KASHYAP MUDRA
Kashyap Mudra
is a hand gesture or yoga mudra designed to protect against negative energy and
feeling unbalanced, promoting positive energy in the body and mind. This is
named after one of the greatest sages, Kashyapa, who is believed to have
immense knowledge and is a symbol of positivity. Therefore, this Mudra is
thought to overcome negativity, enhancing utsah, enthusiasm, energy, or zeal.
Herein, the thumb is inserted between the middle and ring fingers, making a
gentle fist out of the hands.
Keep your
thumb finger in between other four fingers and close the fist keeping thumb finger
erect.
This Mudra is
called Tortoise Mudra, symbolises moving forward, strength and resilience, longevity,
and support. All these represent progress, development, and success with a
positive attitude. Therefore, Kashyapa Mudra is a beautiful practice for teens,
kids, sportspeople, or working professionals. Included in Therapeutic yoga
sequences, this Mudra can work wonders for students suffering from anxiety,
depression, fear or doubt, or feeling of being of being scattered.
Included in
Yoga sequences on a daily basis, improves the aura, fighting all signs of
negativity. It encourages a positive attitude towards life by strengthening the
energy barrier around us, which helps to keep all the negativity away. Therefore,
can be included in Yoga sequences for almost all, enhancing mental capabilities.
Included in Yoga sequences for advanced practitioners, this mudra allows one to
enter a higher state of consciousness and can help them progress towards higher
limbs of yoga, accelerating their spiritual journey. It also helps balance the
chakras in the body. Although a simple hand gesture, a gentle warm-up and
joint-freeing exercises can help loosen the joints and muscles and allows one
to sit in a more present and centered state.
Anatomy:
Kashyapa Mudra
benefits the following muscles and can be included in yoga sequences with the
corresponding muscles.
Categories:
Kashyapa Mudra
belongs to the following categories.
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Mudras
Kashyapa Mudra
is commonly found in the following types of yoga sequences.
Benefits:
The following
are the benefits of Kashyapa Mudra
1)
Regular practice
of this Mudra helps to overcome negativity, promoting positive energy in the
body and mind. This Mudra is named after one of the greatest sages, Kashyapa,
who is believed to symbolize positivity.
2)
This
Mudra induces positive thinking. Therefore, Kashyapa Mudra can be included in
therapeutic yoga sequences for students with anxiety and depression, clearing
the mind of negative thoughts. It also benefits students suffering from fear,
doubts, or feeling scattered. Hence, great practice for teens, kids, working
professionals, or for hectic and stressful environments like before an
interview or an exam.
3)
This
Mudra, is also called the Tortoise mudra, provides the following benefits:
·
As a
symbol of moving forward: although the Tortoise is slow, it inspires one to
keep moving forward. This can be seen as a positive trait to stay focussed on
our goals and keep moving forward.
·
As a
symbol of protection and safety. As hard as the shell of a Tortoise is, the
practice of this Mudra builds inner strength and resilience, which can further
help to face challenges with greater confidence and composure.
·
As a
symbol of longevity and wisdom: The practice of this Mudra is believed this
Mudra to help with vitality, warmth, and the stimulation of Manipura Chakra. This
helps the fire (Agni) element in the body, enhancing the subtle body’s locus of
personal power, courage, and will.
4)
Practitioners
can progress to Dharana and Dhyana with a peaceful mind. Students can initiate
pranayama and meditative practices with the practice Kashyapa Mudra.
5)
The practice
of this Mudra activates the stabilising Muladhara Chakra, which is associated
with the earth element and is believed to govern the sense of security,
stability and groundedness.
6)
Surrendering
in nature, Kashyapa Mudra helps you to connect with cosmic energy and a sense
of belonging to the universe. It promotes a sense of calm and clarity and helps
the practitioner to cultivate a more positive and uplift mindset.
7)
The practice
of this Mudra improves the aura so that people admire your presence, fighting
all signs of negativity. Therefore, can be included in yoga sequences for
almost all, including kids, teens, pregnant women, and working professionals.
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