5 hasta mudras (hand gestures)
There are so many kinds of hasta mudras but in this article iam explaing 5 meditative Hasta Mudras along with their benefits. The 5 hasta mudras (hand gestures) 1. Jnana mudra (pyschic gesture of knowledge). 2. Chin Mudra (psychic gesture of consciousness). 3. Yoni Mudra (attitude of the womb or source) 4. Bhairava Mudra (fierce or terrifying attitude) 5. Hridaya Mudra (heart gesture). Scientific facts behind making hasta mudras Each finger represents one of the 5 elements when activated helps to keep the body and mind in balance. The index finger represents air element which helps to reduce the excess air in the body thumb represents fire element which increases the heat reducing the toxins. The middle finger represents space that helps with the supply of oxygen to the heart. The ring finger represents Earth element that helps to strengthen the muscles of the heart. When pressed increases the respective elements thereby bringing balance to all the eleme...