Teaching and Practicing Mudras 2025

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The document 'Teaching and Practicing Mudras and Mantras' by Nancy Wile provides a comprehensive guide on various yoga mudras and mantras, detailing their meanings, benefits, and step-by-step instructions for practice. It emphasizes the healing properties of mudras, which are hand gestures that influence energy flow in the body, and includes an alphabetical listing of numerous mudras along with their specific applications. Additionally, the document introduces several mantras that can be chanted to enhance meditation and promote well-being. Overall, it serves as a resource for individuals seeking to deepen their yoga practice through the integration of mudras and mantras.

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What are the contraindications for mudra?

The Mudra is also contraindicated for medical conditions like eye disorders, glaucoma, hypertension, chronic back inflammation and abdominal inflammation among others.

What religion uses mudra?

mudra, (seal, mark, or gesture), in Buddhism and Hinduism, a symbolic gesture of the hands and fingers used either in ceremonies and dance or in sculpture and painting.

Who should not do mudras?

And given below are some of the points to keep in mind before practicing Jnana Mudra. Not to be done by anyone suffering from Insomnia, without the guidance of a yoga expert. Not to be practiced by pregnant women for long duration without the guidance of a yoga expert.

What is the mudra of teaching?

Teaching mudra. Held at chest level, the right hand faces outward. The thumb and forefinger form a circle, symbolizing the Wheel of the Teaching. Pointing downward, the left hand faces outward or lies palm up in the lap.

How long does it take to practice mudras?

Chin Mudra -Practice chin mudra three times for about 5-15 minutes each, up to 45 minutes daily. Prana Mudra- Practice for 20 to 45 minutes or can be done into two- three shorter practices of 10 to 15 minutes. Apana Mudra -Practice for 20 to 45 minutes.

Who should not practice mudras?

Women during their pregnancy or new mothers should avoid practicing Prana Mudra as increasing the heat in the body during this time may bring more imbalance in the body, which should be avoided completely. Always take guidance from a yoga teacher.

What are the side effects of hand mudra?

If you practise Prana Mudra for long durations, it can lead to obesity. As this mudra increases the kapha element while slowing down the fire element, sitting in the same posture for hours can increase body weight. As it triggers metabolic activities, practising it at night can cause a lack of sleep disorder.

How do you practice mudras?

Bring your hands together with your fingers interlaced. Extend your index fingers. Take Lions Breath. Middle and ring finger touch thumb. Index and pinky finger straight. Assists digestion, removal of toxins, relieves bloating. Known as the mudra of patience. Touch the tip of the middle finger to the thumb tip.

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