Vishnu Mudra Vishnu (a Hindu God) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – All Elements Fundamentals Vishnu mudra is one of the hasta or sacred hand gestures, created as a way to work with prana or essential life energy. This particular mudra is also known as the “gesture of universal balance” and is dedicated to Lord … Read more
Buddhi Mudra Buddhi (Sanskrit word for intellect or perception) + mudra (gesture). Ayurvedic Element – Water, Fire Fundamentals With this mudra (hand position), the yogi can experience a beautiful coming together of two elements: water and fire. Both unite to allow us to experience a deeper sense of intuition. Buddhi Mudra is also known as Jal … Read more
Adi Mudra Adi (first,primal) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – All Elements Fundamentals Adi mudra is a hasta or hand gesture, which aids the practitioner to calm their thoughts and to prepare them for pranayama practice. Adi translates to first or primal in Sanskrit. This name relates to the first hand position a baby can … 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
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