The first time I learned about hand mudra is from the book – “The Silva Mind Control Method”.
There is a technique called – The Three Fingers Technique, which is being used during meditation.
By touching the tips of your thumb, index finger and middle finger during meditation, you are able to enter the Alpha brainwave more easily.
Intriguingly…
… this hand sign has also been used for centuries in multiple meditative disciplines.
And it has an even more popular name: Kubera Mudra.
Besides meditators and yoga practitioners, nowadays hand mudras are widely used by athletes, public speakers, entrepreneurs…
… or anyone who wants to improve their performance, health, well-being, or spirituality.
These symbolic hand gestures have a profound impact on the mind, body, and spirit…
… and their regular practice can significantly boost overall wellness.
In this article, we will look into various hand mudras and explore how they bring benefits to different aspects of your life.
Table of Content:
What Is A Mudra?
Hand Mudras & The 5 Elements
Benefits of Using Hand Mudras
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What Is A Mudra?
The term “Mudra” is derived from the ancient Sanskrit language, translating to “gesture,” “mark,” or “seal.”
Mudras are symbolic hand poses generally used in yoga and meditation.
The art of Mudra has been an integral part of Hindu and Buddhist rituals.
Here’s the thing:
Mudras are believed to promote an energy flow that connects the ‘prana’ flows in an individual with the universal cosmic energy.
They help channelize this energy flow by adjusting the 5 elements represented by our fingers…
… thereby altering our physical, emotional, and spiritual energies.
There are nearly 400 different mudras, each with its own unique physical posture and spiritual significance.
Hand Mudras And The 5 Elements
The whole concept of mudra is inseparable from the use of the 5 elements.
In Ayurvedic and yogic philosophies, our body is seen as a complex amalgamation of 5 elements: fire, air, water, earth, and space(or ether).
These elements need to maintain a delicate balance for optimal health and well-being.
Each of our fingers represents one of these elements:
| Thumb | : | Fire |
| Index Finger | : | Air |
| Middle Finger | : | Space / Ether |
| Ring Finger | : | Earth |
| Pinky | : | Water |
By forming different mudras, we can optimize these elements within our body, contributing to our physical and mental health.
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Benefits of Using Hand Mudras
Undoubtedly, hand mudras are much more than just symbolic gestures.
Studies have also shown that practicing mudras regularly hold profound health benefits.
By balancing the five elements in our body, they help prevent and cure various ailments.
They also strengthen our mind, improve concentration, stimulate endorphins, and alter our mood.
Here are some major benefits of practicing mudras:
- Improve concentration and memory
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Enhance physical health
- Boost energy levels
- Promote emotional stability
- Improve digestion
- Aid in weight loss
- Alleviate physical pain
The best part?
It doesn’t limit to meditation and yoga practice anymore.
As it is really easy and convenient to hold a mudra, you can actually use it whenever you need a boost of clarity, vitality, or creativity.
You can see it is often used in events like sports competitions, public speaking, or any occasions that require a high level of focus.
Different mudras can give you different benefits.
And you can start by knowing these 15 most powerful hand mudras:
1. Kubera Mudra
The Kubera mudra is a powerful gesture that can help manifest financial success and reach your goals.
This mudra helps improve your self-confidence in order to manifest your goals and desires.
It is also the “Three Finger Technique” I mentioned earlier…
… which you can use to enter your Alpha brainwave easier, where you can access the power of your subconscious mind.
As it is linked to the root chakra, it increases your sense of security and stability, which is vital for anyone who wants to manifest money.
Method:
- Touch the tips of your thumb, index, and middle fingers together.
- Bend the other two fingers into the palms.
You can use this mudra during a manifestation meditation, visualization, or any time you need some assistance from your subconscious mind.
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2. Hakini Mudra
The Hakini mudra, linked to the Third Eye Chakra, is also known as the “The Brain Power Mudra.”
It helps to connect the hemispheres of our brain, which improves concentration, memory, and mental clarity in general.
On the spiritual side, as it is associated with the Third Eye Chakra, you can enhance your intuition and creativity while using it.
The best part?
It is not limited to use in meditation; you can use it on any occasion that you need to raise your brain power.
That’s why you can often see people use this hand gesture in presentations, public speeches, or interviews.
Method:
- Touch all of your fingertips gently together to create a triangle.
3. Uttarabodhi Mudra
The Uttarabodhi mudra, associated with the crown chakra, allows you to access your higher state of consciousness.
This mudra also symbolizes enlightenment and connection with the divine.
And similar to the Hakini mudra, you can use this mudra whenever you need to raise your state of consciousness.
Especially, moments when you need a boost of intuition, inspiration, and peace of mind.
It can provide energy, reassurance, and a sense of connectedness that you need.
Method:
- Touch the tips of your index fingers and point upward.
- Touch the tips of your thumbs and point downward.
- Interlock the rest of the fingers of both hands while extending both the index fingers and thumbs.
4. Rudra Mudra
The Rudra mudra connects the fire, air, and earth elements in the body.
It can improve clarity of thought, energize your body, and help you reach your highest potential.
While the Rudra mudra is linked with our Solar Plexus chakra, practicing regularly could also strengthen your self-esteem and personal power.
Method:
- Touch the tips of your thumb, your index finger and ring finger together.
- Keep your other two fingers as straight as you can.
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5. Gyan Mudra
The Gyan mudra, often seen in meditative practices, is linked to the root chakra.
It is also known as the Mudra of Knowledge, one of the most basic yet powerful mudras.
Regular practice of this mudra can enhance focus, improve memory, and stimulate spiritual enlightenment.
As it resonates with your Root Chakra, you can also use this mudra whenever you need a sense of grounding.
Method:
- Connect the tip of your thumb and index finger, creating a circle, with your palms facing upward.
- Keep the other three fingers straight and relaxed.
You can practice this mudra at any time of the day, during meditation or performing yoga postures.
I personally like to hold this mudra while walking on the street, as it can keep me in peace.
6. Shuni Mudra
The Shuni mudra, associated with the fire element and the Solar Plexus chakra.
It calms your negativity and turns it into positive emotions and thoughts.
This mudra can also enhance intuition, alertness, and sensory powers.
Method:
- Touch the tip of your middle finger to the tip of your thumb.
- Keeping the other three fingers straight and relaxed.
Practice this mudra at any time of the day, during meditation or performing yoga postures.
7. Prithvi Mudra
The Prithvi mudra is used to balance the earth element in the body.
It gives you a sense of grounding, especially when you get overwhelmed by stuff in your daily life.
Regular practice of this mudra can increase patience, tolerance, and concentration.
As the Prithvi mudra is associated with the root chakra, it can improve stamina, promote weight gain, and increase mental power too.
Method:
- Touch the tip of your thumb with the tip of your ring finger.
- Keep the other fingers straight.
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8. Varun Mudra
The Varun mudra is associated with the sacral chakra and the water element.
This mudra helps maintain fluid balance in the body, keeps the skin hydrated, and aids in the treatment of skin conditions.
It also helps balance our emotions, which promotes better internal communication with ourselves and brings us clarity.
Method:
- Gently touch the tip of your pinky with the tip of your thumb.
- Keeping the other three fingers straight.
You can practice this mudra at any time of the day, during meditation or performing yoga postures.
9. Prana Mudra
The Prana mudra, also known as “The Mudra of Life, is linked to the root chakra.
This mudra stimulates the life force within you, rejuvenates your energy, and helps you connect with the surrounding prana.
It can awaken the dormant energy in your body, helping you feel more energetic and vibrant.
Method:
- Touch the tips of your ring and pinky fingers to the tip of your thumb.
- Keeping the other two fingers straight.
Prana mudra can also enhance your energy levels, improve your immune system, and stimulate overall body vitality.
10. Dhyana Mudra
The Dhyana mudra has been used for thousands of years in Buddhism and Hinduism during meditation and prayer.
You can easily find some Buddha statues holding this mudra.
Symbolically, the right hand, representing enlightenment, rests over the left hand, representing the illusionary world.
While the circle symbolizes wholeness and completeness.
This mudra can bring you into deeper concentration, promotes tranquility, and is commonly used for meditation.
It also helps to calm your mind and reduce your anxiety if you are vibrating at a lower frequency.
Method:
- Sit with your hands facing upward, your right hand resting on top of your left palm.
- Touch your right and left thumbs together.
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11. Vayu Mudra (Healing)
The Vayu mudra is effective for balancing the air element in our body.
It’s a good remedy for conditions related to air imbalances, such as gas-related pain, joint pain, bloating, and abdominal discomfort.
The Vayu mudra is also connected to the heart chakra, which helps to reignite the love, joy, and compassion within you more easily.
Method:
- Connect the thumb to the knuckle or hump of the index finger.
- Press down on the index finger to your level of comfort.
It can improve clarity and concentration of thought, energize your physical body, and empower you to reach your highest potential.
12. Shunya Mudra (Healing)
The Shunya mudra, also known as “The Paradise Mudra”, is used to reduce the space/ether element in the body.
It represents a gesture of emptiness, which helps you to clear your thoughts and connect your physical and emotional self.
As this mudra is associated with the ether element, it resonates with the throat chakra, the third eye chakra, and the crown chakra as it
Practicing this mudra can help elevate your consciousness and receive wisdom from your higher self.
Regular practice can also relieve tinnitus, treat hearing loss, and alleviate motion sickness and vertigo.
Method:
- Touch the base of your thumb with the tip of your middle finger.
- Keep the other fingers straight.
13. Surya Mudra (Healing)
The Surya mudra, also known as “The Sun Mudra”, is designed to increase the fire element in the body.
It can improve metabolism, digestion, and increase body temperature, warding off colds.
As the Surya mudra is linked to the Solar Plexus chakra, practicing this mudra can also help to soothe depression and anger.
Method:
- Bend your ring finger to the base of your thumb so that your thumb touches the ring finger’s knuckle.
- Stretch your other three fingers straight without stressing the hand.
You can cast this mudra during meditation or anytime you need to warm your body up.
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14. Apana Mudra (Healing)
The Apana mudra aids in detoxifying your body.
From soothing indigestion issues like diarrhea and constipation, to regulating menstrual cycles in women…
… It’s all about eliminating waste from the body.
Needless to say…
… It can help you remove mental wastes by processing and releasing negative emotions.
Apana mudra also helps to balance the root chakra.
If you have any issues related to the root chakra and the indigestion matters mentioned above, Apana mudra should be a great help.
Method:
- Bring the tips of your middle and ring fingers to touch the tip of your thumb.
- Stretch your other two fingers straight without stressing the hand.
15. Adi Mudra
The Adi mudra, or “The First Gesture”, is a symbolic gesture used to calm the mind and nervous system.
Regular practice can calm the nervous system, boost oxygen flow, and increase lung capacity.
Method:
- Make a gentle fist by placing the thumb at the base of the pinky and curling the other fingers over the thumb.
- Rest your hands on your thighs with your palms facing downward.
You Have Power At Hand
Your hands are full of energy.
And you can direct it for a more deliberate purpose at any time with the help of mudras.
Hand mudras, when practiced with intention and focus, can induce profound effects on your health and well-being.
So why not include them in your daily routine and experience the benefits for yourself?
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