Here is a painting of Balasana or Child’s Pose.

In yoga this is an example of advanced wheel pose or upward bow:

This watercolor is done in a “nude descending a staircase“ style of painting with the leg lifting in the advanced version of the wheel or upward bow pose.

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This ancient Indian hand gesture is called Garuda Mudra :: “the mystical bird”.

This beautiful mudra aids in intuition. Doing it helps blood flow and circulation. With palms facing you, spread fingers with thumbs clasped. Hold it for ten four count breaths. Inhale for the count of four, out for four. Start at lower abdomen for ten breaths, next the navel, then the solar plexus. End with hands resting on top of one another on your sternum. Read the rest of this entry »

This ancient hand mudra from India strengthens one’s connection to the earth element. Read the rest of this entry »

This is a watercolor of the Ushas Mudra. In yoga this sacred hand gesture stimulates the 2nd chakra which represents sexuality & creativity. To do it:

• Clasp hands
• Insert right thumb between the left thumb and index finger
• Men insert left thumb between right thumb and index finger

This ancient mudra is good to practice for new ventures and to do at dawn when one awakens. Read the rest of this entry »