Mudra

Sacred hand gestures and body positions that channel Prana and deepen practice.

Mudras are specific hand gestures, body positions, or combinations of Asana, Bandha, and breath that channel Prana in particular ways. The five fingers represent the five elements (thumb=fire, index=air, middle=space, ring=earth, little=water), and by touching or pressing them together, we can influence the elemental balance in the body. Common Mudras include Jnana Mudra (wisdom), Chin Mudra (consciousness), Prana Mudra (vitality), and Vishnu Mudra (used in Pranayama).