Mudras
Gyan Mudra
(Increases mental balance)
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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.
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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.
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15-30 minutes
Shunya Mudra
(Helpful for ear issues)
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This mudra helps to connect your mind. Also helpful for ear issues - form mudra with hand on same side as ear being treated. ("Shunya" refers to 'zero' or 'sky' in Sanskrit.)
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Sit comfortably with a straight spine.
Spread out fingers.
Bend middle finger, and place the fore part of the middle finger on the thumb pad.
Press it down with the thumb.
Straighten out the other fingers.
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30-45 minutes