Lotus (Padma) Mudra

The Lotus Mudra opens the heart chakra and is seen as the symbol of purity. The Lotus Mudra is the symbol of light and beauty emerging from the darkness. The lotus flower or padma as it’s known in Sanskrit, is a symbol of loving kindness, personal growth and purity. The idea behind the lotus mudra also implies that even if life starts out in somewhat muddy, murky and challenging circumstances, we all have the potential to grow, bloom and prosper.

Benefits:

• Relaxes and stabilizes the mind
• Purifies the body
• Creates a more loving attitude toward others

How to do this Mudra

• Bring the hands together in front of the heart center with the thumbs pointing in toward the chest.
• The palms, thumbs and fingers touch.
• Then spread the index finger, middle and ring finger wide like a lotus flower opening.