger and smallest finger to tip of thumb, with remaining fingers touching each other and extended straight out.

• Duration:

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