"Vaayu" means "Air". This mudra helps balance the air element in the body. Sequence: Fold the index finger (fore finger) on the pad of thumb. Press the forefinger gently on the pad. Keep the other fingers aloof. Benefits: Helps in all nervous ailments. Helpful in pains and aches. Specific ...

"Varuna" means "Water". It balances the water element in the body. Sequence: Touch the fore part of the smallest finger to the fore part of thumb. Benefits: Regular practice of this mudra balances water element in body. This mudra enhances physical beauty. It decreases dryness in ...

"Surya" means "sun". Sun is the source of energy. Virtue of its energy is present in all living beings. Surya mudra attracts energy of the Sun. Sequence: Touch the third (ring) finger to the pad of thumb. Press the thumb gently over this third ...

"Shunya" means "zero" or "sky". Sky is connected with the highest forces - with the "upper person" - with head. Sequence: Lower the middle finger and place finger pad on the fleshy mound area of your thumb. Cover it with your thumb. Extend index, ring ...

This is the mudra of Lord Buddha. It clears the aura in the subtle astral body. Sequence: Sit cross-legged. Keep both hands in Gyan Mudra Posture. Now keep right hand near chest region. Keep left hand near knee region. Benefits: This mudra improves memory to a great extent. It ...

"Prithvi" means "Earth". This mudra helps balance the earth element in the body. Sequence: Place the tip of the ring finger (third finger) on top of the tip of the thumb. Extend all the other fingers. Keep them comfortably straight as possible. Benefits: Normalizes body equilibrium. Helps remove ...

"Mritasanjeevani" means "Air". This mudra helps balance the air element in the body. Sequence: Fold the index finger (fore finger) on the pad of thumb. Press the forefinger gently on the pad. Touch the fore part of third (longest) finger and fore part of fourth ...

"Linga" or "Angustha" means "phallus". Thumb is a symbol of masculinity. Sequence: Join both the palms. Interlace fingers of both hands. Extend one thumb upwards. Encircle extended thumb with the index finger and thumb of the other hand. Benefits: This mudra generates heat in the body and thus, ...

"Gyan" means "knowledge". It is the gesture of knowledge. This mudra is considered to bestow intelligence and wisdom. Hence the name. Sequence: Bestows intelligence and wisdom. Purifies the mind of the practitioner. Cures many mental ailments. Gives a feeling of joy. Cures intoxication and addictive habits.

"Abhaya" means "fearless". Abhaya Mudra represents protection, peace, benevolence, and dispelling of fear. Sequence: Raise both your hands to the sides of your head. Touch the forefinger to tip of thumb (just as in Gyan Mudra). Hold the hand vertically straight by the sides. Benefits: Mind becomes ...