: Reduces excess "air" in the body; commonly used to relieve joint pain, arthritis, and stomach gas. Prana Mudra (Mudra of Life)
: Touch the tips of the ring and little fingers to the tip of the thumb. Healing power of mudras
: Touch the tips of the middle and ring fingers to the tip of the thumb. : Reduces excess "air" in the body; commonly
: Apply gentle, steady pressure between the fingertips rather than pressing hard. : Apply gentle, steady pressure between the fingertips
: For noticeable results, it is often recommended to practice for 15 to 45 minutes daily, either in one session or split into smaller increments.
Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used in yoga and meditation to direct the flow of energy, known as prana , throughout the body. Often called the "yoga of the hands," these gestures are based on the principle that the five fingers represent the five elements of nature: : Fire Index Finger : Air Middle Finger : Space (Ether) Ring Finger : Earth Little Finger : Water ⚡ Popular Healing Mudras