Yoga Yoga Mudra Jnana Mudra

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According to yogic scriptures, the index finger is supposed to represent ego, while the thumb represents the Universal spirit. The Jnana Mudra symbolizes destruction of ego, as the index finger is held down and conquered by the thumb.

Steps

While practicing the Jnana Mudra, make sure that you are sitting comfortably in the meditative pose, with your eyes closed.

Then, you need to -

• Place your hands on your knees in such a way that the inner part of your wrists rests on the kneecap and the palm faces downwards
• Form a circle by bringing your index finger and thumb together. Make sure that the nail of the forefinger rests on the first thumb joint
• Keep the other three fingers extended

Benefits

Jnana Mudra is said to be one of the most therapeutic mudras that a person can practice. Some of the health benefits of this gesture include -

• Alleviating nervous tension from the body
• Boosting memory
• Curing insomnia
• Developing creativity
• Enhancing spirituality
• Increasing mental peace
• Regulating the flow of air in the body
• Stabilizing the mind

Though there are no known side effects that have been associated with the Jnana Mudra, it is best that one consults a doctor before practicing any yoga gesture.

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Jnana Mudra

• Gyan Mudra
• Prana Mudra
• Vayu Mudra
• Prithvi Mudra
• Chin Mudra
• Apaan Mudra
• Surya Mudra
• Shunya Mudra
• Linga Mudra
• Ganesha Mudra
• Mandala Mudra
• Shankh Mudra
• Rudra Mudra
• Apan Vayu Mudra
• Surahi Mudra
• Surabhi Mudra
• Hakini Mudra
• Bronchial & Asthma Mudra
• Back Mudra
• Kundalini Mudra
• Khechari Mudra
• Yoni Mudra