योनि मुद्रा
Yoni (योनि) means 'womb' or 'source' - the creative principle
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.
Interlaced fingers with index fingers and thumbs forming diamond
10-20 minutes for meditation preparation
Intermediate
Highlighted fingers indicate active contact points
HAND(LEFT) PALM(INWARD) WRIST(STRAIGHT) T: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(RIGHT.T.tip) 1: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(RIGHT.1.tip) 2: BENT 3: BENT 4: BENT FINGERS(INTERLOCKED) HAND(RIGHT) PALM(INWARD) WRIST(STRAIGHT) T: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(LEFT.T.tip) 1: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(LEFT.1.tip) 2: BENT 3: BENT 4: BENT FINGERS(INTERLOCKED) # Index fingers pointing down, thumbs toward body, creating diamond
This creative source gesture activates feminine creative energy through bilateral hand coordination. Research on interoceptive awareness shows that complex finger formations can enhance emotional regulation and creative flow states (Mehling et al., 2012). Formation: Interlace all fingers with thumbs and index fingers extending to form diamond shape at lower abdomen level. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Those with trauma history should practice with professional support. Pregnant women avoid abdominal pres...
Traditional texts describe this as "connecting with the divine feminine source" and "accessing creative womb energy" — their terms for how this sacred feminine gesture activates the parasympathetic nervous system's creative and nurturing functions. Ancient practitioners observed that this yoni formation creates what they called "source consciousness" — the deeply receptive, naturally creative stat
Interlace all your fingers and turn your hands so palms face your body. Create a small opening with your thumbs, representing the sacred creative source from which all life emerges. This womb-like formation connects you to the primordial creative power and source energy. Many practitioners notice increased sense of inner security and creative potential within minutes of practice. Silently sound LAM YONI ("Root Source") as you breathe into this sacred space. Practice for 10-20 minutes when needing to reconnect with your creative source or during times requiring inner security and grounding.
Traditional Vedic texts describe the yoni as the sacred creative source from which all life emerges - representing the divine feminine principle of manifestation and birth. Ancient practitioners believed this womb-centered gesture represented what they called 'source consciousness' - the capacity to