Description

• Shunya mudra is a simple yoga gesture designed to decrease the space element (akasha) in the body.

• It is a hasta (hand) mudra, and one of a series of therapeutic mudras thought to have healing properties.

• shunya mudra may be translated as "heaven mudra."

Follow these steps to try Shunya Mudra :

1. In this mudra, the tip of the middle finger is placed at the base of the thumb, and the thumb presses gently on the middle finger just below the knuckle.

2. The remaining three fingers stretch comfortably to the sky.

3. It can be practiced while seated, prone, standing or even walking, as long as the body is relaxed and the posture is symmetrical.

4. It is recommended that shunya mudra be practiced up to three times daily for five to 15 minutes each time, and should be discontinued when no longer needed for its health benefits.