CINMAYA MUDRA

cinmayamudra is sit comfortable sitting position, with the needle upright. Place . Fingers and thumbs together and extend the other 3 fingers out. Turn the palms.Upwards, and rest the backs of the hands onto the knees or thighs. In yoga cinmaya mudras Close the eyes and breathe naturally, through the nose. Try to maintain consciousness of each. Breath moving into and out of the nostrils for two or three minutes.
   Yoga mudras, or hand gestures, are specific postures for the hands performed during yoga or meditation. Mudras can aide the body in healing by channeling energy to specific areas or parts of the body, and energizing the mind or body connection. The benefits of yoga mudras can be seen when used on a regular basis. It is often helpful to perform mudras during pranayama. Pranayama, meaning “expansion of life force, refers to yogic breathing. Pranayama might be described as deliberate and deep breathing with the goal of using the breath to bring new energy into the body to stimulate physical and mental well-being. When used in conjunction, pranayama and mudra can have powerful effects on the body and mind.
Sit or lie in a comfortable position when practicing pranayama. Mudras should be held in relaxed positions, without strain or discomfort. The Vishnu Mudra can be used to alternate breaths through each nostril. Use the right hand o perform Vishnu. Place the tips of the forefinger and middle finger at the base of the thumb while leaving the last two fingers upright. Use the thumb to close one nostril, breath deeply filling up the belly and chest, then release the breath and use the ring finger to close the opposite nostril. Continue alternating breaths.
Practice Chin Mudra to ground the mind. Place hands on the knees or thighs, palms down. Place the tip of the forefinger and the tip of the thumb together, letting the other three fingers relax. The Jnana Mudra is very similar to Chin. The fingers are placed in the same position, but the hands should rest facing up, as opposed to down. Gnana can uplift the mind, giving a sense of spaciousness.