कर्तरीमुख
Kartarimukha (कर्तरीमुख) means 'scissors face'
The hands have a disproportionately large area of representation in the brain's sensory and motor cortices, a concept visualized by the cortical homunculus.
A mudra holds the fingers in a specific, sustained posture, creating a stable and precise pattern of neural input from the hand to the brain.
This focused neural circuit influences brainwave activity and helps regulate the autonomic nervous system, allowing you to consciously shift your psychological and energetic state towards a desired quality like calmness or focus.
Index and little fingers up, other fingers grouped together
During dance sequences as needed
Intermediate
Highlighted fingers indicate active contact points
HAND(RIGHT) PALM(FORWARD) WRIST(STRAIGHT) T: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(3) 1: STRAIGHT 2: BENT 3: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(T) 4: STRAIGHT FINGERS(V_SPLIT) # Index and little fingers extended up, others grouped together
This classical dance hand gesture creates precise finger coordination that enhances focus and decision-making clarity. Research on fine motor control shows that finger independence exercises can improve cognitive function and motor planning abilities. Formation: Extend index and middle fingers straight while separating them like scissors. Curl ring finger, little finger, and thumb together for support. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Those with arthritis or finger injuries should practice gently. Avoid for...
Traditional texts describe this as "cultivating discerning awareness and clear boundaries" — their terms for how precise cutting gestures activate the parasympathetic nervous system's discrimination functions. Practitioners often report that this formation helps develop what ancient sources called "wisdom sword" — a clear, decisive state that can support cutting through confusion and maintaining h
Extend your index and middle fingers straight while separating them like scissors. Keep your thumb, ring finger, and little finger curled together for support. This precise finger positioning enhances cognitive clarity and motor coordination. SAFETY: Those with arthritis should practice gently. Avoid forcing finger extensions or creating strain. Feel how this precise finger coordination naturall
Traditional dance texts describe this as representing the scissors or cutting implement - the capacity to make precise distinctions and clear separations when needed. Ancient practitioners believed this gesture represented what they called 'discriminating wisdom' - the ability to cut through illusio