The Power Of Mudra

Uttarabodhi Mudra, Uttara meaning “realisation,” and bodhi meaning “enlightenment.”

This mudra symbolises the experience of non separateness, and dispels fear. You can use this mudra to remind yourself that strength comes from interdependence, not independence. You can incorporate this mudra into your practice in asana such as Virabhadrasana I (Warrior Pose I) and Virabhadrasana III (Warrior Pose III). In a seated meditation, hold this mudra at heart level and bring to mind how connected you are to others. This Mudra can help to strengthen the mind, the lungs and the large intestine. It helps to soothe excitatory nerves and strengthens the inhalation process, helping to relieve stress and anxiety.

Interlace the middle through to pinky fingers, press the index fingers together, and pull the thumbs away from the index fingers, with the thumb tips and palms touching, creating an almost pistol shape with hands. Lengthen & straighten through the arms as you raise above the head.