Ganesha Mudra
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Ganesha Mudra
It might be hard to see but I have a Ganesha charm on my Mala beads. Ganesha symbolizes new beginnings and is the remover of obstacles. Ganesha Mudra is the mudra of lord Ganesha. To practice this mudra, hold your left palm facing towards your body at the level of your heart. Begin to bend the fingers of both of your hands, and grasp your fingers together with your right palm facing away from you. As you exhale, pull your hands apart while keeping the grip of your fingers, creating tension between your left and right sides. As you inhale, release while keeping your fingers grasped and soften the tension. Practice this 6 times total and then invert the hands (left hand faces away from you and right hand faces towards your body) and practice another 6 times.
Ganesha mudra is associated with the heart or anahata chakra. It helps to release tension in the heart, chest and lung area. It opens up the heart chakra and helps us to be more compassionate, loving and open. This mudra also activates the fire element so pitta-dominant people should practice in a calm and cooling way.
“I meet other people with courage, openness, and confidence.”
