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In yoga, mudr\u0101s are used in conjunction with pranayama (yogic breathing exercises), generally while seated in Padmasana, Ardhasiddhasana, Sukhasana or Vajrasana pose, to stimulate different parts of the body and mind, and to affect the flow of prana in the body.       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Hasta mudras (hand mudras) may be conducive for meditation, and help in internalization. Many hand mudr\u0101s evolved for use in rituals, especially within tantra. Others developed as iconographical symbols for depictions of deities in statues and paintings. Others were developed for non-verbal story telling in traditional dance. In the Hevajra Tantra hand mudr\u0101s are used to identify oneself to the goddesses at different holy sites.SanskritEnglishOther MeaningsDescriptionAnjali MudraGesture of reverenceOffering; PrayerPalms touching, fingers pointing upward. May be placed in front of the sternum, the forehead, or overhead.Dhyana MudraPsychic gesture of meditationUpturned hands overlapping each other, usually right on top of left, with the thumbs touching.V\u0101yu MudraPsychic gesture of element airTip of index finger on the ball of the thumb, with thumb over the bent finger. Other three fingers are extended.Shunya Mudra (or Shuni Mudra)Psychic gesture of void, emptyMiddle finger bent, with thumb over it. Other three fingers are extended. Sometimes, tip of the bent finger on the ball of the thumb.Prithvi MudraPsychic gesture of element earthRing finger bent, with thumb over it. Other three fingers are extended.Varuna MudraPsychic gesture of element waterLittle finger bent, with thumb over it. Other three fingers are extended.Shakti MudraPsychic gesture of powerTips of little and ring fingers of both hands touching, with middle and index fingers folded. Sometimes, thumb folded towards the palm.Hakini MudraHand-steepling or finger-tenting: joining matching fingertips of right and left hands.Pr\u0101na MudraPsychic gesture to activate life force energyTips of little finger and ring fingers touch thumb. Other two fingers are extended.Ap\u0101na MudraPsychic gesture of life forceTips of middle and ring fingers touch thumb. Other two fingers are extended.Poorna Mudra \/ Brahma MudraGesture of full breathThumb tucked in, placed at the base of the fingers. Remaining fingers curled over thumb, forming a fist. Hands are then tucked under the navel area, with fingers facing upwards, and back of the fingers touching.Gyana Mudra \/ Chin MudraPsychic gesture of knowledgeTip of index finger touches thumb, hand upturned. Other three fingers are extended.Jnana Mudra \/ Chin MudraPsychic gesture of consciousnessTip of index finger touches thumb, hand overturned. Other three fingers are extended.Adi MudraThe first gesture (as held by a new born baby)Thumb tucked in, placed at the base of the fingers. Remaining fingers curled over thumb, forming a fist.Chinmaya MudraPervaded by consciousness mudr\u0101Tip of thumb and index finger touching. Other three fingers are folded.Yoni MudraAttitude of the womb or sourceHands touching by the tips of thumbs and index fingers. Other six fingers are either interlaced or folded and pressed together.Bhairav MudraFierce or terrifying attitudeUpturned hands overlapping each other, usually right on top of left.Hridaya MudraHeart gestureIndex finger bent under the thumb. Middle and ring finger touching tip of thumb. Little finger extended.Vishnu MudraHand gesture of Lord VishnuThumb, ring and little finger extended. Index and middle finger folded and touching pad of thumb.Granthita MudraKnot gestureThumb and index fingers of each hand touch at tips and are interlaced, other fingers are interlaced and folded at the knuckles.Mahasir MudraGreat head gestureDone with the right hand. Ring finger is curled into the palm. The tips of the index and middle finger touch the tip of the thumb. Little finger extended.M\u0101na mudras (head mudras) are an important part of Kundalini yoga, and many are important meditation techniques in their own right.SanskritEnglishOther MeaningsIllustrationShambhavi MudraEyebrow center gazing with eyes half-openNasikagra DrishtiNosetip gazingKhechari MudraTongue lockKaki mudraThe crow’s beakBhujangini MudraCobra respirationBhoochari MudraGazing into nothingnessAkashi mudraAwareness of inner spaceShanmukhi mudraClosing the six gatesUnmani MudraThe attitude of mindlessnessKaya mudras (postural mudras) combine physical postures with breathing and concentration.SanskritEnglishOther MeaningsIllustrationPrana MudraEnergy (breath) sealVipareeta Karani MudraInverted sealYoga MudraUnion mudraPashinee MudraFolded mudraManduki MudraGesture of the frogTadagi MudraBarrelled abdomen techniqueBandha mudras (lock mudras) are a type of mudra performed on the three diaphragms (respiratory, vocal, and pelvic). They are used in conjunction with holding the breath (kumbhaka) during pranayama.       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Adhara mudras (perineal mudras) are performed on the pelvic floor area and often relate to harnessing sexual energy.SanskritEnglishOther MeaningsIllustrationMaha MudraGreat mudraAshwini MudraHorse gestureVajroli\/Sahajoli MudraThunderbolt\/Spontaneous mudraMaha Bheda MudraThe great separating mudraMaha Vedha MudraThe great piercing mudraTable of ContentsSee also[edit]References[edit]Further reading[edit]External links[edit]See also[edit]References[edit]Further reading[edit]External links[edit] Media related to Mudras at Wikimedia Commons     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/list-of-mudras-yoga-wikipedia\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"List of mudras (yoga) – Wikipedia"}}]}]