Yoga mudrasana

In Dandayamana Yoga Mudrasana, ‘Danda’ means ‘Stick or Staff’, ‘Yamana’ means ‘balancing’ or ‘maintaining’, ‘Mudra’ means ‘seal’, and ‘asana’ means ‘pose’. Thus it translates as Standing Yoga Seal Pose. It’s called so because in this pose the hands are interlocked (or seated) back and one needs to balance the body in forward bend. Dandayamana Yoga Mudrasana also known as Dwikonasana. Here, ‘Dwi’ means ‘Two’, ‘Kon’ means ‘Angle’, and ‘asana’ means ‘pose’. In the pose, the upper body makes one angle with the raised arms from behind and another angle with the lower body. This pose is generally performed in the middle of standing sequence when core muscles are warmed up. It’s good for desk job persons as it provides flexibility and helps to strengthen the neck area, spine, hip joints, shoulder joints and arms. Moreover, it helps to regulate blood flow in your arteries that consequently helps to harmonize heart and soul. Practice Guide of Dandayamana Yoga Mudrasana To practice Dandayamana Yoga Mudrasana, follow the guide below- Preparatory Poses • • • • Yoga Mudrasana (Yoga Symbol Pose) • Step-by-step instructions • To start with, come into Tadasana, stand straight. The weight of your body should be equally divided between the soles of your feet and your palms should touch your outer thighs inwards. • Now, open your feet 2-3 feet wide. Take your arms back and interlock the fingers. In this position, you have to make sure that your shoulder blades pull each other and your chest ...

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Contents • • • • • • • Mudras are a subtle yet essential component of yoga. We often see statues of ancient yogis, gods, and goddesses sitting in meditation and holding their hands in certain positions. Or we may go into a yoga class in which the teacher encourages us to sit in silence with our hands perched on our knees, index fingers touching thumbs, and wonder: What do these hand gestures have to do with meditation? Turns out, quite a bit. What is Mudra Hasta Mudras—literally meaning seals, stamps, or gestures—are sacred hand movements that have been used for thousands of years in many different traditions as a way of deepening one’s practice and awakening the power of the Divine. Today, Hasta Mudras continue to be important tools to free up energy ( prana) and direct it to areas of the body that need healing. Every mudra has a particular purpose and moves the energy in a specific way throughout the body to create subtle physical, mental, and emotional changes. For example, if you come into your meditation practice feeling agitated or anxious, placing your palms face down on your thighs will usually calm and ground your energy. If you feel sluggish or sleepy, a palms-up mudra might enliven you. See also Nubia Teixeira, founder of the Bhakti Nova School of Yoga and Dance, says that our hands are an extension of our hearts and connect our innermost thoughts and...

Yoga mudrasana, a deep forward bend, is one of the best anti-aging poses as it helps the practitioner to look and feel younger. From Sanskrit, yoga means "awareness"; mudra means "seal"; and asana means "pose" or "posture." To enter this pose, begin in padmasana (lotus pose). The hands are then brought behind the back with the fingers interlocked. Finally, the forehead is lowered to the floor without lifting the buttocks. Yoga mudrasana may also be referred to as yogic seal pose in English. This asana was practiced by sages in ancient times for its power to awaken the inner Self. The pose elevates one's state of mind to a higher plane and promotes mental vitality. Stimulating the manipura (solar plexus) chakra, which is the center of vitality and aids in energy balance, yoga mudrasana boosts energy levels and promotes overall health. This asana also awakens the practitioner's kundalini power, which promotes physical, mental and spiritual awareness. Yoga mudrasana is an advanced yoga pose, so beginners may initially find it difficult to perform. Those with heart conditions, diabetes, or severe eye conditions should avoid practicing this pose.

Brings mental and physical energy How to perform Standing Yoga Seal • Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Bring feet parallel. Reach your hands toward the sky with an inhale, palms facing each other. • Bend your knees with an exhale and shift your hips back and down. • Interlock your fingers behind you with an inhale. Open your chest. • Bend forward with an exhale, keeping your knees bent. Draw your chest toward your thighs and reach your arms up and forward. Relax your neck. • Lift your torso with an inhale, release your hands and reach your hands toward the sky. • Repeat this movement.