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Hasta Mudras

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Hasta Mudras are the mudras that are performed by simple finger gestures. So they are called hasta mudras. Hasta mudras and mana mudras, form a relatively large propotion in the universe of mudras. This reflects the fact that the operation and interpretation of information coming from these areas of the human body occupies 50% of the cerebral cortex.[1]

  • There are two kinds of hasta mudras :

1) Health Mudras: Health Mudras are primarily beneficial in developing and maintaining health.

  • They also have therapeutic usage.
  • Some of the important mudras in developing and maintaining health are: Jnana, Prithvi, Akasha, Varuna, Apana, and Prana.

2) Spiritual Mudras: Spiritual mudras are used in worship and meditation.

  • Some of the important spiritual mudras are : Namaste, Shankha and Dhyana.
  • Some mudras used in therapy are: Vayu, Apana, Vayu, Shoonya, Soorya, Jalodar Nashak and Linga.

References

  1. "MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES" by "SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR" page no 28