Tag Archives: hasta mudra

increase your energy with this hasta mudra

Posted on by
Reply

prithivi mudra

This photo is the Prithivi Mudra, one of the many hand postures that heal the body. Use this mudra to increase your energy. This gesture not only increases and nourishes physical strength, but also psychological strength.

How to form the mudra: The tip of the thumb and the ring finger touch. The index, middle, and pinky fingers are straight but relaxed.

(This is taken from my book, Hasta Mudras for Health & Healing. To purchase my book or for more information on hasta mudras, go here.)

About Hasta Mudras

A hasta mudra is a gesture or positioning of the hands to channel and direct energy in the body. Mudras come from the over three thousand-year old tradition of yoga originating in India. Hasta means “hand” in Sanskrit and “mudra” comes from the Sanskrit word “mud”, meaning to delight. A mudra is a seal as in sealing your connection with the Divine or sealing energy in the body. There are many forms of mudras, such as with the eyes and the tongue.

Yoga is a spiritual practice and offers practical healing applications that benefit even those who aren’t spiritually oriented. Hasta mudras work in a way that can be compared to acupuncture or reflexology. By activating parts of the hand, a hasta mudra opens up channels of energy and sends messages to the brain.

Try the prithivi mudra today. If you are sensitive energetically, you may receive immediate results. But if the benefit doesn’t come quickly, be patient and consistent in your practice. Keep in mind though that while hasta mudras can offer great healing, no mudra is a substitute for medication or medical attention.

Since hasta mudras work to change the energy in the body and spirit, it’s best if you incorporate conscious breathing with your practice. Breathe full and free on the inhale and exhale the breath out completely. Find a rhythm with the breath. Try to make the inhale and exhale the same length.

It also helps to set a positive intention as you form a hasta mudra and concentrate on this intention during the practice.

Mudras can be held for various lengths of time. You may find that today’s mudra may only need to be held for seconds or try holding the mudra throughout your meditation. There are no set rules. Let your intuition guide you. Have fun and explore!

increase your concentration and improve your memory with this hasta mudra

Posted on by
Reply

hakini mudraHakini Mudra for Increasing Concentration and Improving Memory

It’s Day 18 of our 21 Day Yoga Challenge. Try this super effective mudra for increasing your concentration and improving your memory. You’ll often see people naturally (unconsciously) form this mudra for concentration.

Meaning/Benefit:
 The hakini hasta mudra is a very effective gesture to help one concentrate. It is the perfect tool to help you remember a name or thought. This mudra activates the 6th chakra at your forehead (third eye). It balances the right and left hemispheres of the brain and in particular, opens the right hemisphere where memory is stored.

How to form the mudra:
 The fingertips and tips of the thumbs touch. The hands are open and fingers spread apart. This mudra can be practiced at any time and for any length of time. Often just forming this gesture for a few seconds will allow you to access the thought or the word that you are searching for. To make this mudra even more powerful, engage the mudra and then cast your eyes upward and place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth.

Today’s blog is from my book, Hasta Mudra for Health & Healing. To purchase my book via instant download ($8) or soft-cover book ($15 – Amazon), go here.

Namaste,

Suzanne

About Hasta Mudras

A hasta mudra is a gesture or positioning of the hands to channel and direct energy in the body. Mudras come from the over three thousand year old tradition of yoga originating in India. Hasta means “hand” in Sanskrit and “mudra” comes from the Sanskrit word “mud”, meaning to delight. A mudra is a seal as in sealing your connection with the Divine or sealing energy in the body. There are many forms of mudras, such as with the eyes and the tongue.

Yoga is a spiritual practice and offers practical healing applications that benefit even those who aren’t spiritually oriented. Hasta mudras work in a way that can be compared to acupuncture or reflexology. By activating parts of the hand, a hasta mudra opens up channels of energy and sends messages to the brain.

Try the hakini mudra above during your daily meditation today. If you are sensitive energetically, you may receive immediate results. But if the benefit doesn’t come quickly, be patient and consistent in your practice. Keep in mind though that while hasta mudras can offer great healing, no mudra is a substitute for medication or medical attention.

Since hasta mudras work to change the energy in the body and spirit, it’s best if you incorporate conscious breathing with your practice. Breathe full and free on the inhale and exhale the breath out completely. Find a rhythm with the breath. Try to make the inhale and exhale the same length.

It also helps to set a positive intention as you form a hasta mudra and concentrate on this intention during the practice.

Mudras can be held for various lengths of time. You may find that today’s mudra may only need to be held for 30 seconds until you feel refreshed or try holding the mudra throughout your meditation. There are no set rules. Let your intuition guide you. Have fun and explore!

Day 18: hasta mudra for manifesting anything – 28 Day Yoga Challenge

Posted on by
2
kubera mudra for manifesting

kubera mudra for manifesting

This photo is the Kubera Mudra, one of the many hand postures that heal the body. This mudra is used to manifest things into the world, whether it’s wealth, achieving a goal, or finding something. It promotes joy and serenity in creating. The Kubera mudra allows us to bring to light wishes that we would like fulfilled. It’s fascinating that people from many different cultures universally take this hand position when describing wealth or money.

How to form the mudra: The tips of the thumb, index and middle fingers touch. The ring and pinky fingers fold into the palm of the hand.

(This is taken from my book, Hasta Mudras for Health & Healing.)

About Hasta Mudras

A hasta mudra is a gesture or positioning of the hands to channel and direct energy in the body. Mudras come from the over three thousand year old tradition of yoga originating in India. Hasta means “hand” in Sanskrit and “mudra” comes from the Sanskrit word “mud”, meaning to delight. A mudra is a seal as in sealing your connection with the Divine or sealing energy in the body. There are many forms of mudras, such as with the eyes and the tongue.

Yoga is a spiritual practice and offers practical healing applications that benefit even those who aren’t spiritually oriented. Hasta mudras work in a way that can be compared to acupuncture or reflexology. By activating parts of the hand, a hasta mudra opens up channels of energy and sends messages to the brain.

Try the kubera mudra today. If you are sensitive energetically, you may receive immediate results. But if the benefit doesn’t come quickly, be patient and consistent in your practice. Keep in mind though that while hasta mudras can offer great healing, no mudra is a substitute for medication or medical attention.

Since hasta mudras work to change the energy in the body and spirit, it’s best if you incorporate conscious breathing with your practice. Breathe full and free on the inhale and exhale the breath out completely. Find a rhythm with the breath. Try to make the inhale and exhale the same length.

It also helps to set a positive intention as you form a hasta mudra and concentrate on this intention during the practice.

Mudras can be held for various lengths of time. You may find that today’s mudra may only need to be held for seconds or try holding the mudra throughout your meditation. There are no set rules. Let your intuition guide you. Have fun and explore!

Day 7: Hasta Mudra to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Memory – 28 Day Yoga Challenge

Posted on by
Reply

kalesvara mudra for reducing anxiety and increasing memory

If you know me well, you’ll know that one of my favorite practices is working with hasta mudras. These are hand postures that heal the body. (Full explanation below)

This photo is the Kalesvara Mudra. This mudra allows you to shape and control the mind. It’s primary benefit is to calm anxieties, but it is also known to heal addictions or unwanted character traits. It also enhances memory and concentration. As when practicing all mudras, it helps to set a positive intention at the onset or during the time practicing the mudra.

How to form the mudra: The pads of the middle fingers touch each other and extend, as do the pads of the thumbs. Curl the index, ring and pinky fingers in towards the palm of the hand and connect these fingers from the joint to the tips. Point the thumbs towards your chest with your elbows out to the side.

(This is taken from my book, Hasta Mudras for Health & Healing.)

About Hasta Mudras

A hasta mudra is a gesture or positioning of the hands to channel and direct energy in the body. Mudras come from the over three thousand year old tradition of yoga originating in India. Hasta means “hand” in Sanskrit and “mudra” comes from the Sanskrit word “mud”, meaning to delight. A mudra is a seal as in sealing your connection with the Divine or sealing energy in the body. There are many forms of mudras, such as with the eyes and the tongue.

Yoga is a spiritual practice and offers practical healing applications that benefit even those who aren’t spiritually oriented. Hasta mudras work in a way that can be compared to acupuncture or reflexology. By activating parts of the hand, a hasta mudra opens up channels of energy and sends messages to the brain.

Try the kalesvara mudra above during your daily meditation today. If you are sensitive energetically, you may receive immediate results. But if the benefit doesn’t come quickly, be patient and consistent in your practice. Keep in mind though that while hasta mudras can offer great healing, no mudra is a substitute for medication or medical attention.

Since hasta mudras work to change the energy in the body and spirit, it’s best if you incorporate conscious breathing with your practice. Breathe full and free on the inhale and exhale the breath out completely. Find a rhythm with the breath. Try to make the inhale and exhale the same length.

It also helps to set a positive intention as you form a hasta mudra and concentrate on this intention during the practice.

Mudras can be held for various lengths of time. You may find that today’s mudra may only need to be held for 30 seconds until you feel refreshed or try holding the mudra throughout your meditation. There are no set rules. Let your intuition guide you. Have fun and explore!

meditating on abundance and giving

Posted on by
Reply

pushpaputa mudra

It’s DAY 11 of our 28 Day Yoga Challenge and I’m feeling very grateful for my life exactly as it is. It’s amazing that depending on our perspective, we can be deeply content or absolutely distraught, with the conditions of our life being exactly the same.

I watched Oprah’s Lifeclass last night featuring Sean Penn’s charitable work in Haiti. I was incredibly touched and reminded to be thankful for all I have.

If you are looking for a focus for your meditation today, try incorporating this hasta mudra with an intention on abundance and giving (to yourself or someone else).

Pushpaputa mudra
See below for general information on hasta mudras (hand postures)

The translation for pushpaputa is “a handful of flowers” which is àpropos for this lovely symbol of giving to another.

Meaning/Benefit:
Pushpaputa is a gesture of offering. This beautiful mudra signifies openness and acceptance — of ourselves, others and the gifts of life. This gesture can help you remember the wealth the Universe has to offer and allow you to connect with abundance. It allows you to be receptive in receiving. You can also use this mudra to meditate on sending an offering to someone else.

How to form the mudra:
The palms are open in the gesture of giving. Rest the back of your hands on your thighs. The thumbs and fingers are relaxed. The fingertips point slightly towards each other.

**************************************************************************
About Hasta Mudras

A hasta mudra is a gesture or positioning of the hands to channel and direct energy in the body. Mudras come from the over three thousand year old tradition of yoga originating in India. Hasta means “hand” in Sanskrit and “mudra” comes from the Sanskrit word “mud”, meaning to delight. A mudra is a seal as in sealing your connection with the Divine or sealing energy in the body. There are many forms of mudras, such as with the eyes and the tongue.

Yoga is a spiritual practice and offers practical healing applications that benefit even those who aren’t spiritually oriented. Hasta mudras work in a way that can be compared to acupuncture or reflexology. By activating parts of the hand, a hasta mudra opens up channels of energy and sends messages to the brain.

Since hasta mudras work to change the energy in the body and spirit, it’s best if you incorporate conscious breathing with your practice. Breathe full and free on the inhale and exhale the breath out completely. Find a rhythm with the breath. Try to make the inhale and exhale the same length.

Mudras can be held for various lengths of time. You may find that today’s mudra may only need to be held for 30 seconds until you feel refreshed or try holding the mudra throughout your meditation. There are no set rules. Let your intuition guide you. Have fun and explore!

Quick meditation for increasing energy

Posted on by
Reply

pran hasta mudra

DAY 6 OF 28 DAY YOGA CHALLENGE

Pran Mudra for Increasing Energy

The pran hasta mudra stimulates the root chakra, at the base of the spine, creating a heat that awakens and energizes the body.

Meaning/Benefit:
 Pran or prana means “energy” or “life”. This beautiful gesture brings vitality and energy to the body. In addition to reducing fatigue, this mudra reduces nervousness and improves vision. It is used to improve eye problems and diseases. It also provides mental clarity.

How to form the mudra:
 The thumb, ring and pinky fingers touch at the tips. The index and middle fingers are extended. This gesture can be done with both hands. It can be practiced for three to thirty minutes once a day.

About Hasta Mudras

A hasta mudra is a gesture or positioning of the hands to channel and direct energy in the body. Mudras come from the over three thousand year old tradition of yoga originating in India. Hasta means “hand” in Sanskrit and “mudra” comes from the Sanskrit word “mud”, meaning to delight. A mudra is a seal as in sealing your connection with the Divine or sealing energy in the body. There are many forms of mudras, such as with the eyes and the tongue.

Yoga is a spiritual practice and offers practical healing applications that benefit even those who aren’t spiritually oriented. Hasta mudras work in a way that can be compared to acupuncture or reflexology. By activating parts of the hand, a hasta mudra opens up channels of energy and sends messages to the brain.

Try the pran mudra above during your daily meditation today. If you are sensitive energetically, you may receive immediate results. But if the benefit doesn’t come quickly, be patient and consistent in your practice. Keep in mind though that while hasta mudras can offer great healing, no mudra is a substitute for medication or medical attention.

For the sake of illustration, the photo above shows forming the mudra with one hand. However, you can use both hands.

Since hasta mudras work to change the energy in the body and spirit, it’s best if you incorporate conscious breathing with your practice. Breathe full and free on the inhale and exhale the breath out completely. Find a rhythm with the breath. Try to make the inhale and exhale the same length.

It also helps to set a positive intention as you form a hasta mudra and concentrate on this intention during the practice.

Mudras can be held for various lengths of time. You may find that today’s mudra may only need to be held for 30 seconds until you feel refreshed or try holding the mudra throughout your meditation. There are no set rules. Let your intuition guide you. Have fun and explore!