Which Mudra do you use when meditating - to calm your mind and body? ๐งโโ๏ธ
๐๐ป Both hands at the same time:
This is standard when the goal is to calm the entire system.
Provides symmetry in the nervous system
More stable parasympathetic response
Best for mind-wandering, inner unrest, overstimulation
Apana Vayu, Chin and Shunya work most strongly this way.
โ๐ป One hand:
Used when you want to influence direction, not just calm.
More active / outgoing / regulating
Used if your thoughts are spinning, but your body is calm
Can calm you mentally without making you heavy
More receptive / inward
Used when your body is restless or "open"
Good for sensitivity, emotional leakage, overstimulation
๐ง How to know what is right:
If the system calms down quickly โ both hands
If something "chokes" or becomes flat โ switch to one hand
If your thoughts become sharper but not calmer โ switch hands, not mudra