Prithvi Mudra

Some of you may be wondering what the heck a mudra is. The easiest way to think of a mudra is as a yoga position for your hands. Each mudra is said to have a specific effect on your mind, body, and energy. A great book for becoming more acquainted with mudras in greater detail is Gertrud Hirschi's book, "Mudras: Yoga in Your Hands" which is available at your local book store, or on Amazon for a reasonable price.

That being said, the first mudra i'd like to share is the Prithvi mudra. This mudra is balancing and grounding, it strengthens both the physical and spiritual aspects of self, and brings in Earth energy. Anytime you feel yourself in need of some Prithvi energy, place the tips of your thumb and fourth finger together while keeping your pointer, middle, and pinky fingers outstretched. Hold this position for at least 5 minutes, if not longer. It has also been said to be more beneficial to do the mudra with both hands at the same time if the position allows.