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'''Mudra''' (Sanskrit mudrā: "seal", "mark", or "gesture") is a symbolic or ritual gesture. While some mudras involve the entire body, most are performed with the hands and fingers. A mudrā is a spiritual gesture and an energetic seal of authenticity employed in the iconography and spiritual practice of Indian religions, in Hinduism and Buddhism.<br />
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'''Mudra''' (Sanskrit mudrā: "seal", "mark", or "gesture") is a symbolic or ritual gesture. While some mudras may involve the entire body, most are performed with the hands and fingers. A mudrā is a spiritual gesture and an energetic seal of authenticity employed in the iconography and spiritual practice of Hinduism and Buddhism.<br />
  
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Unfortunately, there is no serious scientific research regarding mudras, that is why we don't add them to [{{GPLAY_URL}} Prana Breath] app. But even though there are no clinical studies that prove the positive effects of mudras, there are plenty of practitioners that claim mudras do work. So you might want to give it a try!
In yoga, mudras are used in conjunction with [[Special:MyLanguage/Breathing_gymnastics|Pranayama]], generally while seated in Padmasana, Sukhasana or Vajrasana pose, to stimulate different parts of the body involved with breathing and to affect the flow of prana in the body.
 
  
 
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In  India,  mudras  are  an  established  component  of all  religious  activities. The  various  mudras  and hastas (arm  poses)  are  significant  in  the  depiction of Hindu gods.  In  addition  to  body  postures and  attributes,  they  also  represent the distinguishing characteristics of various deities.<br />
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In  India,  mudras  are  an  established  component  of all  religious  activities, and were mentioned in ancient Vedic scripts. The  various  mudras  and hastas (arm  poses)  are  significant  in  the  depiction of Hindu gods.  In  addition  to  body  postures and  attributes,  they  also  represent the distinguishing characteristics of various deities.<br />
The  mudras  are  just  as  familiar  in  Indian  dance,  where  the  hands,  eyes,  and  body  movements  act  and/or  dance  the  entire  drama  without  words.
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The  mudras  are  just  as  familiar  in  Indian  dance,  where  the  hands,  eyes,  and  body  movements  act  and/or  dance  the  entire  drama  without  words.
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In Yoga, mudras are used in conjunction with [[Special:MyLanguage/Breathing_gymnastics|Pranayama]], generally while seated in Padmasana, Sukhasana or Vajrasana pose, to stimulate different parts of the body involved with breathing and to affect the flow of Prana in the body.
  
 
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* helps better concentrating on your breathing practices;
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* enhances your breathing practices;
 
* gives the control of Prana flow in your body;
 
* gives the control of Prana flow in your body;
* heals the specific health issue;
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* heals a specific health issue;
* adds either to relaxation or to energizing, depending on the kind of mudra.
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* adds either to relaxation or to energizing, depending on the kind of mudra.<br>
 
 
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Form  your hands  and  place  the  fingers  as  they  are  shown  in  the illustrations. When you do this, the pressure of the fingers should be very light and fine, and your hands should be relaxed.<br />
 
Mudras  can  be  done  [[Special:MyLanguage/Comfortable position|in any comfortable position]] -- while  seated,  lying down,  standing,  and  walking.  Be  sure  that  your  body  posture  is  symmetrical  and  centered, and  that  you  are  as  relaxed  and  loose  as  possible.
 
  
== List of mudras ==  <!--T:6-->
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== Literature ==  <!--T:6-->
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Life_mudra|Life mudra]]
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* "Mudras of India: A Comprehensive Guide to the Hand Gestures of Yoga and Indian Dance" by Cain Carroll and Revital Carroll
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Wind_mudra|Wind mudra]]
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* "Mudras: Yoga in your Hands" by Gertrud Hirschi
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* "Mudras for Body, Mind and Spirit: The Handy Course in Yoga" by Gertrud Hirschi
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* "The Healing Power of Mudras: The Yoga of the Hands" by Rajendar Menen
 
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Mudra (Sanskrit mudrā: "seal", "mark", or "gesture") is a symbolic or ritual gesture. While some mudras may involve the entire body, most are performed with the hands and fingers. A mudrā is a spiritual gesture and an energetic seal of authenticity employed in the iconography and spiritual practice of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Unfortunately, there is no serious scientific research regarding mudras, that is why we don't add them to Prana Breath app. But even though there are no clinical studies that prove the positive effects of mudras, there are plenty of practitioners that claim mudras do work. So you might want to give it a try!

Origin

In India, mudras are an established component of all religious activities, and were mentioned in ancient Vedic scripts. The various mudras and hastas (arm poses) are significant in the depiction of Hindu gods. In addition to body postures and attributes, they also represent the distinguishing characteristics of various deities.
The mudras are just as familiar in Indian dance, where the hands, eyes, and body movements act and/or dance the entire drama without words.

In Yoga, mudras are used in conjunction with Pranayama, generally while seated in Padmasana, Sukhasana or Vajrasana pose, to stimulate different parts of the body involved with breathing and to affect the flow of Prana in the body.

Benefits

  • enhances your breathing practices;
  • gives the control of Prana flow in your body;
  • heals a specific health issue;
  • adds either to relaxation or to energizing, depending on the kind of mudra.

Literature

  • "Mudras of India: A Comprehensive Guide to the Hand Gestures of Yoga and Indian Dance" by Cain Carroll and Revital Carroll
  • "Mudras: Yoga in your Hands" by Gertrud Hirschi
  • "Mudras for Body, Mind and Spirit: The Handy Course in Yoga" by Gertrud Hirschi
  • "The Healing Power of Mudras: The Yoga of the Hands" by Rajendar Menen