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YOGA MUDRAS:
Mudras are sacred gestures or hand positions; The Sanskrit word Mudra means seal. The ultimate goal of Mudra is a higher state of consciousness. These are powerful yoga postures performed with hands. Detailed descriptions of Mudras can be found in Tanrta sastra, Upasana sastra, Natya sastra, and other texts.

There are more than 300 Mudras, Human body have about 4000 nerve endings at the tips of the fingers. The nerve endings are connected with organs and can influence them in all levels depending on the individual need. Yoga Mudras are symbolic of Mantras and send signals to the endocrine glands (Shat chakras) and to a specific part of the brain depending upon the purpose of the Meditation and Yoga asanas.

The Human body made up of 5 Elements, and can bring into a proper balance with the Mudras. For example, of hand:

1. The Thumb represents the Fire / Sun. (Manipura Chakra)
2. The Index Finger represents Air / Wind. (Anahatha Chakra)
3. The Middle finger represents Sky / Space. (Vishudhi Chakra)
4. The Ring Finger represents Earth. (Muladhara Chakra)
5. The Small Finger represents Water. (Swadhishthana Chakra)