Description

• Jnana mudra is a sacred hand gesture or ‘seal,’ used during yoga and meditation practice as a means of channeling the flow of vital life force energy known as prana.
• The connection of the thumb and index finger in jnana mudra, therefore, represents the union of the supreme and inner realities
• Practicing this mudra during meditation helps to still and stabilize the mind, in turn promoting concentration and deeper states of meditation.

Follow these steps to try Jnana Mudra :

1. To practice this mudra, the index finger is tucked under the tip of the thumb to form a circle, with the remaining three fingers extended.

2. The back of the hands can rest on the thighs or knees, with palms facing upward.

3. Although jnana mudra can be practiced in any yoga asana, it is most commonly used in a stable seated position such as sukhasana (easy pose) or padmasana (lotus pose).

4. A variation of this gesture is to touch the tip of the index finger and thumb together, thereby forming a full circle.

5. For maximum benefits, this mudra should be practiced during meditation for at least 15 minutes, 2-3 times per day.

6. Whilst practicing jnana mudra, the body should be alert but relaxed, with little to no strain in the arms or extended fingers