Gyan Hasta Mudra:
The Sanskrit word “jnana” means pure knowledge. It is linked with sagacity and enlightened wisdom. That, which enables us discriminate between the right and the wrong and which shows us the light of truth, is “jnana”. Great spiritual endeavors (sadhana) are required for attainment of jnana. The jnana mudra pertains to the yoga practices for such a sadhana. Lord Buddha’s idols and pictures often depict his hands in this mudra. As per Indian Hindu mythology, goddess Saraswati is known as the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, and learning. Therefore Gyan mudra is also known as Saraswati mudra. Although – Gyan Mudra is a part of Vyan Mudra, Udan Mudra and Samaan Mudra, but according to Ayurvrdacharya Ms Indu Aurora – GYAN MUDRA – works on the prana and consciousness instead of just a dosha principle and physical sheath (a physical part) of the body. This mudra is beneficial for everyone and has no contradiction and contra-indications. We all can benefit from the immersion in wisdom . Benefits: • Eliminates drowsiness and lethargy • Decreases dullness of mind, lack of enthusiasm or initiative, recklessness, loss of memory • Improves disorders of the nervous system • Assists in meditation and naturally calms down the breath • Brings peace within and allows one to connect with one’s higher self • Brings the realization of rising beyond the trigunas – like:- sattva सात्विक/सतोगुणी- a quality of harmony, rajas राजसिक / रजोगुणी- a quality of passion, and tapas तामसिक/ तमोगुणी- a quality of inertia which are present in all things. Practice of this mudra increases the smooth flow of blood supply and circulation in the brain to help energize the neurons for instant action. This is how the jnana mudra helps in curing many of the brain related disorders. This mudra effectuates a balanced commingling of the agni and the vayu tatvas. We know that the tip of thumbs have the points of brain, pituitary and endocrine glands on it. So making Gyan mudra by pressing these centers with the index fingers, the brain and both the glands work actively to correct the sleeping pattern and eating disorders, BP, metabolism, mental state, physical growth, Retina Degeneration and Dwarfism. This mudra is also useful for enhancing mental capabilities. Its regular practice over a substantial stretch of time helps in sharpening the memory, mental concentration and thinking process and in increasing the grasping/learning capacities. It also activates and balances Apana Vayu as in case, if a belching (डकार) takes place after taking meals or if there is difficulty in defication – it means that the Apan Vayu which function is to eliminate the food residuals and toxins out of body by moving all downward is malfunctioning at present and this it is causing to move these upward instead. In such a case, the Apan Vayu gets corrected by practicing Gyan Mudra for few minutes and the Apan Vayu starts moving downward. Practicing this mudra in evening is helpful to save from the possible tension, anger, irritation, back pain or any kind of other pains, depression and we could enjoy restful sound sleep if practiced with Pran Mudra. Its instant effect is felt as slow relaxation of mind; retaining it for long induces a soothing sleep like effect. If one keeps one or both the hands in this mudra while lying on the bed, he often goes to sleep. Several types of mental disorders are prevented and cured by consistent practice of this mudra. It is beneficial for those suffering from insomnia. Short tempered and impatient persons can also get soothing improvement in their nature by practicing this mudra.
This Mudra activates air and air means movement so it will create movement in you and thus movement outside you. It reduces infatuation. It also helps us to avoid misconduct between male and female.
The Gyan Mudra is considered one of the most important mudras. It has been practiced in meditation for thousands of years, and continues to bring peace, calm and spiritual progress.
Known as the “mudra of knowledge”, it evokes the most expansive version of the self, so you can flow through your life lessons with ease and calm. It stimulates wisdom and knowledge.
The Gyan Mudra is found most useful to do this when speaking to someone so you come from your highest self.
To activate Kundalini, Gyan mudra is most often practiced with the hands resting on the knees while the elbows are jeet straight..
Benefits
The Gyan Mudra stimulates the root chakra, easing tension and depression. It relates to expansion and knowledge. It is extremely calming and brings the practitioner spiritual openness and ease in meditation. It is also known within traditional ayurveda to boost the air element, thus stimulating the brain, empowering the mind, nervous system and pituitary gland. It can help enhance concentration and prevent insomnia.
Why we Love the Gyan Mudra
We love the Gyan Mudra as it is simple and all-encompassing. In any given situation it connects you to the universal flow by simply joining the two fingers.
It also Balances Ego, Elevates Soul (आत्मबल), Inner Peace, A Calm Mind & Mental Immunity, Removes Unwanted Thoughts & Helps In Becoming Righteous. Improves Personality Disorders & Sleeplessness w.e.f. 21 & 3 days respectively, followed with Pran Mudra.
How It Works? Gyan Mudra – also known as meditation mudra or Dhyan mudra as it is an effective accompaniment to meditation due to its calming effect on the Mind.
In Prana Yoga, the index finger stands for the element Vayu or air. The air element is inherently mobile and imparts the quality of being unsteady or flighty to the Mind of the individual. Thumb represents Agni or the fire element. Both of these elements are related to all the parts of the body they constitute, along with the brain.
When the tip of the Index finger is joined with the tip of the thumb, in Jnana mudra, the air element gets stabilized imparting steadiness to the Mind or the related thinking process. Wisdom sets in only when the Mind is steady, thus this mudra is also known as Gyan ( wisdom) mudra.
Moreover, the points connected to the Pituitary and Pineal glands are situated on the tip of the thumb. Joining them with the tip of the index finger activates the overall secretions of the related hormones. The pituitary gland, also known as the master gland of the entire endocrine system impacts a being multiple physical and psychic levels. On the physical front, it is responsible for the proper growth of the body and at the psychic level it can make people liars, mean and bullies ( in case it is not functioning well), or geniuses, writers, poets or anthropologists ( in case of the pituitary gland if healthy).
Gyan mudra also impacts the Pineal gland which in turn is responsible for the healthy functioning of a number of related glands. A malfunctioning Pineal gland can lead to high BP, sex delinquency, and excessive retention of fluids in the body. This gland is also responsible for maintaining the general vigor of the body by regulating the flow of the cerebrospinal fluids rejuvenating the connected endocrine glands.
A healthy Pineal gland infuses sublimity in men, enhancing their wisdom and the willpower.
Advantages: Benefits of doing Gyan Mudra:-Practicing Jnana mudra strengthens the veins and the tendons in the body
Comprehension ability, memory and the concentration power of the Mind of the practitioner of Gyan mudra gets enhanced.
One of the benefits of practicing is that it rubs the emotions positively leading to a kind of discriminatory knowledge or enlightenment
The path of the movement of the electrical impulses along the nerves gets galvanized
The developmental impact of Jnana Mudra strengthens all the muscle systems: voluntary & involuntary
The voice of the practitioner of Jnana mudra gains power, strength as it positively impacts the vocal cords
Gyan mudra has been found very effective in healing conditions like hysteria, depression, dullness of mind, restlessness, different fears and phobias
It rectifies certain conditions related to the nervous system like alzimiers, neuritis, and cerebral palsy
It has the potency to correct or rejuvenate any damage related to the eye like optic atrophy or degeneration of the retina
Disorders like dwarfism ( hypopituitarism), diabetes, hypothyroidism, facial palsy, paraplegia, monoplegia can be cured, corrected by the regularly practicing Jnana mudra
Gyan mudra helps with overcoming addictions (morphine, bhang, charas, ganja, LSD, cocaine) and intoxication
Practicing Jnana mudra every day can help reduce violence, anger, or any tension inherent in one’s personality by propagating balance of mind
Imbeciles, weak minded individuals can benefit a lot from practicing Jnana mudra, Gyan
Insomniacs can benefit profoundly from practicing Jnana mudra
On the psychic level, Jnana mudra benefits by inducing the quality of conscientiousness towards work in the individual
It makes the individual mentally more aware and awake, leading to experiencing joy out of ordinary
Due to its balancing, calming effect on the Mind, Jnana mudra when done with meditation makes the experience more easy to come to reach at, thus terms like yoga Jnana mudra meditation are gaining popularity
Duration and repetitions: Jnana Mudra/ Gyan Mudra!
There is no time limit for practicing Jnana mudra as such, still, follow the below mentioned points in order to extract maximum benefit from the same
For curing hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, and diabetes practice Jnana / Gyan mudra for a minimum of 48 minutes every day
For arresting violence and irritability in the behavior, and for curing insomnia one must practice Jnana mudra for 48 minutes followed by Prana mudra for 20 minutes(Kind Courtesy: Randeep Singh Ji, Edited by DC Chaudhary)
Astro Explanation: Planet Jupiter’s – Gyan Mudra relates to Expansion- knowledge. ज्ञान मुद्रा करने हमारे ज्ञान में वृद्धि होती है। ज्योतिष अनुसार अंगूठा अग्नि तत्व का प्रतीक होने के साथ साथ वो मंगल ग्रह का प्रतिनिधित्व भी करता है तथा तर्जनी उंगुली वायु तत्व ऐंवम बृहस्पति ग्रह की प्रतीक भी होती है तथा जब यह दोनों अग्नि व वायु तत्त्व यानि ऊर्जा ग्रह मंगल ऐंवम ज्ञान के गुरु बृहस्पति देव आपस में मिलते हैं तो अग्नि तत्त्व व वायु तत्वों के संगम से अथवा कहें की – मित्र ग्रह मंगल की ऊर्जा प्राप्त कर के देवगुरु बृहस्पति का प्रभाव और अधिक बढ़ जाने से हमारी बुद्धि का और अधिक विकास होता है।
A Different View of Gyan Hasta Mudra Gyan Mudra~Seal of Wisdom Gyan ज्ञान grounded ˈग्राउन्डिड् फ़ील कराने having the ability to make good decisions; having a sensible and realistic attitude to life, helping to live in the present जीवन के प्रति वास्तविक तर्कसंगत दृष्टिकोण अपनाना; व्यावहारिक, विवेकपूर्ण वर्तमान में जीना सिखलाने में सहायक। Have you ever seen pictures of meditating monks with their hands in specific positions? Doesn’t it feel so calming just LOOKING at them like this? I used to wonder what they were doing with their hands. What is the significance of each hand gesture and why is it being done? Is there an added benefit to doing the hand position shown above during meditation or can I just plop my hands on my knees? What is Gyan Mudra? So many questions about a very private practice! That’s why I went on an exploratory mission to find out what meditators always seem to be doing with their hands and why! It turns out that meditators are utilizing mudras. Mudra’s are special placements of the fingers and hands that encourage the mind to focus. Once the mind is focused and your energy is directed to your hands, your nervous system can now begin to relax. Gyan mudra specifically helps to facilitate inner wisdom by connecting the thumb to the index finger. Both the Indian healing system (Ayurveda) and the Chinese healing system (Acupuncture) teach that the thumb and index finger have specific pressure points and energy that are activated when pressed together. This activation creates the inner balance and quiet needed to attain wisdom. In Sanskrit: Gyan=”Wisdom” Mudra=”Seal” Other names: Jnana Mudra, Dhyan Mudra, Chin Mudra Background: Gyan Mudra is regarded as one of the most important Mudras. It has been used to enhance meditation for thousands of years. In Sanskrit, these two words mean the “Seal of Wisdom.” How to do: •Sit in Lotus Pose (Padmasna) or Cross Legged Pose (Sukhasana). Lay the top of each hand gently on the thighs, palms faced upwards. •Touch your index finger to your thumb. Allow the 2 fingers to slowly circle around each other. Feel the energy from your beating pulse. Let the other fingers extend out straight and together. •Roll your shoulder back and down so that you are sitting up straight. Imagine a string pulling the top of your head towards the sky. •Breathe. Ahhhhh! Meditate if desired or simply enjoy feeling the breath swirl up from the belly to cool the nostrils. Benefits Calms the mind and enhances concentration, creativity, and memory. Reduces insomnia, anxiety and depression. Stimulates the endocrine system (glands regulating hormones such as mood, sleep, growth, reproduction, and metabolism). Balances the pituitary gland (regulates thyroid) and nervous system (responds to stimuli – sympathetic/parasympathetic). Purifies the respiratory system and stimulates the brain. In real life: So how does all of this apply to my regular life? To me it means that I am strongly connected to the earth during this mudra. I can feel my roots extend far into the ground. I am safe and secure. BUT my head also lifts towards the sky. I soak in energy and new life from the sun. The air that now flows through my body enables me to be free and light. My hormones are in balance. I have the ability through this Mudra to connect to ancestors from thousands of years ago who also performed Gyan Mudra. The wisdom that they sought, I also seek. The wisdom that was inherent in them is also inherent in me. By performing Gyan Mudra I can instantly connect with my inner wisdom and seal in its benefits. Other Facts Chakra The root chakra (1st Chakra) is stimulated by Gyan Mudra. The root chakra is loacated at the base of the spine. It is the foundation for all the other chakras as it provides a sense of safety and stability. Ayurveda In Ayurveda, Gyan Mudra is known as Vaayu Vardhak Mudra. According to this ancient medicinal system, our body is made up of 5 earth elements: earth (Prithvi), air (Vayu) , water (Jal), fire (Agni), and space (Akasha). The goal is to keep all of these elements in balance. The thumb represents the fire element and the index finger represents air element. By performing Gyan Mudra, the air element within the body naturally balances.Why do we want a balanced Air element? Because air represents purification, mobility, lightness, energy, relief, and cooling. Dosha Gyan Mudra is the most helpful for Kapha Doshas. This Dosha is made up of heavier elements that need some lightness when imbalanced. Vatta Doshas should perform in moderation due to the prominence of the air element. Acupuncture In Acupuncture, the hand has a variety of reflex zones. The pituitary and endocrine glands are correlated to the tip of the thumb. The pressure used to practice Gyan Mudra activates these 2 systems, allowing them to work together. An Other Important Version: What is Gyan Mudra? by Dr. Ramdesh | Kundalini Yoga, Mudras | 8 comments FacebookTwitterPinterest26EmailShare Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. Spirit Voyage may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click through and make a purchase. What is Gyan Mudra? Gyan Mudra is a powerful mudra (or hand position) practiced for thousands of years by yogis that brings peace, calm, and spiritual progress. It relates to the planet Jupiter. Artistic depictions of great spiritual masters such as Guru Nanak, Christ, Buddha, and Mahavir are all shown regularly with this hand position. In addition to its many spiritual qualities, Gyan Mudra has wide and varied health benefits, making it one of the most practiced mudras of all. How to do Gyan Mudra: Connect the thumb and the forefinger (tip to tip, not tip to nail, which is another “active” variation of Gyan Mudra). The other fingers are straight but relaxed. Pressure between the thumb and forefinger is light. Why do Gyan Mudra? Gyan Mudra does many things. Stimulating the root chakra, it eases tension and depression. It relates to expansion and knowledge. It is extremely calming and brings the practitioner spiritual openness and ease in meditation. Also known as Vaayu-Vardhak in traditional ayurveda, this mudra boosts the air element (Vaayu), thus stimulating the brain, empowering the mind, nervous system, and pituitary gland. Its many benefits also include stimulating the endrocrine system, and through the air element, it dries out joints and cartilage which might otherwise be full of fluid, causing pain and joint stiffness. (Note: In Kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, he said that the Jupiter Finger relates to the element of Ether (Akaash) whereas in many forms of Ayurveda, this finger is said to relate to the element of Air. The science of mudra is somewhat fluid, as there are many traditions. Should Gyan Mudra be seen as relating to the Ether Tattva instead of Air, the benefits would include the sense of hearing. No matter which element this finger represents, the end result of expansion, calm, elevation, and receptivity to knowledge stay the same.) In Kundalini Yoga, Gyan mudra is most often practiced with the hands resting on the knees and the elbows straight, although Yogi Bhajan taught it with many variations. If the palms face down, one is grounding and rooting oneself to the earth. If the palms point out, you are connecting yourself to celestial knowledge. In this position, one of the most common in yoga and meditation, the mudra practitioner becomes detached from worldly affairs. Variations of this mudra include Abhay Gyan Mudra, which is holding both hands in Gyan Mudra and bringing the arms up, palms facing in front of you (as if you are taking an oath.) In this particular position, the mudra inspires fearlessness. Another variation, known as Dhyan Gyan Mudra, keeps the hands in Gyan Mudra and pulls them in resting on the lap, extended fingers facing each other. There are many variations of this mudra, and you will see it pop up again and again in Kundalini yoga meditations and kriya. Traditionally in India, mudras are practiced as distinct meditations. If you choose to practice Gyan Mudra separately from a Kundalini yoga meditation, it is suggested to hold the mudra for at least 30-45 minutes (early morning hours are ideal) to experience health benefits. You can add Gyan Mudra while chanting any mantra in the Kundalini yoga tradition, and it serves as a “default” mudra when you don’t know what to do with your hands while chanting or meditating. Naran Sir version for Back Pain: Chin Mudra This activates air element – one of the five elements, inside you. It is connected with Heart Chakra. Chant the bija mantra ‘Om Yum Namaha’ when you do the Mudra. How to do Chin Mudra On both hands, index finger touching the thumb, keep the other three fingers straight. Can keep the eyes closed — not necessary though. Watch the breath. Preferably keep the back straight or move around if you are feeling lethargic. Advantages of doing Chin Mudra For Lower Back Pain, do Chin Mudra and chant Vallabham Gajananam EkDantam or “Wung R Hong”. Chin Mudra brings down the stress level. Therefore, do Chin Mudra until tension comes down to zero. This is also called as Gyan Mudra as it is normally used during meditation by keeping your hands on your lap, with the palm of the hands facing the sky. You can put Chin Mudra while chanting mantras. Chant EEJO while doing Chin Mudra. After eating food, if Belching happens, then it means the Apanan – a type of prana that is supposed to flow down, is coming up. It will also bring down your head aches – which could be happening due to too much worry and thinking. You will get better relief by doing this Mudra and chanting the Chinese mantra. How to remove congestion from the pranic body? If the congestion is more, Chin Mudra is the most effective way to remove the congestion. Chin Mudra will activate the Apana Vaayu which goes down. You have to do inhaling and exhaling with Chin Mudra. This Mudra releases the excess energy from us. For example, your excess anger will come down. Kindles yellow energy inside you. Mars is activated. A 20 year old girl accidently falls in love with a person of 40 years. May be it is infatuation. This Mudra controls the infatuation. If they don’t want to do the Mudra, give them gem remedy Coral. If its infatuation, they will separate and if it is true love they will marry. Infatuation is excess of un-channelled energy. This Mudra helps to prevent misconduct between male and female. Good for Lethargy When you feel sleepy after lunch. Mentally stressed out in the evening as too many thoughts in the mind. Not able to get from bed in the morning. Chin Mudra boosts your energy and thus activity. When the mind has gone overboard, it can normalize. The Chin Mudra helps to boost activity during the day. Affirmations to remove lethargy “I release my desire to sleep” “I release my resistance to get up and do the work. (Desire and resistance work in opposite directions) Jnana mudra by Ayurwiki.org: The Jnana Mudra is done by touching the tips of the thumb and the index together, forming a circle, and the hand is held with the palm inward toward the heart. Jnana mudra balances vayu in our body and steadies the mind.[1] Formation This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumbs and the index finger.
Effect
Vayu causes movements and thoughts. Agni related to the brain. When the tips of the index finger and the thumb join together the vayu gets stabilized. Vayu and Agni together control the mind. That is why this mudra is calles Jnana Mudra – Mudra of Wisdom. At the top of the thumb lie the points of the endocrine glands pituitary and pineal. Performing this mudra balances their secretion.
Pituitary gland
This gland controls air and space in the body. This is the king of all glands. So it sends orders to all other glands. This gland controls will power, sight, hearing, memory and sense of discrimination. Pituitary controls the growth of the body. An over worked pituitary gland makes people physically big in size. While under worked pituitary may result in making them smaller in size. This gland also governs the growth of the mind-brain. This gland may be damaged due to fear, injury or tension during pregnancy, leading to malfunctioning of the other glands and that in turn, could result in giving birth to mentally retarded children. An improper functioning of this gland tends to make people mean, liars and bullies. As pituitary and pineal glands are situated in the head it is harmful to hit the children on head. When pituitary gland is predominant it helps people to become great geniuses, eminent literary men, poets, scientist, philosopher and lovers of mankind.
Pineal gland
Pineal gland also controls the development of other glands and regulates them. Malfunctioning of this gland leads to high BP and sex delinquency. Moreover it controls the potassium and sodium balance in the body. Its malfunctioning leads to excessive retention of fluids. This gland controls the proper flow of cerebro spinal fluid thus keeping all the glands and body vitalised, strong and healthy. This gland is also knopwn as the ‘Third Eye’. The predominance of this gland generates a sense of sublimity helping men to grow into saints, endowed with divine qualities. These people have great wisdom and willpower. They are not affected by physical suffering or sorrow. In modern times stress/ tension/ worry/ fear have increased and these often disturb all endocrine glands. Therefore balancing these glands with Jnana mudra become very crucial.
Benifits
Tendons, venis become strong.
Mental power of grasping, concentration and memory increases.
Empower the mind causing a positive effect on emotions and leading to enlightenment.
Facilitates movements of electrical impulses along nerves.
Empowers the pituitary gland and thereby the entire system of endocrine glands.
Empowers the muscles both voluntary an involuntary.
Empowers the vocal cords and voice by empowering the thyroid gland.
Mental maladies like – madness, hysteria, dullness of mind, lack of initiative, loss of memory, lethargy, frestlessness,fear and phobias and depression are cured.
Disorders of the nervous system like cerebral palsy, alzheimers disease and neuritis are rectified.
degeneration of the retina and topic atrophy are set right.
Endocrine – hormonal disorders like hypo petuitarism (Dwarfism) hypo-thyroidism, diabetes etc. are cured (with a 50 minutes practice everyday). Muscular disorders facial palsy, monoplegia and paraplegia are cured by regular practice of jnana mudra.
Bad habits like addiction, intoxication can be overcome.
Violent and cruel behaviour is due to mental imbalance which would be overcome by this therapy – jnana mudra 50 minutes followed by prana mudra 15 minutes.
For students jnana mudra as a boon. This improves memory, develops concentration and improves brain power. mental development in manifold.
Mentally retarded children will benefit – when they sleep, put a band around the jnaan mudra as there is no time limit to perform this mudra.
Sleeplessness and insomnia can be cured by practising 50 minutes of jnana mudra followed by 15 minutes of prana mudra.
Tension is removed, anger is pacified.
Soothes irritability, harsh behaviour.
Aids in withdrawal from SMACK,LSD,MORPHINE,BHANG,CHARAS,COCAINE and GANJA.
Increases commitment to work and selfless devotion to duty.
Aids in the awakening of intuition which leads to a feeling of awareness and joy
Quota View of Gyan Mudra:
Gyan mudra is the most popular mudra in hand mudras. It is widely used in all types of practices like meditation, worship, healing, dancing and etc. The meaning of the Sanskrit word “Gyan” is Supreme Knowledge.
Popularly known as the “mudra of knowledge,” The practice of this mudra enhances brain and knowledge.
The Therapeutic uses of Gyan Mudra
When Gyan mudra is used in healing practices, it is called as Vayu-Vardhak mudra. It is one of the best mudras to overcome Vata deficiency. It is useful in treating diseases caused due to Vata deficiency. The Practice of Vayu-vardhak mudra increases Air element and vata prakrati within the body.
Other Names Of Gyan mudra
Vayu-vardhak mudra
Jnana mudra
Dhyan Mudra.
Vayu-vardhak increases Vayu element in the body. In hatha yoga, this mudrā is used for meditation. In Ayurveda, this mudra is known Vayu-vardhak mudra.When you meditate on doing this mudra, it gives you quick results.You can also use foods to overcome Vata dosha
Gyan mudra
How to do Gyan mudra
Sit in any comfortable posture.
Join the tips of index finger and thumb finger of both the hands.
According to the placement of the hands, the name of the mudras changes.
When you place it on your thigh, it is called Gyan mudra.
The Impact of Gyan mudra practice
Gyan mudra increase air element within your body. It is also helpful to Improve mind power and leads to spiritual enlightenment.
The practice of Gyan mudra stimulate the Brain, and all the nervous system is strengthened.
It also facilitates movements of electrical impulses along nerves.
Gyan mudra strengthens pituitary gland that helps to improve entire system of endocrine glands.
Gyan mudra strengthens all the muscles in the body.
Other benefits of Gyan mudra are, It reinforces vocal cords, heart, renders the skin and mucous membranes to dry, gives the joints and articular cartilage dry.
Vayu plays a major role in the bodily humor Vata.Increasing air element in the body strengthens Vata humor.If you are in Vata deficiency, Gyan mudra is the best remedy to overcome it.The persons who are having Vata dosha should do this mudra moderately.
Benefits of Gyan Mudra
The Practice of Gyan mudra is helpful to overcome following conditions;
The dullness of mind
Lack of enthusiasm or initiative creativity,
Recklessness,
Loss of memory,
Deficient brain power.
Drowsiness, lethargy, mental retardation,
Nervous weakness,
Neuropathy,
Alzheimer’s disease,
Hypopituitarism,
Hypothyroidism,
Hypoparathyroidism,
Hypoadrenalism these
Muscular disorders like myopathies, myasthenia gravies, paresis, paralysis(viz paralytic squint, ptosis, facial palsy, vocal paralysis, respiratory paralysis, monoplane, paraplegia, hemiplegia, quadriplegia, etc.)
Duration of Gyan mudra practice
Daily thirty minutes of practice is enough to get best results of Gyan mudra. You can do it at any place or http://anytime.It is preferred that early morning and meditates to get quick results.
As said at the beginning of, If you have Vata dosha(Prakriti) then you should perform it moderately.
Other Variations of Gyan Mudra:
According to the placement of your hand the name and benefits of Gyan mudra changes. Few important variations of this mudra are given below.
Abhaya Gyan mudra
The practice of Abhaya Gyan mudra enables the practitioner to develop the virtue of fearlessness.
Method sits in Padmasana and hands rise half in Gyan mudra. You can see it in picture.
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