महा मुद्रा
Also known as: Great Seal, Supreme Mudra
Maha (महा) means 'great' or 'supreme' - the great seal combining breath, body, and mind
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.
Combined with full-body posture and specific breathing technique
10-20 minutes with proper preparation
Advanced
Highlighted fingers indicate active contact points
# Complex full-body mudra # Primary hand component: HAND(LEFT) PALM(UP) WRIST(STRAIGHT) T: STRAIGHT 1: STRAIGHT 2: STRAIGHT 3: STRAIGHT 4: STRAIGHT FINGERS(TOGETHER) HAND(RIGHT) PALM(UP) WRIST(STRAIGHT) T: STRAIGHT 1: STRAIGHT 2: STRAIGHT 3: STRAIGHT 4: STRAIGHT FINGERS(TOGETHER) # Both hands hold left big toe in seated forward fold
⚠️ EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ONLY - NOT FOR PRACTICE - This extremely advanced integration practice involves significant complexity requiring years of preparation under qualified guidance. Never attempt without professional supervision. Formation: EDUCATIONAL ONLY - Complex mind-body integration requiring extensive training, anatomical assessment, and individual adaptation over years. CONTRAINDICATIONS: ALL INDIVIDUALS without advanced preparation. Pregnancy, spinal conditions, herniated discs, high...
Traditional texts describe this as "the great gesture for energy cultivation" and "developing mastery over life force" — their terms for how this advanced postural mudra activates the parasympathetic nervous system's deep energy circulation and consciousness expansion functions. Practitioners often report that this mudra helps develop what ancient sources called "mahamudra consciousness" — a profo
Sit with spine straight, left heel pressing perineum gently. Place right foot against left ankle. This advanced posture activates energy pathways through strategic pressure points (Swami & Saraswati, 2002). SAFETY: This is an advanced practice. Those with knee, hip, or back injuries should avoid. Never force the positioning. Requires flexibility development. Feel how the heel pressure creates internal awareness and energy activation. Advanced practitioners report enhanced meditation depth and energy concentration. Begin with 2-3 minutes, building gradually. APPLICATIONS: During advanced meditation for energy work, spiritual practice, or when seeking enhanced inner focus and vitality. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Not suitable for beginners. Those with pelvic floor issues, prostate problems, hernias, or limited flexibility should avoid. Practice only with proper instruction.
Traditional Hatha Yoga texts describe this as the 'great seal' that integrates all yogic practices into one supreme gesture - representing the unity of body, breath, energy locks, and consciousness. Ancient practitioners believed this comprehensive technique represented what they called 'the king of