Description
- Citta mudra is a simple yoga technique or gesture, designed to promote the awakening of consciousness.
- Practicing this mudra helps the yogi focus inward, calming the mind and promoting the path toward liberation.
- Able to observe his/her feelings, thoughts, and beliefs more clearly, thereby distinguishing between the earthly personality and the true self.
Follow these steps to try Citta Mudra :
- Citta mudra may be practiced while seated, prone, standing or while moving, just so long as the body remains relaxed and symmetrical.
- It may also be practiced during pranayama and meditation.
- A samyukta hasta (“double hand”) mudra, citta mudra is performed by placing the hands in prayer position, or Anjali mudra
- The forefingers are folded until the tips touch the tips of the thumbs, while the other fingers remain extended.
Benefits
- Focus inwards,
- Calming the mind