108 Mudras

All 108 Mudras

The complete catalogue of 108 mudras — hasta, bandha, mana, kaya, and adhara.


Hasta

Chin Mudra

Awakening consciousness and receptivity, drawing energy upward into the crown

Hasta

Jnana Mudra

Grounding wisdom and turning attention inward for introspection and stillness

Hasta

Chinmaya Mudra

Turning awareness inward from external manifest reality to interior consciousness

Hasta

Adi Mudra

Returning to the primal, fetal state of consciousness; stimulating lung capacity

Hasta

Brahma Mudra

Centering awareness at the navel, seat of the manipura chakra and vital energy

Hasta

Prana Mudra

Activating and balancing vital life-force energy throughout the body

Hasta

Apana Mudra

Supporting the downward-moving apana vayu governing elimination and detoxification

Hasta

Vayu Mudra

Pacifying excess air element to relieve bloating, tremors, and nervous restlessness

Hasta

Agni Mudra (Surya Mudra)

Stimulating metabolic fire and reducing excess earth element for weight and digestion balance

Hasta

Prithvi Mudra

Strengthening the earth element to build stability, weight, and grounded confidence

Hasta

Varuna Mudra

Balancing bodily fluids and moisture, easing dryness of skin and joints

Hasta

Shunya Mudra

Reducing excess akasha (space/ether) element, relieving ear discomfort and dizziness

Hasta

Akash Mudra

Expanding the sense of inner space and heightening spiritual perception

Hasta

Linga Mudra

Generating internal heat (agni) to boost immunity and burn excess mucus or fat

Hasta

Dhyana Mudra

Cultivating deep meditative absorption and inner equilibrium

Hasta

Hridaya Mudra (Apana Vayu variant)

Supporting cardiac health and easing tension around the chest and heart center

Hasta

Abhaya Mudra

Dispelling fear and instilling courage, trust, and reassurance

Hasta

Varada Mudra

Cultivating compassion, generosity, and openhearted giving

Hasta

Anjali Mudra

Honoring the divine within oneself and others; centering the mind before practice

Hasta

Yoni Mudra

Turning attention to the source of creation and awakening the lower energy centers

Hasta

Bhairava Mudra

Balancing masculine and feminine energies, cultivating quiet inner strength

Hasta

Garuda Mudra

Improving circulation and energizing the whole body like the swift eagle

Hasta

Shankha Mudra

Purifying and strengthening the throat and voice, enhancing chanting practice

Hasta

Matangi Mudra

Strengthening digestion and stimulating the solar plexus (manipura) energy

Hasta

Kubera Mudra

Concentrating focus and drawing abundance, clarity, and manifestation power

Hasta

Pushan Mudra

Aiding digestion and assimilation of nourishment on physical and subtle levels

Hasta

Vajrapradama Mudra

Building indestructible inner confidence and steadiness like a thunderbolt

Hasta

Ganesha Mudra

Removing obstacles and building courage, willpower, and heart-opening strength

Hasta

Mukula Mudra

Directing concentrated pranic energy to a specific point or chakra

Hasta

Kalesvara Mudra

Contemplating the nature of time, impermanence, and surrender to the present

Hasta

Pankaja Mudra

Cultivating purity, grace, and the blossoming of the heart despite adversity

Hasta

Trishula Mudra

Invoking the three gunas' balance and Shiva's power of transformation

Hasta

Apana Vayu Mudra

Supporting heart health and easing acute cardiac and digestive discomfort

Hasta

Rudra Mudra

Restoring energetic balance, relieving fatigue, and steadying the mind

Hasta

Uttarabodhi Mudra

Aspiring toward supreme wisdom and the union of skillful means and insight

Hasta

Kshepana Mudra

Releasing pent-up energy, toxins, and blocked emotions from the body

Bandha

Root Lock

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of root lock, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Bandha

Upward Flying Lock

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of upward flying lock, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Bandha

Throat Lock

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of throat lock, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Bandha

Great Lock

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of great lock, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Eyebrow-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.

Mana

Tongue Lock Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of tongue lock seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Nose-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.

Mana

Earth-Gazing Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of earth-gazing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Sky-Gazing Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of sky-gazing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Beyond-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.

Mana

Mindless Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of mindless seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Six-Gated Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of six-gated seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Bee-Humming Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of bee-humming seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Crow Beak Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of crow beak seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Cooling Tongue Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of cooling tongue seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Hissing Cooling Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of hissing cooling seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Mana

Serpent 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.

Kaya

Inverted Action Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of inverted action seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Great Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of great seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Great Piercing Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of great piercing seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Seal of Union

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of seal of union, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Noose Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of noose seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Frog Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of frog seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Pond Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of pond seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Elephant Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of elephant seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Lion Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of lion seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Cowherd's Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of cowherd's seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Horse Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of horse seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Kaya

Energy-Moving Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of energy-moving seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Adhara

Seated 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.

Hasta

Heart-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.

Hasta

Fire 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.

Hasta

Eagle Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of eagle seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Hasta

Fish Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of fish seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Hasta

Serpent Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of serpent seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Hasta

Tortoise Seal

To cultivate mastery of subtle energy through the practice of tortoise seal, redirecting prana for physical purification and meditative absorption.

Hasta

Dharmachakra Mudra

Turning the wheel of dharma, teaching and inner transmission

Hasta

Vitarka Mudra

Discussion, intellectual clarity and transmission of teaching

Hasta

Karana Mudra

Warding off negativity and obstacles

Hasta

Tarjani Mudra

Commanding energy, warning and focused will

Hasta

Hakini Mudra

Integrating brain hemispheres and memory

Adhara

Vyana Mudra

Circulatory prana and whole-body coordination

Adhara

Samana Mudra

Digestive fire and metabolic equilibrium

Adhara

Udana Mudra

Upward energy, speech, and growth

Bandha

Ashwini Mudra

Anal sphincter contraction awakening pelvic energy

Hasta

Tattva Mudra

Balancing all five elements simultaneously

Hasta

Mushti Mudra

Containing and consolidating internal energy

Hasta

Surabhi Mudra (Dhenu Mudra)

Nourishment, compassion and the wish-fulfilling cow energy

Hasta

Matsya Mudra

Fluidity, adaptability and the fish incarnation energy

Hasta

Kurma Mudra

Withdrawal of senses and steady grounded support

Hasta

Varaha Mudra

Strength, rescue and uplifting of what is submerged

Hasta

Simha Mudra

Releasing tension through the lion's roar

Hasta

Naga Mudra

Awakening serpent power and inner courage

Hasta

Padma Mudra

Blossoming of the heart and devotional openness

Hasta

Chakra Mudra

Spinning and balancing the energy wheels

Hasta

Shivalinga Mudra

Union of Shiva and Shakti principles

Hasta

Gyan Vayu Combination Mudra

Balancing wisdom and air element for nervous stability

Hasta

Prithvi Shunya Combination Mudra

Grounding earth while dissolving excess space element

Hasta

Garuda Mudra

Improving circulation and releasing stagnation

Hasta

Kalesvara Mudra

Invoking the lord of time for patience and surrender

Hasta

Bhudi Mudra

Balancing water element and fluid regulation

Adhara

Vayu Shamak Mudra

Pacifying excess air element and joint discomfort

Hasta

Linga Shakti Mudra

Generating internal heat and reproductive vigor

Mana

Khechari Vayu Mudra

Subtle refinement of the tongue-lock airflow

Kaya

Yoni Mudra (Advanced Sense Withdrawal)

Complete sensory withdrawal and womb-space awareness

Mana

Agochari Mudra

Fixing gaze at the nose tip to still the mind

Mana

Unmani Mudra

Transcending the thinking mind into thoughtless awareness

Kaya

Manduki Mudra

Frog-like stillness for saliva and digestive rejuvenation

Hasta

Bhairava Yoni Mudra

Union of masculine stillness and feminine receptivity

Hasta

Angustha Mudra

Thumb-joint therapy and willpower activation

Hasta

Kartari Mudra

Scissor-like cutting away of negative influence

Hasta

Sahaja Shankha Mudra

Conch-shaped mudra for voice and throat healing

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