Chin Mudra Also Known as Gyan Mudra Chin (Sanskrit for consciousness) Or Gyan (Sanskrit for knowledge) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – Air Fundamentals Chin mudra is one of the hasta or hand mudras in English, used in meditation practice to aid with directing one’s energy (prana) and improving concentration. It can be used by beginners … Read more
Ksepana Mudra / Kali Mudra Ksepana – (to throw away, to let go) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – Air Fundamentals Before diving into the benefits and implementation of this mudra, we need to understand with what energies we are working here. Ksepana Mudra is commonly referred to as Kali Mudra. Kali, in Sanskrit, means … Read more
Dharmachakra Mudra Dharmachakra (wheel of Dharma) + mudra (gesture). Ayurvedic Element – All five elements Fundamentals Kalachakra is another symbol of this mudra. It refers to the continued flow of energy and inevitable time cycles. Here, time becomes a measurement of change. We can tap into this and analyze both our external and internal cycles. … Read more
Garuda Mudra Garuda (eagle) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – Air Fundamentals The name of this particular mudra was not chosen by accident. The eagle is revered as the king of all birds in many cultures. It governs the sky and brings an eternal sense of freedom. Even though it is free, his energy still … Read more
Hakini Mudra Hakini (a Hindu Goddess, power) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – All Elements Fundamentals Hakini Mudra is one of the most important hand gestures (hasta mudra) created as a way to channel and control prana, vital energy, and balance the five elements in the body. The name translates in Sanskrit to “power” or … Read more