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How to perform :

1. Join together the tips of the Thumb and index finger.
2. The other fingers are kept straight and relaxed.
3. Place the palms, face-up, on your knees or thighs.
4. Keep your spine and head straight, shoulders relaxed.
5. Perform the mudra with both hands.

• Gyan mudra is a gem amongst mudras. It is also the most common mudra.
• The best asana in which to perform this mudra is the Padmasana or the Sukhasana. 
• The Gyan mudra increases the vayu element in the body.
• Vayu causes movement and thoughts. Agni is related to the brain. Vayu and Agni together control the mind. That is why this mudra is called the Mudra of Knowledge.
• The reinforced air or Vayu empowers the mind, causing a positive effect on emotions, helping to get rid of negative thoughts. 
• It empowers the nervous system, including the brain.
• Focus, concentration, and memory power are increased – hence this mudra is very beneficial for students.

• It facilitates the movement of electric impulses in the body along the nerves.
• Gyan Mudra empowers the heart, increasing its efficiency.
• It renders the skin and mucous membranes dry.
• It renders the joints and articular cartilages dry.
• It also enhances the Vata Dosha in the body. Thus it treats any diseases caused due to a deficiency of Vata Dosha in the body. 
• Use this mudra to benefit from the dullness of the mind. 
• Lack of enthusiasm and initiative can be reversed by the Gyan Mudra.
• It enhances creativity.
• It helps to overcome drowsiness.
• It helps get rid of Lethargy.
• Endocrine (Hormonal) disorders like hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, diabetes, etc. are cured.
• Loss of or feeble voice.
• Bradycardia - slow heartbeat, weakness, or gradual failure of the heart.
• Formation of excessive mucous in the respiratory or digestive tract.
• Negative thoughts are removed.
• Mental clarity is enhanced through the use of Gyan Mudra. This mudra is also called the Saraswati mudra.
• It calms the mind, reduces anger, stress, and all stress-related disorders such as high blood pressure, heart disease, headache, migraine, insomnia, diabetes etc.
• In Headache and Migraine - perform Gyan mudra with Pran mudra.
• Restlessness, mania, irritability, depression, anger, epilepsy, etc. are all cured by this mudra.
• This mudra acts like a tranquilizer for the mind - for Insomnia - perform Gyan mudra with one hand and Pran mudra with the other.
• It enhances intuition - one can anticipate the past, present, and future events and also read others' minds if this mudra is performed continuously for a long time.
• Perform Gyan mudra for 21 days continuously to remove negative thoughts completely.
• To cure a headache - perform this mudra with melodious music.
• Helps in spiritual attainment.
• Regular practice of this mudra can cure anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and hysteria - all mental and psychological disorders.