Meditation Mudras
Mudra are symbolic or ritual gesture in Hinduism and Buddhism. Mudra used in Meditation, Breathing Exercises and Martial Arts. There are more than 100 known Mudra's that have been found in Yoga, Meditation and Martial arts. But I am going to tell you most common, healthy and mighty beneficial Meditation Mudras. But before it,
For Yoga and Meditation wear something comfortable clothes. Too tight cloths will distract you.
Do not practice Yoga on hard surface, it will hurt your skeleton and internal organs too.
So you must do Yoga on Yoga Mat.
Do not practice Yoga on hard surface, it will hurt your skeleton and internal organs too.
So you must do Yoga on Yoga Mat.
Here's the 10 Mighty Powerful Meditation Mudras with their English and Sanskrit names –
- Dhyan mudra | Gesture of Meditation
- Gyan mudra | Gesture of Knowledge
- Vayu mudra | Gesture of Air
- Aakash mudra | Gesture of View
- Shunya mudra | Gesture of Void / Empty
- Prithvi mudra | Gesture of Earth
- Surya mudra | Gesture of Sun
- Varun mudra | Gesture of Rain
- Jal-Shaamak mudra | Gesture of Water
- Namaste | Namaskar mudra
These 10 Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind.
1)
2)
1)
Dhyana Mudra
Dhyana Mudra is Gesture of Meditation. Dhyana is Sanskrit word and it means Meditation. Dhyana Mudra improve the ability to concentrate. If you are Meditation practitioner then you must have seen lots of Buddha statue in Dhayan Mudra. In Buddhism, the tips of thumb touched in this mudra. That forms the shape of a triangle which represents the three jewels of Buddhism - Buddha, Sangha (community) and Dharma (teachings). This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind. |
| Dhyana Mudra Meditation Mudras |
How to perform Dhyana mudra step by step?
- After seating in yoga posture or pose for meditation, place your left hand slightly below navel or bellybutton on the lap, with palm facing upward and fingers straight.
- Now place the right hand above the left hand, with palm facing upward and fingers straight.
- Then touch the tips of thumbs gently by little - bit folding fingers of both hand thus forming a mystic triangle with thumbs.
- Now closed your eyes, take couple of deep breath and start Meditation.
- The left hand palm must touch the back of finger of right hand.
- The tips of thumbs must touch gently not forcefully otherwise you will hurt yourself and instead of meditation - inner peace, you’ll fill disturbance and pain.
- Read More in detail about Dhyana Mudra Benefits & Duration, click here → Dhyana Mudra.
2)
Gyan Mudra
Gyan Mudra is also know as "Chin Mudra". Chin is the Sanskrit word and it means "consciousness". Mudra means Gesture of Hands. Gyan Mudra is Gesture of knowledge. This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind.
 |
| Gyan Mudra |
How to perform Gyan mudra step by step?
- After seating in yoga posture or pose for meditation, join the tip of your thumbs and index fingers to form a perfect circle with thumb and finger.
- Keep other three fingers straight.
- Hold this mudra and place the hands on your knee with palm facing upward.
- Now closed your eyes, take couple of deep breath and start Meditation.
- In Thunderbolt pose or Vajrasana, hold this mudra and place the hands on your thighs with palm facing down.
- The tips of thumbs must touch gently not forcefully otherwise you will hurt yourself and instead of meditation - inner peace, you’ll fill disturbance and pain.
- Read More in detail about Gyan Mudra Benefits & Duration, click here → Gyan Mudra.
3)
Vayu Mudra
Vayu is Sanskrit word and it means Air. Mudra means Gesture of Hands. Vayu mudra is Gesture of Air. Vayu Mudra reduces the air element within the body. This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind. |
| Vayu Mudra |
How to perform Vayu mudra step by step?
- After seating in yoga posture or pose for meditation, touch the tip of your index fingers at the base of thumbs and thumb on its first phalanges joint……(as shown in pic.)
- Gently press first phalanges joint with that of thumb.
- Keep other three fingers straight.
- Hold this mudra and place the hands on your knee with palm facing upward.
- Now closed your eyes, take couple of deep breath and start Meditation.
- Gently apply pressure on your first phalanges joint with that of thumb.
- Do not press too hard otherwise you will hurt yourself and instead of meditation, inner peace you’ll fill disturbance and pain.
- Read More in detail about Vayu mudra Benefits & Duration, click here → Vayu Mudra.
4)
Aakash Mudra
Aakash is the Sanskrit word and it means 'View' or 'Recognize'. Mudra means Gesture of Hands. Aakash mudra is the Gesture of View. Aakash Mudra increases Space element within body. This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind. |
| Aakash Mudra |
How to perform Aakash Mudra step by step?
- After seating in yoga posture or pose for meditation, touch the tip of your middle finger with that of thumb to form a perfect circle with thumb and finger.……(as shown in pic.)
- Gently press the tips of middle finger and thumb.
- Keep other three fingers straight.
- Hold this mudra and place the hands on your knee with palm facing upward.
- Now closed your eyes, take couple of deep breath and start Meditation.
- The tips of thumb and middle finger must touch gently not forcefully.
- Do not press too hard otherwise you will hurt yourself and instead of meditation, inner peace you’ll fill disturbance and pain.
- Read More in detail about Aakash Mudra Benefits & Duration, click here → Aakash Mudra.
Shunya Mudra
Shunya is the Sanskrit word and it means 'Void' or 'Empty'. Mudra means Gesture of Hands. Shunya mudra is the Gesture of Void. Shunya Mudra decreases Space element within body. This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind.
 |
| Shunya Mudra |
How to perform Aakash Mudra step by step?
- After seating in yoga posture or pose for meditation, touch the tip of your middle fingers at the base of thumbs and thumb on its first phalanges joint……(as shown in pic.)
- Gently press first phalanges joint with that of thumb.
- Keep other three fingers straight.
- Hold this mudra and place the hands on your knee with palm facing upward.
- Now closed your eyes, take couple of deep breath and start Meditation.
- Gently apply pressure on your first phalanges joint with that of thumb.
- Do not press too hard otherwise you will hurt yourself and instead of meditation, inner peace you’ll fill disturbance and pain in finger.
- Read More in detail about Shunya Mudra Benefits & Duration, click here → Shunya Mudra.
6)
Prithvi Mudra
Prithvi is the Sanskrit word and it means 'Earth'. Mudra means Gesture of Hands. Prithvi mudra is the Gesture of Earth. Prithvi Mudra increases Earth element within body. This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind.
 |
| Prithvi Mudra |
How to perform Prithvi Mudra step by step?
- After seating in yoga posture or pose for meditation, touch the tip of your ring finger with that of thumb to form a perfect circle with thumb and finger.……(as shown in pic.)
- Gently press the tips of ring finger and thumb.
- Keep other three fingers straight.
- Hold this mudra and place the hands on your knee with palm facing upward.
- Now closed your eyes, take couple of deep breath and start Meditation.
- The tips of thumb and ring finger must touch gently not forcefully.
- Do not press too hard otherwise you will hurt yourself and instead of meditation, inner peace you’ll fill disturbance and pain.
- Read More in detail about Prithvi Mudra Benefits & Duration, click here → Prithvi Mudra.
Surya Mudra
Surya is the Sanskrit word and it means 'Sun'. Mudra means Gesture of Hands. Surya mudra is the Gesture of Sun. Surya Mudra increases Fire element and decreases Earth element within body. This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind. |
| Surya Mudra |
How to perform Surya Mudra step by step?
- After seating in yoga posture or pose for meditation, touch the tip of your ring fingers at the base of thumbs and thumb on its first phalanges joint……(as shown in pic.)
- Gently press first phalanges joint with that of thumb.
- Keep other three fingers straight.
- Hold this mudra and place the hands on your knee with palm facing upward.
- Now closed your eyes, take couple of deep breath and start Meditation.
- Gently apply pressure on your first phalanges joint with that of thumb.
- Do not press too hard otherwise you will hurt yourself and instead of meditation, inner peace you’ll fill disturbance and pain.
- Read More in detail about Surya Mudra Benefits & Duration, click here → Surya Mudra.
8)
Varun Mudra
Varun is the Sanskrit word and it means 'Rain' or 'Water'. Mudra means Gesture of Hands. Varun mudra is the Gesture of Rain. Varun Mudra increases Water element within body. This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind. |
| Varun Mudra |
How to perform Varun Mudra step by step?
- After seating in yoga posture or pose for meditation, touch the tip of your little finger with that of thumb to form a perfect circle with thumb and finger.……(as shown in pic.)
- Gently press the tips of little finger and thumb.
- Keep other three fingers straight.
- Hold this mudra and place the hands on your knee with palm facing upward.
- Now closed your eyes, take couple of deep breath and start Meditation.
Note -
10)
- The tips of thumb and little finger must touch gently not forcefully.
- Do not press too hard otherwise you will hurt yourself and instead of meditation, inner peace you’ll fill disturbance and pain.
- Read More in detail about Varun Mudra Benefits & Duration, click here → Varun Mudra.
Jal Shaamak Mudra
Jal is the Sanskrit word and it means 'Water'. Mudra means Gesture of Hands. Jal Shaamak Mudra is the Gesture of Water. Jal Shaamak Mudra decreases Water element within body. This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind. |
| Jal Shaamak Mudra |
How to perform Jal Shaamak Mudra step by step?
- After seating in yoga posture or pose for meditation, touch the tip of your little fingers at the base of thumbs and thumb on its first phalanges joint……(as shown in pic.)
- Gently press first phalanges joint with that of thumb.
- Keep other three fingers straight.
- Hold this mudra and place the hands on your knee with palm facing upward.
- Now closed your eyes, take couple of deep breath and start Meditation.0
- Gently apply pressure on your first phalanges joint with that of thumb.
- Do not press too hard otherwise you will hurt yourself and instead of meditation, inner peace you’ll fill disturbance and pain.
- Read More in detail about Jal Shaamak Mudra Benefits & Duration, click here → Jal Shaamak Mudra.
10)
Namaste
Namaste Mudra is also know as 'Namaskar mudra'. Namaste is a form of greeting used in Asian countries, mainly India, Thailand and Nepal. Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow. Press the hands together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards. Thumbs close to the chest. Namaste can be spoken without the bow. The bow is considered to be respectful towards an elder or respectful person. This Meditation mudras used for heal better the body and mind. |
| Namaste |
Namaste word is made of two Sanskrit word. Namah + ste = Namaste. In Sanskrit language Namah means 'Bow' and ste means 'to you'. So basically, Namaste means "Bowing to you". Namaste expresses politeness, honor, courtesy, and hospitality from one person to another.
So here's the most common 10 Mighty Powerful Meditation Mudras for Great health and Meditation.
For Yoga and Meditation wear something comfortable clothes. Too tight cloths will distract you.
Do not practice Yoga on hard surface, it will hurt your skeleton and internal organs too.
So you must do Yoga on Yoga Mat.
So here's the most common 10 Mighty Powerful Meditation Mudras for Great health and Meditation.
For Yoga and Meditation wear something comfortable clothes. Too tight cloths will distract you.
Do not practice Yoga on hard surface, it will hurt your skeleton and internal organs too.
So you must do Yoga on Yoga Mat.
Sharing is Caring...💗