Description
- Chinmaya mudra, which is also referred to as “the gesture of awareness,” is one of the powerful mudras that promote physical and mental health.
- Chinmaya is a Sanskirt word which means "supreme awareness," “full of knowledge” or "pure wisdom"; and mudra means "gesture" or "seal."
- Mudras can be practised for up to 45 minutes. It is highly recommended to practice a mudra for at least 15 minutes a day.
Follow these steps to try Chinmaya Mudra :
- To practice chinmaya mudra, assume padmasana, vajrasana or sukhasana.
- Bring the tips of the thumb and forefinger together and form a circle.
- Curl the remaining fingers into your palms.
- Place your palms on the upper thighs.
- The palms can face upward or downward.
- Keep the eyes closed and breathe through the nose.
- Start practicing the mudra for 10 minutes and gradually increase the duration for up to 45 minutes.
Benefits
- Promotes flow of prana
- Positively impacts the energy in the thoracic region
- Promotes breathing in the midsection of the lungs
- Improves digestion.
- Promotes awareness of the body and mind.
- Bestows body mind health.
- Helps to keep the mind calm.
- It relieves stress and anxiety.