#mudrachallenge

Last day! Day 9 of the #mudrachallenge is Hasta "Hand" Mudra. From connectivity to receptivity. An open hands denotes Aparighaha (non-grasping); it is ready to receive, and ready to give. It's been fun demonstrating these Mudras and their importance to the Asana practice! Thanks to @blackgirlyoga and @floodflow_ for bringing this challenge to my attention. #mudras #yogalife #yogaforthehands #layoga #layogis #floodflowfam #bgytribe #itsnotjusttheasana (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3aa3iQjuMB/?igshid=1blkc9jf3bkox

The fearless heart seal or Abhaya Mudra is the Day 8 #mudrachallenge. As I stated in Day 1, the hands are an extension of the heart. The open palm facing the world is reflective of an absence of fear and facing whatever life brings with a free and open heart. "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26 Yoga is not just about the asana! This challenge focuses on Mudras and daily meditations. Take this opportunity to express and channel different states of consciousness and share more of yourself by joining the #floodflowfam #mudrachallenge (Oct 1-9) Mudra list: 1. Anjali Mudra✔ 2. Ganapati Mudra✔ 3. Bhairava Mudra✔ 4. Samkalpa Mudra✔ 5. Garuda Mudra✔ 6. Dhyana Mudra✔ 7. Chin Mudra✔ 8. Abhiya Mudra✔ 9. Hasta Mudra #mudras #yogalife #yogaforthehands #layoga #layogis #itsnotjusttheasana (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3YD3LyDYIE/?igshid=11ij2jd2v8rf0

#mudrachallenge Day 7: Chin Mudra. It's all about being present or conscious. Being in a state of consciousness means you are open to the moment and what it brings, not held back by the past, or missing out on what is before you because you are fixed towards the future. You are all here, and ready for whatever life brings. As the great missionary Jim Elliott said, "The first rule of focus: Wherever you are, be all there." Yoga is not just about the asana! This challenge focuses on Mudras and daily meditations. Take this opportunity to express and channel different states of consciousness and share more of yourself by joining the #floodflowfam #mudrachallenge (Oct 1-9) Mudra list: 1. Anjali Mudra✔ 2. Ganapati Mudra✔ 3. Bhairava Mudra✔ 4. Samkalpa Mudra✔ 5. Garuda Mudra✔ 6. Dhyana Mudra✔ 7. Chin Mudra✔ 8. Abhiya Mudra 9. Hasta Mudra #mudras #yogalife #yogaforthehands #layoga #layogis #itsnotjusttheasana (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3YC9vcjfGC/?igshid=1ny0lom6m7z2w

#mudrachallenge Day 6: Dhyana means meditation, and meditation is about ease and singular focus. With the right hand on top of the left, both poles of the body and brain come into unified balance. The thumbs represent the element of Fire, and bringing them together envelopes this sometimes destructive element and brings it together as fuel to encourage the singular focus of concentration and enlightenment. Yoga is not just about the asana! This challenge focuses on Mudras and daily meditations. Take this opportunity to express and channel different states of consciousness and share more of yourself by joining the #floodflowfam #mudrachallenge (Oct 1-9) Mudra list: 1. Anjali Mudra✔ 2. Ganapati Mudra✔ 3. Bhairava Mudra✔ 4. Samkalpa Mudra✔ 5. Garuda Mudra✔ 6. Dhyana Mudra✔ 7. Chin Mudra 8. Abhiya Mudra 9. Hasta Mudra #mudras #yogalife #yogaforthehands #layoga #layogis #itsnotjusttheasana (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3YCP4rDUP7/?igshid=3y9zzyanap38

Day 5 of the #mudrachallenge is Garuda Mudra. One of my favorites, it is about giving dreams and vision flight, restoring energy, and fueling creativity and inspiration. Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles: they will run and not grow weary: they will walk and not faint." Yoga is not just about the asana! This challenge focuses on Mudras and daily meditations. Take this opportunity to express and channel different states of consciousness and share more of yourself by joining the #floodflowfam #mudrachallenge (Oct 1-9) Mudra list: 1. Anjali Mudra✔ 2. Ganapati Mudra✔ 3. Bhairava Mudra✔ 4. Samkalpa Mudra✔ 5. Garuda Mudra✔ 6. Dhyana Mudra 7. Chin Mudra 8. Abhiya Mudra 9. Hasta Mudra #mudras #yogalife #yogaforthehands #layoga #layogis #itsnotjusttheasana (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3YBMWtDDVv/?igshid=1x1ui6vsdk4l2

#mudrachallenge Day 4: Sankalpa mudra represents a seal of intention or commitment. A scriptural mantra to speak while holding this mudra: "You will decide on a matter, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways." Job 22:28 Yoga is not just about the asana! This challenge focuses on Mudras and daily meditations. Take this opportunity to express and channel different states of consciousness and share more of yourself by joining the #floodflowfam #mudrachallenge (Oct 1-9) Mudra list: 1. Anjali Mudra✔ 2. Ganapati Mudra✔ 3. Bhairava Mudra✔ 4. Samkalpa Mudra✔ 5. Garuda Mudra 6. Dhyana Mudra 7. Chin Mudra 8. Abhiya Mudra 9. Hasta Mudra #mudras #yogalife #yogaforthehands #layoga #layogis #itsnotjusttheasana https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Qoz0_Db9D/?igshid=mowcae9bbtms

#mudrachallenge Day 3: Bhairava Mudra is about balance and completion. It activates all the elements: earth, fire, air, water, and ether, and aligns the other subtle body elements (chakras, doshas, pranas) and the physical body. The relaxed state of the palms and ease of implementing this mudra represent the ease and joy of being wholly present, and wholly content within oneself. Yoga is not just about the asana! This challenge focuses on Mudras and daily meditations. Take this opportunity to express and channel different states of consciousness and share more of yourself by joining the #floodflowfam #mudrachallenge (Oct 1-9) Mudra list: 1. Anjali Mudra✔ 2. Ganapati Mudra✔ 3. Bhairava Mudra✔ 4. Samkalpa Mudra 5. Garuda Mudra 6. Dhyana Mudra 7. Chin Mudra 8. Abhiya Mudra 9. Hasta Mudra #mudras #yogalife #yogaforthehands #layoga #itsnotjusttheasana (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3K2ymjDEyo/?igshid=a5sto6nfz2x0