GYAN MUDRA

The word Gyan means "wisdom" in sanskrit. Thus,  practicing the Gyan Mudra is believed to help instill wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. This is why the Gyan Mudra is widely used in many yogic meditation poses such as Pranayama. 
       
                   The Gyan Mudra is also known as the                                                      Chin Mudra.

Steps:-

The Gyan Mudra should ideally be performed along with meditation asanas. Here are the steps of Gyan Mudra:

1. Sit down in a meditative pose such as the Sukha Asana, Vajra Asana, or Padma Asana. You may even perform 

the Gyan Mura while standing in the Tada Asana or sitting comfortably on a chair.

2.  Ensure that your back is held straight and your chest and head held up high and rest your hands on your knees with your palms facing upwards.

3. Touch the tip of the index finger to the tip of the thumb. The rest of the finger should be held straight and parallel to each other. This Mudra is performed with both hands. Close your eyes and focus on your breath and 

chant the word “Om”  in conjunction with every exhale.


Benefits:-

One of the main benefits of the Gyan Mudra is its ability to relax the body and focus the mind to the task of  meditation. It also helps to relieve stress and transcend worldly problems.

  It is also helpful to Improve mind power and leads to spiritual enlightenment.

 It also facilitates movements of electrical impulses along nerves.

 This mudrā strengthens pituitary gland that helps to improve entire system of endocrine glands.

 Gyan mudra strengthens all the muscles in the body.

 The disorders of drowsiness, mental retardation, nervous weakness, etc Gyan mudra is the best solution to overcome these conditions.

 Daily thirty minutes of practice is enough to get best results of Gyan mudrā. You can do it in any place or any time. It is preferred that early morning and meditate to get quick results.