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3 Intention Setting
• Role: Setting a clear intention or sankalpa for the mudra practice can significantly enhance its benefits,
directing energy towards a specific goal or state of being.
• Complementary Practices: Visualization or mantra chanting can be incorporated to reinforce the intention
and increase focus during the practice.
4 Physical Posture (Asana)

• Role: While mudras can be practiced in any comfortable seated or standing position, combining them with
specific yoga asanas can intensify their effects.
• Complementary Practices: Yoga sequences that align with the energy or element the mudra influences. For
example, Gyan Mudra can be combined with meditation poses like Sukhasana (Easy Pose) or Padmasana
(Lotus Pose).
5 Chanting and Mantras

• Role: The vibrational energy of chanting or reciting mantras can complement the energetic alignment
facilitated by mudras.
• Complementary Practices: Chanting OM or specific bija mantras associated with the mudras or the chakras
they influence can enhance the practice.
6 Environment Preparation
• Role: Creating a supportive environment can help deepen the practice, making it more enjoyable and
effective.
• Complementary Practices: Use of calming incense, dim lighting, or a quiet space free from distractions can
aid in focusing energy and intention.
7 Regular Practice and Patience
• Role: Consistency and patience are key in experiencing the subtle benefits of mudras, as effects can
accumulate over time.
• Complementary Practices: Keeping a practice journal to note experiences, feelings, and any changes
noticed over time can be helpful.

Procedure of Mudras:
Gyan Mudra:
The Gyan Mudra is a simple yet powerful hand gesture (mudra) used in meditation, pranayama (breath work), and
yoga practice to promote mental clarity and concentration. Here is a step-by-step guide to practicing the Gyan
Mudra:
1 Find a Comfortable Seat
a Begin by finding a comfortable seated position. This
can be on a chair with your feet flat on the ground, or
on the floor in a cross-legged position (Sukhasana).
b Ensure your spine is straight, shoulders relaxed, and
your hands rest comfortably on your knees or thighs.
2 Prepare Your Hands
a With both hands, touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of
the index finger.

b The other three fingers (middle, ring, and little finger)
should be extended, relaxed but straight.
3 Hand Placement
a Once in the Gyan Mudra, place your hands on your
knees or thighs with palms facing upwards. This
gesture symbolizes receptivity and openness.

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