Have you ever felt overwhelmed without knowing why: too many thoughts, too many demands, too much of everything… and not enough air? We then look for complicated solutions, endless routines, methods that require equipment, time, and discipline. What if, for once, the gateway to greater calm was tiny, almost invisible, right at your fingertips? The kind of trick that seems insignificant… until you actually try it.
Gyan Mudra: this simple gesture that intrigues
The Gyan Mudra (pronounced “gee-an”) is often called the mudra of knowledge . A mudra is a symbolic hand position used in yoga, mindful breathing, and meditation. Simply put: a small gesture, but a big intention.
It’s often seen on ancient statues and in depictions of sages in meditation… and it’s not just decorative. The idea is to give the body a signal of stability to help the mind calm down.
How to perform Gyan Mudra correctly
Good news: you don’t need anything except… your hands.
Touch the tip of your thumb with the tip of your index finger.
Keep the other three fingers extended but relaxed, without tension.
Place your hands on your thighs or knees.
Palms facing upwards, shoulders relaxed, back straight, without stiffness.
The small detail that changes everything: gentleness. You don’t pinch your fingers, you simply bring them into contact, like a light period placed at the end of a sentence.
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