Sharabee Mudra

Sharabee Mudra is a mudra involving a specific hand gesture in Hatha Yoga.

Overview

Sharabee Mudra is a lesser-known hand gesture described in the Gheranda Samhita, involving a specific configuration of the fingers and palms.

Method/Content

In Sharabee Mudra, the palms are placed together with the fingers interlocked, and the thumbs are extended and pressed together. The hands are held at the chest or navel level. The mudra is maintained while practicing pranayama or meditation. The specific finger arrangement varies slightly across different textual traditions.

Purpose/Benefits

Sharabee Mudra is said to balance the elements within the body and calm the mind. It is believed to strengthen the prana and improve concentration. The practice may also be used to direct energy toward specific chakras depending on where the hands are held.

Verification Notes

• Described in Gheranda Samhita, Chapter 3
• One of the 25 mudras of Hatha Yoga
• Less commonly practiced than other classical mudras