Mudras (Gestures & Seals)

In Yoga, it refers to symbolic hand gestures, finger positions, or specific body postures used to guide the flow of Prana (life force energy) in a particular direction and to focus consciousness.

Chin Mudrā, meaning "seal of consciousness," is a hand gesture where the tips of the thumb and index finger touch, with the remaining fingers extended.

It is a hand gesture where the tips of the thumb and index finger touch, with the remaining fingers extended.

Tattva Mudrā is a hand gesture used to balance the five great elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether—within the body.

Hākinī Mudrā is a hand gesture where all ten fingertips are brought together, connecting both hands in front of the chest.

It is a hand gesture where the index finger is placed at the base of the thumb, and the thumb gently presses down on it.

It is a hand gesture where the ring finger is placed at the base of the thumb, and the thumb gently presses down on it.

Viṣṇu Mudrā is a hand gesture named after Vishnu, the Hindu deity of preservation.

Pṛthvī Mudrā is a hand gesture where the tip of the thumb and the tip of the ring finger touch, while the other fingers remain extended.

It is a hand gesture where the palm of the right hand faces forward, and the fingers are extended upwards, symbolizing fearlessness, protection, and peace.

It is a common hand gesture used during meditation, where both palms are stacked, and the tips of the thumbs touch.

Its form may vary by lineage, such as crossing both hands in front of the chest with palms facing each other.