In this episode, we dive into what are Mudras, different types of Mudras, and how they can help improve and better connect your mind and body in your meditation and/or yoga practice. Mudras have been used for thousands of years and are found in many religions, traditions, practices, and cultures all across the globe.
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Srinivasan, T. (2014, January). Prana and electrons in health and beyond. International journal of yoga. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4097910/
Tomlinson, K. (2020, August 26). An introduction to mudras. Ekhart Yoga. https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/practice/an-introduction-to-mudras#:~:text=The%20specific%20origins%20of%20mudras,Taoism%20and%20Indian%20classical%20dance
Tibetan Nuns Project. (2018, June 26). Mudras: Meaning of sacred hand gestures. https://tnp.org/mudras-meaning-of-sacred-hand-gestures/
What is a mudra? - definition from Yogapedia. Yogapedia.com. (n.d.). https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/5027/mudra
What is Gyan Mudra? - definition from Yogapedia. Yogapedia.com. (n.d.-b). https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6444/gyan-mudra
What is dhyana mudra? - definition from Yogapedia. Yogapedia.com. (n.d.-b). https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6871/dhyana-mudra
What is Anjali mudra? - definition from Yogapedia. Yogapedia.com. (n.d.-b). https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6415/anjali-mudra
Complete guide to mudras: Benefits and use in yoga, meditation & chakra balancing. Arhanta Yoga Ashrams. (2023, September 12). https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/complete-guide-to-mudras-and-benefits/
Tummee.com. (n.d.). Mudra of consciousness yoga (citta mudra). https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/citta-mudra
Kaul, V. (2022, October 18). All about Kaya Mudras, body gestures in yoga. Prana Sutra Yoga. https://www.prana-sutra.com/post/kaya-mudra-yoga-body-gestures
For Further Readings:
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Hatha Yoga Pradipika