Gyanmudras

  • 11 years ago
GYAN/DYAAN OR MUDRA VAAY-VARDHAK

Popularly known as Gyaan mudra this mudra increases the vaayu(air) element within the body.

The word Gyan means wisdom in Sanskrit. Thus, practicing the Gyan Mudra is believed to help instill wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. This is why the Gyan Mudra is widely used in many yogic meditation poses such as Pranayama. The Gyan Mudra is also known as the Chin Mudra.


Method of performing Gyan Mudra:


The Gyan Mudra should ideally be performed along with meditation asanas. Here are the steps of Gyan Mudra:

Sit down in a meditative pose such as the Sukha Asana (Easy Pose), Vajra Asana (Diamond Pose), or Padma Asana (Lotus Pose). You may even perform the Gyan Mudra while standing in the Tada Asana (Mountain Pose) or sitting comfortably on a chair.

Ensure that your back is held straight and your chest and head held up high.

Rest your hands on your knees with your palms facing upwards.

Touch the tip of the index finger to the tip of the thumb. The rest of the finger should be held straight and parallel to each other. This Mudra is performed with both hands.
Close your eyes and focus on your breath.

To further enhance the effectiveness of the Gyan Mudra, you may chant the word Om (Aum) in conjunction with every exhale.

Caution:

This is a very beneficial mudra and anyone can practice this.

Benefits:

As the name suggests, this mudra is meant to increase your concentration and memory power.

This mudra sharpens your brain power.

It has the ability to cure insomnia.

Practice this mudra regularly to heal yourself of all mental and psychological disorders like anger, stress, anxiety or even depression.

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