Duration: 3 minutes | Level: Beginner
Ushas Mudra
Ushas mudra is a basic yoga gesture that's designed to energize the body and awaken creativity. It is a hasta (hand) mudra. The name is derived from the Sanskrit ushas, meaning “dawn,” and mudra, meaning “gesture” or “seal.”
In this mudra, the hands are clasped together with the fingers interlaced. For men, the right thumb should be on top. For women, the left thumb rests on top. The top thumb should apply gentle pressure to the other thumb.
In English, ushas mudra is also known as "the break-of-day mudra" and "the origin of all good things.”
Benefits
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- <li>Increases clarity and mental alertness</li>
- <li>Balances the hormones</li>
- <li>Enlivens sexuality</li>
- <li>Enhances pleasure</li>
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