Glossary

Mudra

मुद्रा · mudrā · MOO-drah

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Pronunciation

Meaning

seal; gesture

Hand or body gestures that channel energy and deepen focus.

Mudras are symbolic hand positions or full-body seals that direct prana (energy) through subtle channels. Common mudras include Anjali (prayer hands), Gyan (thumb-index touch), and Chin Mudra.

In practice

PranaDhyana

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