Gyan Mudra benefits revealed: How this ancient hand gesture can boost your mind and body

“The thumb is believed to represent universal consciousness, and the index finger denotes individual consciousness. When the index finger bends towards the thumb, an individual consciousness is surrendered to the universal consciousness.”

Experienced practitioners advise that the best time to practice this pose is in the early morning (4-6 AM) for the most results. You can start with 10 to 12 minutes a day and work your way up to 30 minutes as you get accustomed.

Among the physical benefits of this routine are better digestion and gut health, improved muscular support, improved breathing, enhanced body stability and balance.

It also improves your sleeping pattern.

Further, “therapeutically, it is beneficial in diabetes, Alzheimer’s, insomnia, and conditions like hypopituitarism,” according to a research.

When it comes to the mental benefits, Gyan Mudra is said to improve the overall mental well-being, enhances the focus, reduces anxiety and anger by promoting a steady mind and rational thinking, improves the function of the glands in the body, and stimulates the pineal gland or – leading to deeper connection with your own self.