Description
- Shakti mudra is a symbolic, ritualistic gesture of the hands often used in Ayurvedic or spiritual yoga practice to produce calming effects on the mind and body, specifically the pelvic area
- It is believed that the shakti mudra is capable of curing insomnia by calming and relaxing the individual who practices it.
Follow these steps to try Shakti mudra :
- In order to perform this mudra, the fourth and fifth fingers (the ring and little fingers) of both hands are pressed together, while the other fingers curl into a fist-like position, with the thumbs tucked against the palms.
Benefits
- This gesture in a quiet setting, while focusing on the breath.
- With pelvic-opening postures
- Calming effects on the mind and body