Mudras

Although the origins of mudras are not known, they have been around for thousands of years and have appeared in many different religious and spiritual traditions. The word mudra comes from the Sanskrit word: mud, which means bliss, and dra, which means dissolving. So, the word mudra literally means dissolving into bliss. It is also translated as a gesture, or an attitude used to create a circuit of energy in the body. Mudras can be performed with the hands, the head, the perineum, and even through specific shapes created with our entire body. In modern day yoga and meditation, we are most familiar with hand mudras.

Mudras are hand gestures during meditation that channel your body’s energy flow. Try these 10 commonly used mudras to improve your health and energy levels.

Mudras are a centuries-old tradition that can aid in reducing your stress and improving your mood. Here are seven mudras that are extremely easy to create and reap the benefits from.