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Mudras : India Astrology Point

When we study Eastern philosophies, beliefs, culture, and the pragmatic yogic methods of Hinduism and Buddhism, we often come across practices of systematic hand gestures. The rites, rituals, initiations, dances, and spiritual disciplines of these Oriental religions and traditions are replete with multifold forms of hand gestures with symbolic meanings and empowering virtues. In Sanskrit these gestures are called Mudra. Mudra means 'seal,' or 'symbol.' The word has various connotations or definitions in Yogic and Tantric philosophies. In Hatha yoga, Mudras are special physical asanas, or body-postures; they are also certain exercises or processes that arouse into activity one's innate energies. The ancient yogic text, the 'Gheranda-Samhita,' describes twenty-five of these Mudras among which are: Ashvini-Mudra, Bhujangini-Mudra, Kaki-Mudra, Khecari-Mudra, Maha-Mudra, Manduki-Mudra, Matangi-Mudra, Nabho-Mudra, Pashini-Mudra, Sahajoli-Mudra, Shakti-Calani-Mudra, Shambhavi-Mudra, Tadagi-Mudra, Vajroli-Mudra, Viparita-Karani-Mudra, Yoni-Mudra, etc.