Abhaya Mudra

"Abhaya" means "fearless". Abhaya Mudra represents protection, peace, benevolence, and dispelling of fear.

Sequence:

1. Raise both your hands to the sides of your head.
2. Touch the forefinger to tip of thumb (just as in Gyan Mudra).
3. Hold the hand vertically straight by the sides.

Benefits:

• Mind becomes fearless.
• Gives a feeling of courage and strength.

Gyan Mudra

"Gyan" means "knowledge". It is the gesture of knowledge. This mudra is considered to bestow intelligence and wisdom. Hence the name.

Sequence:

1. Bestows intelligence and wisdom.
2. Purifies the mind of the practitioner.
3. Cures many mental ailments.
4. Gives a feeling of joy.
5. Cures intoxication and addictive habits.