• Things You See in a Yoga Studio – Mudras

    What is a Mudra and how can you you incorporate them into your yoga practice? Mudras are often part of a yoga class, but how much do you really know about them? Especially if you are new to yoga, it can all get confusing. Which one should we use and when? And what is the difference, anyway? Mudra means “seal” or “closure” in Sanskrit. We use these gestures mostly in meditation or in pranayama practice to direct the flow of energy within the body by using the hands.  The use of mudras can be seen in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, an ancient yogic text.  Different areas of the hands are connected with…