Stretch your ring finger with your thumb and hold it for a few seconds.
Power in Your Hands
Can using your hands really bring peace and harmony? In yoga, hand gestures called mudras are believed to have “powerful effects on both body and mind.” One such gesture may promote mental clarity, reduce stress, and enhance well-being.
How to Do It
Sit comfortably in a lotus position with your hands on your knees. Touch the tip of your thumb to the tip of your index finger to form a circle, while keeping the other fingers relaxed. This simple gesture is said to “channel energy flow within the body.”
Boosting the Brain
Regular practice may “stimulate parts of the brain linked to intelligence and memory,” improving focus, clarity, and alertness—beneficial for students and professionals alike.
A Calmer Mind
This mudra may ease insomnia, reduce stress, and “combat feelings of depression.” Practiced daily, it can help cultivate “inner tranquility and emotional balance.”
