Bhairava Mudra for Prenatal And Its Benefits

September 25, 20224 min readAyushya Arogya

During relaxation and yogic breathing exercises, the Bhairava mudra is seen as a naturalistic gesture that balances the flow of energy in the body. It is thought to awaken awareness and expression when the palm positions are inverted, with the left directly over the right. This mudra is regarded as the pinnacle mudra in yoga, because it signifies the unification of body and mind as well as the inside and outside selves.

What is Bhairava mudra?

Bhairava mudra is a sacred Shiva gesture used in prenatal and spiritual yoga practice. It helps produce a balanced flow of energy during meditation — a common hand position used in spiritual practice to create a balanced transfer of energy.

Practice steps

• Bring both hands together.
• Place the right palm over the left palm.
• Sit in any stable, comfortable posture such as Sukhasana. Extend both hands and lay one on top of the other; Bhairava mudra refers to placing the right hand on top.
• Close the eyes or keep them open, whichever helps you settle. Closing them usually makes it simpler to focus.
• Maintain good posture, and let the body unwind — the point is to step away from the tension around you.

Benefits

• Balances both energies.
• Stimulates the Muladhara chakra.
• Produces a balanced energy flow in the body during meditation.
• Offers a remedy for people dealing with stress and anxiety.
• Keeps the right and left halves of the brain in balance.
• Greatly reduces internal division — another key advantage of the form.

Cautions

Because Bhairava mudra practice is more spiritual, teachers should be careful not to let students hold the mudra for an excessive length of time. There are no risks if the practice stays focused on achieving balance between the right and left sides of the body.

The goal is to bring Shiva and Shakti into harmony, and when that occurs the energy released should be wisely employed — which is why the teacher needs the expertise to help students use that energy well.