February 2023 | Unfurl
This newsletter, originally published in February 2023, gives an ayurvedic perspective on New Years resolutions through the central ideas of prakriti and vikriti. It also includes a free Spotify playlist, a free yoga class from my YouTube channel and a reading recommendation.
Mudra Monday: Bhramara Mudra & Pranayama
To further strengthen your practice, you can combine this mudra with Brahmari pranayama, which is named after the Indian black humming bee…
Mudra Monday: Jalodar Nashak Mudra
A yogic hand gesture thought to have a healing effect on its practitioner by promoting the balance of water within the body…
Mudra Monday: Brahma Mudra
Brahma mudra helps to promote a complete breath during pranayama breathing practices …
Mudra Monday: Hakini Mudra
It is said to summon the energy of the sixth chakra, located in the Third Eye space between the eyebrows…
Mudra Monday: Vitarka Mudra
In Vitarka mudra, the circle formed by the index finger and thumb symbolises the flow of information and energy…
Mudra Monday: Shiva Linga Mudra
Although Shiva is known as the 'destroyer,' his destruction is simply creating the preconditions for something new to grow…
Mudra Monday: Vajrapradama Mudra
Vajrapradama mudra suggests self-confidence, trust and faith in the higher Self…
Mudra Monday: Matangi Mudra
As this mudra helps to both open and balance Manipura Chakra, our radiant jewel at the navel centre…
Mudra Monday: Uttarabodhi Mudra
Practicing Uttarabodhi is a great way to calm an excited mind, or soothe the nerves before starting a seemingly overwhelming task…
Mudra Monday: Bhumisparsha Mudra
As the legend goes, one day, while sitting in meditation under the Bodhi tree…
Mudra Monday: Karana Mudra
It works by removing what Buddhists refer to as 'obstacles' as well as enhancing positive emotions…
Mudra Monday: Shakti Mudra
Shakti is often considered a sensual or ‘feminine’ Mudra due to its effect on the pelvic area…
Mudra Monday: Kundalini Mudra
Kundalini mudra is a symbol of the individual and universal Self merging together…
Mudra Monday: Yoni Mudra
In the yogic tradition it is believed that our emotions and feelings reside in the sacral area…
Mudra Monday: Makara Mudra
A yoga hand gesture designed to release our deepest energy reserves and relieve tension in the body…
Mudra Monday: Dharmachakra Mudra
Used by the Buddha during his first sermon following his enlightenment, it represents the continuous flow of energy…
Mudra Monday: Citta Mudra
For the serious yoga practitioners amongst you, the word Citta will be most familiar from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras…
Mudra Monday: Gupta Mudra
As limiting beliefs are released, we rest in the sanctuary of our true inner being…
Mudra Monday: Adi Mudra
As this Mudra calms and soothes the nervous system, it can be beneficial to incorporate it at the end of an asana practice…