Hand gestures or Hand mudras offer some essential yoga practices physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. To reap the benefits to your entire health, including these mudras into your daily yoga routine can be an ideal choice. Akash Mudra is a yoga mudra that naturally enhances the space element in our body—derived from the Sanskrit language, the word Akash means viewing and recognizing.

In this article, we have presented you with details that help you perform Akash Mudra at the comfort of your home. Read on!

What is Akash Mudra?

Akash means ‘sky’ or ‘space,’ and Mudra means ‘gesture’ in the Sanskrit language. The practice of this Mudra helps you combine the consciousness of an individual and the universe, which means Atma.

In Ayurveda, the Akash Mudra is used with yoga practices that help spiritual health. In addition, you can observe many Buddha statues with this Mudra. Shuni Mudra is another name given to Akash Mudra, and you can see the benefits when combined with yoga practices.

In this article you will be familiarized with a simple posture of your finger called as “mudra” we will be focusing on a single mudra “Akash mudra” or you can also name it as “Aakash mudra”. The yoga finger mudras are really very effective to prosper your health. The mudra are usually formed during the period of dhyana (when you concentrate to divinity). The mudra itself is sufficient to cure many types of health issues as well.

Read: Apana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

Steps to do Akash Mudra:

Since Akash Mudra is associated with space, performing this hand gesture with meditation, yoga asanas, and deep breathing will give you tremendous results. Here are the simple steps you can follow to achieve this gesture efficiently:

• Sit down in a comfortable posture either in vajrasana, padmasana, or sukhasana.
• Place your hands on your thighs or the knees with your palm pointing upwards.
• Take some deep breaths while closing your eyes. Focus your mind on the breathing process.
• Now fold the middle finger and touch the tip of the thumb with the middle fingertips.
• Make sure to keep the rest of your fingers stretched as much as possible.
• Focus on your mind entirely by removing all thoughts from your mind.
• You can also chant the word OM if you wish to increase concentration.
• In addition, practicing this Mudra simultaneously on both hands is necessary.
• From the side, do not increase or decrease the speed of the breath.
• Every day performs this Mudra three times a day for 15 to 16 minutes or 45 minutes at a stretch.

Time Duration:

The benefit of Akash Mudra is you can perform anywhere while sitting, standing, or even lying down. Although there is no specific time to complete this Mudra, 4 to 6 am perfect for efficient results.