Psyfamily magazine March 2016 | Page 32

Psyfamily | March 2016

Chin Mudra

Gesture of Conscience

It represents the Union between man and the divine.

Join the tip of the thumb and the forefinger as to form a circle, the other fingers are joined and extended outwards with both hands, palms facing upward.

Jnan Mudra

Gesture of Knowledge

Represents the Union between man and the divine

Like Chin Mudra but with the palms facing downward.

Abhaya Mudra

Gesture of Fearlessness

Represents security, benevolence, peace and victory over fear.

The right hand raised to shoulder height, the arm bent and the palm facing outward with the fingers together in a vertical position.

Linga Mudra

Linga Gesture

Linga is the symbol of Shiva, represents the universe. This mudra produces heat in the body.

Cross fingers of both hands. Keep the left thumb straight surrounded by the right thumb and forefinger.