mudra

noun

mu·dra mə-ˈdrä

: one of the symbolic hand gestures used in religious ceremonies and dances of India and in yoga

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This mudra is known to improve concentration and creativity. —

Stephanie Mansour, CNN, 2 Sep. 2020 On each platform sits a Buddha in the classic Bhumisparsha mudra position. —

Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian, 21 Nov. 2019 Its open palm faces outward in the abhaya (have no fear) mudra, a Buddhist hand gesture to evoke reassurance. —

Alexandra Marvar, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2019 Namaste is a greeting that includes a gesture, called anjali mudra or pranamasana, which has roots that stem from Hinduism. —

Adria Hyde, chicagotribune.com, 23 Sep. 2019 Layavinyasa School of Dance and Music, led by Sarada Nori Akella, will demonstrate Kuchipudi dance, including the hand gestures, or mudras, rhythmic patterns, and facial expressions used in this dance form. —

courant.com, 21 Aug. 2019

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