Mahamudra is a hatha yoga gesture (mudra) whose purpose is to improve control over the sexual potential. The sexual potential, associated with apana, is essential in the process of awakening of the dormant spiritual energy (Kundalini) and attaining of spiritual powers (siddhi).[1]
Yoga has developed into a worldwide, multi-billion-dollar business involving classes, teacher certification, clothing, books, videos, equipment, and holidays.[252] The ancient, cross-legged lotus position and Siddhasana are widely-recognised symbols of yoga.[253] The United Nations General Assembly established 21 June as the International Day of Yoga,[254][255][256] and it has been celebrated annually around the world since 2015.[257][258] On 1 December 2016, yoga was listed by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.[259]
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Later developments in Buddhist traditions led to innovations in yoga practice. The conservative Theravada school developed new ideas on meditation and yoga in its later works, the most influential of which is the Visuddhimagga. Mahayana meditation teachings may be seen in the Yogācārabhūmi-Śāstra, compiled c. 4th century. Mahayana also developed and adopted yoga methods such as the use of mantras and dharani, pure land practices aiming at rebirth in a pure land or buddhafield, and visualization. Chinese Buddhism developed the Chan practice of Koan introspection and Hua Tou. Tantric Buddhism developed and adopted tantric methods which are the basis of the Tibetan Buddhist yoga systems, including deity yoga, guru yoga, the six yogas of Naropa, Kalacakra, Mahamudra and Dzogchen.[272]
Laya and kundalini yoga, closely associated with hatha yoga, are often presented as independent approaches.[37] According to Georg Feuerstein, laya yoga (yoga of dissolution or merging) "makes meditative absorption (laya) its focus. The laya-yogin seeks to transcend all memory traces and sensory experiences by dissolving the microcosm, the mind, in the transcendental Self-Consciousness."[299] Laya yoga has a number of techniques which include listening to the "inner sound" (nada), mudras such as Khechari and Shambhavi mudra, and awakening kundalini (body energy).[300]
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Brahma Mudra is one of the hasta mudras i.e. hand gestures. It is used in yoga poses, meditation and pranayama practice. It is highly valued for its symbolic and healing qualities. 2ff7e9595c
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