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Maha Mudra

महा मुद्रा

Also known as: Great Seal, Supreme Mudra

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Etymology

Maha (महा) means 'great' or 'supreme' - the great seal combining breath, body, and mind

Finger Position

Combined with full-body posture and specific breathing technique

Duration

10-20 minutes with proper preparation

Difficulty

Advanced

Associated Chakras

Muladhara(Root)

Svadhisthana(Sacral)

Manipura(Solar Plexus)

Bija Mantra: MAHA OM

Highlighted fingers indicate active contact points

MGN Notation

# 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

Instructions

⚠️ 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...

Quick Start Checklist

1Sit with spine straight; extend left leg forward
2Right foot against inner left thigh
3Hands in chin mudra on knees
4Breathe naturally into stretch; hold comfortably
5Practice 3-5 minutes each side
6Focus on opening and energy circulation

Benefits

Physical

•Strengthens core
•improves flexibility
•stimulates digestive system
•balances nervous system

Mental

•Develops supreme concentration
•integrates mind-body awareness
•cultivates mental stability

Spiritual

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

Precautions

!⚠️ ADVANCED PRACTICE WARNING: This complex full-body mudra requires qualified instruction and gradual development. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Pregnancy
!serious spinal conditions
!herniated discs
!high blood pressure
!heart conditions
!recent abdominal surgery
!uncontrolled diabetes. REQUIRES: 6+ months foundational practice
!qualified teacher guidance
!proper preparation with simpler asanas. SAFETY: Never force positions
!avoid if experiencing pain

Clinical Applications

Chronic Pain ManagementDigestive HealthNeurological Rehabilitation

Guided Practice

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 in

Symbolism

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