शून्य मुद्रा
Also known as: Akasha Mudra
Shunya (शून्य) means 'zero', 'void', or 'emptiness' - relates to Akasha Mahabhuta
Middle finger folded to thumb base, thumb pressing over middle finger
15-30 minutes for ear issues
Beginner
Highlighted fingers indicate active contact points
HAND(RIGHT) PALM(UP) WRIST(STRAIGHT) T: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(2.base) 1: STRAIGHT 2: BENT, TOUCH(T) 3: STRAIGHT 4: STRAIGHT FINGERS(TOGETHER)
This mental spaciousness gesture activates cognitive clarity through space element regulation. Research on attention training shows that practices creating mental spaciousness can improve cognitive function and reduce mental overwhelm (Tang & Posner, 2009). Formation: Fold middle finger to touch thumb base, press thumb gently over middle finger. Keep other fingers extended naturally. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Those with severe depression or dissociative disorders should practice with professional gui...
Traditional texts describe this as "cultivating inner space and silence through Akasha Mahabhuta" — their term for how pressing the middle finger to the thumb base activates the parasympathetic nervous system's calming functions. Ancient practitioners observed that this finger contact creates what they called "spacious awareness" — the mental clarity and inner stillness that naturally arise when t
Press your middle finger gently down to touch the base of your thumb, then press your thumb over the middle finger while keeping other fingers extended. This space element gesture creates mental clarity and calm. SAFETY: Those with severe depression or dissociation should practice with professional support. Avoid excessive finger pressure. Feel how this gentle finger contact naturally creates me
Traditional spiritual art depicts this gesture in countless images of enlightened beings, saints, and divine figures offering protection and blessings to devotees. Ancient practitioners believed this mudra activated what they called 'Bodhisattva consciousness' - the awakened compassion that naturall