Mudras: A Complete Guide to Yogic Hand Gestures and Their Practice
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Mudras: A Complete Guide to Yogic Hand Gestures and Their Practice

Akash Mudra: The Space Element Hand Gesture

claire santos, yogajala writer
Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP

Akash Mudra is a simple hand gesture that links you to the space element—ether—the subtlest of yoga’s five elements. In this guide you’ll learn exactly …

Person meditating with eyes closed practicing breath watching for relaxation response

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claire santos, yogajala writer
Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP
a woman with her hands in prayer wearing white yoga clothes

Yoga Sutra 1.34: Steady the Mind With Breath

claire santos, yogajala writer
Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP

Yoga Sutra 2.47: Prayatna Shaithilya Explained

claire santos, yogajala writer
Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP
Mudras: A Complete Guide to Yogic Hand Gestures and Their Practice

Akash Mudra: The Space Element Hand Gesture

claire santos, yogajala writer
Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP

Akash Mudra is a simple hand gesture that links you to the space element—ether—the subtlest of yoga’s five elements. In this guide you’ll learn exactly …

Person meditating with eyes closed practicing breath watching for relaxation response

Yoga Sutra 1.24: Ishvara, the Special Purusha

claire santos, yogajala writer
Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP
a woman with her hands in prayer wearing white yoga clothes

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