✦ 108 Mudras
All 108 Mudras
The complete catalogue of 108 mudras — hasta, bandha, mana, kaya, and adhara.
Chin Mudra
Awakening consciousness and receptivity, drawing energy upward into the crown
HastaJnana Mudra
Grounding wisdom and turning attention inward for introspection and stillness
HastaChinmaya Mudra
Turning awareness inward from external manifest reality to interior consciousness
HastaAdi Mudra
Returning to the primal, fetal state of consciousness; stimulating lung capacity
HastaBrahma Mudra
Centering awareness at the navel, seat of the manipura chakra and vital energy
HastaPrana Mudra
Activating and balancing vital life-force energy throughout the body
HastaApana Mudra
Supporting the downward-moving apana vayu governing elimination and detoxification
HastaVayu Mudra
Pacifying excess air element to relieve bloating, tremors, and nervous restlessness
HastaAgni Mudra (Surya Mudra)
Stimulating metabolic fire and reducing excess earth element for weight and digestion balance
HastaPrithvi Mudra
Strengthening the earth element to build stability, weight, and grounded confidence
HastaVaruna Mudra
Balancing bodily fluids and moisture, easing dryness of skin and joints
HastaShunya Mudra
Reducing excess akasha (space/ether) element, relieving ear discomfort and dizziness
HastaAkash Mudra
Expanding the sense of inner space and heightening spiritual perception
HastaLinga Mudra
Generating internal heat (agni) to boost immunity and burn excess mucus or fat
HastaDhyana Mudra
Cultivating deep meditative absorption and inner equilibrium
HastaHridaya Mudra (Apana Vayu variant)
Supporting cardiac health and easing tension around the chest and heart center
HastaAbhaya Mudra
Dispelling fear and instilling courage, trust, and reassurance
HastaVarada Mudra
Cultivating compassion, generosity, and openhearted giving
HastaAnjali Mudra
Honoring the divine within oneself and others; centering the mind before practice
HastaYoni Mudra
Turning attention to the source of creation and awakening the lower energy centers
HastaBhairava Mudra
Balancing masculine and feminine energies, cultivating quiet inner strength
HastaGaruda Mudra
Improving circulation and energizing the whole body like the swift eagle
HastaShankha Mudra
Purifying and strengthening the throat and voice, enhancing chanting practice
HastaMatangi Mudra
Strengthening digestion and stimulating the solar plexus (manipura) energy
HastaKubera Mudra
Concentrating focus and drawing abundance, clarity, and manifestation power
HastaPushan Mudra
Aiding digestion and assimilation of nourishment on physical and subtle levels
HastaVajrapradama Mudra
Building indestructible inner confidence and steadiness like a thunderbolt
HastaGanesha Mudra
Removing obstacles and building courage, willpower, and heart-opening strength
HastaMukula Mudra
Directing concentrated pranic energy to a specific point or chakra
HastaKalesvara Mudra
Contemplating the nature of time, impermanence, and surrender to the present
HastaPankaja Mudra
Cultivating purity, grace, and the blossoming of the heart despite adversity
HastaTrishula Mudra
Invoking the three gunas' balance and Shiva's power of transformation
HastaApana Vayu Mudra
Supporting heart health and easing acute cardiac and digestive discomfort
HastaRudra Mudra
Restoring energetic balance, relieving fatigue, and steadying the mind
HastaUttarabodhi Mudra
Aspiring toward supreme wisdom and the union of skillful means and insight
HastaKshepana Mudra
Releasing pent-up energy, toxins, and blocked emotions from the body
BandhaRoot Lock
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of root lock, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
BandhaUpward Flying Lock
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of upward flying lock, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
BandhaThroat Lock
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of throat lock, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
BandhaGreat Lock
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of great lock, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaEyebrow-Center Gazing Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of eyebrow-center gazing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaTongue Lock Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of tongue lock seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaNose-Tip Gazing Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of nose-tip gazing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaEarth-Gazing Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of earth-gazing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaSky-Gazing Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of sky-gazing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaBeyond-the-Senses Gazing Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of beyond-the-senses gazing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaMindless Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of mindless seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaSix-Gated Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of six-gated seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaBee-Humming Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of bee-humming seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaCrow Beak Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of crow beak seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaCooling Tongue Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of cooling tongue seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaHissing Cooling Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of hissing cooling seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
ManaSerpent Air-Swallowing Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of serpent air-swallowing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaInverted Action Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of inverted action seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaGreat Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of great seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaGreat Piercing Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of great piercing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaSeal of Union
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of seal of union, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaNoose Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of noose seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaFrog Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of frog seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaPond Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of pond seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaElephant Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of elephant seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaLion Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of lion seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaCowherd's Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of cowherd's seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaHorse Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of horse seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
KayaEnergy-Moving Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of energy-moving seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
AdharaSeated Vital-Force Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of seated vital-force seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
HastaHeart-Ease Variant Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of heart-ease variant seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
HastaFire Column Variant Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of fire column variant seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
HastaEagle Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of eagle seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
HastaFish Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of fish seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
HastaSerpent Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of serpent seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
HastaTortoise Seal
To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of tortoise seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.
HastaDharmachakra Mudra
Turning the wheel of dharma, teaching and inner transmission
HastaVitarka Mudra
Discussion, intellectual clarity and transmission of teaching
HastaKarana Mudra
Warding off negativity and obstacles
HastaTarjani Mudra
Commanding energy, warning and focused will
HastaHakini Mudra
Integrating brain hemispheres and memory
AdharaVyana Mudra
Circulatory prana and whole-body coordination
AdharaSamana Mudra
Digestive fire and metabolic equilibrium
AdharaUdana Mudra
Upward energy, speech, and growth
BandhaAshwini Mudra
Anal sphincter contraction awakening pelvic energy
HastaTattva Mudra
Balancing all five elements simultaneously
HastaMushti Mudra
Containing and consolidating internal energy
HastaSurabhi Mudra (Dhenu Mudra)
Nourishment, compassion and the wish-fulfilling cow energy
HastaMatsya Mudra
Fluidity, adaptability and the fish incarnation energy
HastaKurma Mudra
Withdrawal of senses and steady grounded support
HastaVaraha Mudra
Strength, rescue and uplifting of what is submerged
HastaSimha Mudra
Releasing tension through the lion's roar
HastaNaga Mudra
Awakening serpent power and inner courage
HastaPadma Mudra
Blossoming of the heart and devotional openness
HastaChakra Mudra
Spinning and balancing the energy wheels
HastaShivalinga Mudra
Union of Shiva and Shakti principles
HastaGyan Vayu Combination Mudra
Balancing wisdom and air element for nervous stability
HastaPrithvi Shunya Combination Mudra
Grounding earth while dissolving excess space element
HastaGaruda Mudra
Improving circulation and releasing stagnation
HastaKalesvara Mudra
Invoking the lord of time for patience and surrender
HastaBhudi Mudra
Balancing water element and fluid regulation
AdharaVayu Shamak Mudra
Pacifying excess air element and joint discomfort
HastaLinga Shakti Mudra
Generating internal heat and reproductive vigor
ManaKhechari Vayu Mudra
Subtle refinement of the tongue-lock airflow
KayaYoni Mudra (Advanced Sense Withdrawal)
Complete sensory withdrawal and womb-space awareness
ManaAgochari Mudra
Fixing gaze at the nose tip to still the mind
ManaUnmani Mudra
Transcending the thinking mind into thoughtless awareness
KayaManduki Mudra
Frog-like stillness for saliva and digestive rejuvenation
HastaBhairava Yoni Mudra
Union of masculine stillness and feminine receptivity
HastaAngustha Mudra
Thumb-joint therapy and willpower activation
HastaKartari Mudra
Scissor-like cutting away of negative influence
HastaSahaja Shankha Mudra
Conch-shaped mudra for voice and throat healing
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