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The deity Ganesha is revered as the “remover of obstacles,” and ganesha mudra is therefore used to cultivate feelings of stability, confidence, and warmth. Maintain an active, subtle pulling of the hands against one another to keep the chest open. Utilize this mudra to counter feelings of doubt, weakness, or uncertainty.
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One of the most common mudras, Anjali invites connection to the heart (the thumbs touch the chest here) as well as feelings of humility, respect, and devotion. A fun fact with this mudra is that it shows respect for different entities depending on hand location: above the head for deities, at the forehead for teachers, and at the heart for a more general purpose. Utilize this mudra to show respect and gratitude for others, yourself, and/or your practice in general.
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Mudgara Mudra, or the club of Hanuman, can be used to instill courage and virtue. As it stimulates the immune system, it can also be used to promote self-healing. Although often paired with hanumanasana (side splits, as pictured above), it can be added into any posture of your choosing. Utilize this mudra to provoke feelings of resolve and determination within yourself.
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Jnana translates to “wisdom” so this mudra is used to evoke calm, lightness, and clarity of the mind. It redirects prana back into the body and is therefore a beneficial addition to any pose. Jnana mudra is also commonly used mudras in meditation. Utilize this mudra to cultivate a clear and focused mind.
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Padma or “lotus” mudra settles the mind, opens the heart chakra, balances the immune system, and also decreases the attachments of the ego, making this mudra a powerful addition to any practice. This mudra can be held above the head or at heart’s center. Utilize this mudra when you might feel closed-off, bitter, or resentful in any way.
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