What is a mudra anyway?

(मुद्रा, mudrā) | My recent video series inspired me to answer the question – What is a mudra anyway?

A mudra (मुद्रा, mudrā) is often referred to as a seal, mark or gesture which is symbolic in nature. However, it goes beyond symbolism. When we place any part of our body in a specific position, whether it is a yoga asana (pose) or a mudra, we stimulate our nervous system. Our fingertips have many concentrated nerve endings. Keeping our hands or other b…