Duration: 3 minutes | Level: Beginner
Abhaya Mudra
Abhaya mudra is a symbolic, ritualistic gesture of the hands often used in a spiritual yoga practice to demonstrate fearlessness, protection, peace and friendship. From Sanskrit, abhaya means "fearlessness" and mudra means "gesture," "mark" or "seal." This ancient gesture is thought to be the first mudra the Buddha displayed after reaching enlightenment, as well as one that shows the hands empty of weapons, illustrating peace and safety.
To practice this mudra, the right hand is held open and faces out at shoulder height with a twisted elbow.
Benefits
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- <li>Abhaya mudra helps in conquering the fear.</li>
- <li>The hand posture in this mudra is in such a way that it fills us with courage.</li>
- <li>Calm the mind</li>
- <li>Brings fearlessness and relaxation to the brain.</li>
- <li>Abhaya mudra settles all the emotions caused by fear such as irritability, anxiety anger.</li>
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