Rasa Yoga: Magic of Mudra

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Course Outline

2 hrs to complete

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Section 1
  • Sianna explains what mudras are and how they can benefit you. She also fondly recalls the first mudra she learned and shares how mudras have enriched both her yoga practice and life. This module also includes information about how mudras have been depicted in spiritual iconography, specifically in relation to Buddha, Nataraja, Lakshmi, Green Tara, Durga, and Hanuman.
  • In this module, you'll do hand warm-ups that will also warm up the wrists, forearms, and shoulders. These feel-good exercises will prepare you for the mudra practices to come, and they are especially useful for anyone who regularly works with their hands.
  • In this module, you'll explore the pancha maha bhutas (the five elements of earth, air, fire, water, and ether) and learn how they relate to mudra practice.
  • The first mudra taught in this course is commonly referred to as anjali mudra, however the correct name is namaste mudra.

  • The Mudra Deck

Course Overview

Rasa Yoga: Magic of Mudra

Mudra means “seal,” “mark,” or “gesture.” In the alchemy of yoga, it’s considered an essential practice to assist healthy circuitry in both the physical and subtle bodies. In this program, you’ll explore 13 hasta mudras (hand mudras). They each have their own “medicine and magic,” and Sianna will show you how to weave them into your practice and your everyday life. You’ll also explore the ways in which mudra is related to the five great elements (maha bhutas) and the three doshas of ayurveda.

The first mudra taught in this course is commonly referred to as anjali mudra, however the correct name is namaste mudra. As scholars continue to study written and verbal transmissions of yoga, our knowledge continues to expand. There is a subtle but profound difference between namaste and anjali mudras. Anjali mudra is when we hold something sacred in between the palms as an offering to a diety.

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Meet Your Teacher

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Sianna Sherman
Sianna Sherman is an international yoga teacher, storyteller, and speaker at conferences and festivals... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, you can include this course in your Yoga Alliance training hours, with each hour equivalent to one continuing education credit.
This course is entirely self- paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience.There are no imposed deadlines or time constraints for Course completion.
No prerequisites are required; this course is open to anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and practice.
No, the course is accessible to all individuals interested in enriching their understanding and practice of yoga.Yoga teaching certification is not a prerequisite.