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.

• 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

Shunya Mudra

• Benefits:

  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.)

• Description:

  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.

• Duration:

  30-45 minutes