Dhyana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

What Does It Mean?Dhyana mudra is the mudra of meditation or concentration. Most yogis will use this hand gesture when they need to be super concentrated. This mudra is also known as samadhi mudra or the mudra of enlightenment.If you have done any sort of meditation...

Lotus Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Do It?

What Does It Mean? You all know what a lotus flower is right? The beautiful fully-petaled flower that grows out muddy water? It’s more commonly found in Asia, but most know that this flower is deeply symbolic. The spiritual meaning of the lotus is a symbol of...

Dharmachakra Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Do It?

What Does It Mean? This beautiful yoga mudra or hand gesture is said to represent the wheels of cosmic energy. The Sanskrit word “dharma” means the path to enlightenment, and the word “chakra” means wheel. In other words, when you do this mudra you are tapping...

Yoni Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

What Does It Mean?Yoni mudra is one of the most popular yoga mudras that is meant for quieting the mind and promoting inner peace.The meaning of the word yoni in Sanskrit means “womb” or “source.” Mudra means “gesture” or “seal” and is typically used during meditation...

Apana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

What Does Apana Mudra Mean?You know those times when you feel like your mind is out of balance, your yoga practice is off and nothing seems to help?This is when using a mudra can be especially helpful. Mudra is the Sanskrit word for “hand gesture,” and one of...

The 6 Ancient Yoga Bandhas (And How To Engage Them)

The bandhas are energetic locks in the body. In Sanskrit, “bandha” means to ‘hold,’ ‘tighten’ or ‘lock.’ It is a physical action that affects our pranic body (or life force). You’ll hear this magical Sanskrit term...