Hand mudras have been in use for centuries by Hindus Buddhists in Yoga, Ayurveda and dance rituals. They are said to restore physical and mental health. An element is brought into harmony ...

In Sanskrit, mudra means gesture – which refers to particular gentle hand positions that are held ... meditation that is used ...

Bharatanatyam has hand gestures that can tell a story through the performance, these are called hastas. Another set of movements are called mudras, used across a number of Indian dance styles.