Small, solid sterling silver, yoga meditation jnana or chin mudra hand pendant. Length 25mm, width 9mm.

Mudra is a Sanskrit word that translates to " attitude" or  "symbolic gesture". There are many mudras associated with yoga. they are meant to effect the subtle, energetic body and are primarily used during pranayama practice. their energetic effects also work on a subtle level of the mind and attitude. Here we are referring to mudra as hand gesture, yet any specific postition of the body can also be considered a mudra if the intentioin is to influence the miind/ body connection on an energetic level. Mudras are part of a system in meditition whereby energetic circuits within the network of 'nadis' are linked to enhance pranic flow. In both chin and jnana mudra the connection made by the thumb and index finger is said to create a kind of circuit by connecting the terminus of certain nadi thus recirculating the body's vital energy. Chin mudra (psychic gesture of consciousness) This mudra is used in either seated meditation or pranayama such as ujjayi. The hands rest on knees facing down. This gesture has a grounding effect on the mind. The middle finger, ring, and little finger represent the three classic qualities of all nature ( the three Gunas). The middle finger symbolizes sattva, (purity, wisdom and true understanding) the ring finger rajas, ( action, passion and movement) and the little finger tamas, (inertia, lethargy and darkness). Classically, the yogi is meant to transcend these states, progressing from darkness into light and from ignorance into wisdom. Jnana mudra (psychic gesture of knowledge) In Jnana mudra the hands are placed on the knees in seated meditiation with the palms facing up. This mudra gives a feeling of spaciousness and has a subtle uplifting effect on the body and mind.