Ushas means ‘Dawn’ and this mudra helps you to greet each day joyfully, with more openness, and fewer expectations. Energetically, all Five Elements are represented in each of the five fingers. In this mudra, all five fingers and elements come into connection to recircuit your vital energy, increasing ease and openness. This mudra will allow you to cultivate trust in the natural flow of the world, and your life.

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“My Life is a Field of Infinite Possibilities.”

 

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HOW TO: Rest your hands in your lap comfortably with the Left hand below the Right hand with fingers interlaced. Hold for 5-10 natural breaths. State the intention statement three times out loud, then silently. Notice how you feel in body, mind, and emotions. No known cautions.

FIVE ELEMENTS: By activating all five fingers, Ushas Mudra helps to balance all of the Five Elements within the entire body: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether.

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BENEFITS OF PRACTICING USHAS MUDRA:

• Can reduce stress.
• Helps to cultivates positive attitudes.
• Balances energy and breath.
• Clears mind and increases calm.
• Allows you to rest easily within your body, breath and your True Self.
• Allows you to open to view life as a field of possibility.

 

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These Mudras are inspired by Mudras for Healing and Transformation by Joseph and Lilian LePage, Integrative Yoga Therapy.