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Practical 31

Hasta Mudra

Hasta mudra is conducive for meditation, and helps in internalization.
Aim
Note
To perform the Hasta Mudra.

After completion of this practical you will be able to perform and demonstrate this
practice appropriate manner.

Requirements

• Yoga mat – 1
• Cylindrical cushion (1-2 ft length and thickness 10-15 cm) – 1

Preparation of Yoga classroom

• The room should be clean and well ventilated.

Preparation of practitioner

• Wear comfortable loose, light cotton clothes (Not too tight)

• Remove accesseries like spectacles, belt, watches etc. before practice.

Method
Sit in any comfortable meditative asana with head
neck and spine in a straight line.

1. Gyan Mudra: This mudra is performed by touching
index fingertip to tip of thumb, while holding other
three fingers straight.

Benefits: It improves memory, relieves tension, worries, Gyan Mudra
frustration and calms down mind. Gyan mudra improves
concentration, therefore it is practiced by students and
intellectuals to gain knowledge.

2. Vayu Mudra: This mudra is practiced by applying the index
finger to the base of the thumb and pressing it with the thumb.
Vayu Mudra

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