The Kamala Mudra opens the heart chakra and is a symbol of purity. A lotus flower sits on the surface of the pond, opening to the sun as its roots remain deeply embedded into the muddy bottom, holding it firm and strong. It is the symbol of light and beauty emerging from the darkness.
The prithvi mudra is considered to be a very powerful mudra that is capable of healing many ailments, some of which include chronic fatigue, osteoporosis, weight loss, convalescence or paralysis, burning sensations throughout the body, ulcers, and nail, hair or skin issues.
When used as part of a spiritual practice, the prithvi mudra is thought to influence the muladhara (root) chakra, which governs the individual’s sense of stability, rootedness and security. This chakra is also associated with instincts and one’s primal nature.
The Varun Mudra helps you to clearly and intuitively communicate. It also helps to balance the water content in your body by activating fluid circulation through the body, keeping it moisturized. This leads to healing for many skin conditions, blood conditions, osteoarthritis, digestive issues and to a natural glow of the skin.
YONI MUDRA Yoni represents the womb, the creative potential of existence. It is a classical meditation mudra and enhances creativity, receptivity, detachment and equanimity. It helps you in redirecting your attention inward and brings spiritual calmness, balance and peace to the heart and mind. The Yoni Mudra helps in quieting the mind. Practicing this helps your nervous […]
PRANA MUDRA Prana mudra activates inactive energy in your body. The gesture symbolizes the vital life force energy, which in Sanskrit is called prana. Prana is the dynamic life force within all living things. This hand seal encourages the flow of energy, which in turn helps awaken and attune the vital life force to make […]
Gyana mudra is known as the “yogic tranquilliser” as it brings calm, alleviates insomnia, depression and tremors associated with neurological diseases like Parkinson’s.
Join me as I explore 7 mudras over 7 days.
WHAT ARE MUDRAS AND WHY ARE THEY POWERFUL? In Sanskrit, mudra means “seal”, “mark” or “gesture.” Mudras are gestures (often of the hands but in Sattva Yoga we also use mudras of the eyes and tongue, and other body techniques). Mudras act as psychic energy seals that create energetic shifts in the mental, physical and […]
It is easy to dismiss the third eye chakra as being a bit woo-woo. I mean it’s all about psychic abilities and visions isn’t it? Well yes, and no. The third eye chakra is certainly pertinent to our sixth sense or intuition. But that’s only half the story. This chakra, known as Ajna in Indian […]
Mantras are specific sounds which have long been used to activate the chakras by chanting the sound that resonates to the particular chakra vibration. Sound is probably THE most powerful way to activate and balance your chakra system. When I was in India I visited an ayurvedic doctor who prescribed mantra meditation for me. He noticed my base/root chakra […]
It is easy to dismiss the third eye chakra as being a bit woo-woo. I mean it’s all about psychic abilities and visions isn’t it? Well yes, and no. The third eye chakra is certainly pertinent to our sixth sense or intuition. But that’s only half the story. This chakra, known as Ajna in Indian […]
