Shanmukhi Mudra – a Mana Mudra (of the Head)

Shanmukhi Mudra is a mudra of hands and head

It is used to close the six gates of perception : the eyes, the ears, the nose and the mouth

In the Sanskrit language Shan means six and Mukhi means face

Practice this to seal yourself from all surrounding chaos and to progress inward to hear your subtle vibrations

help build the energy in your body by withdrawing the senses (perception) to the outside world and instead turn inward to make a deeper connection with the self

by cutting off the sensory realm of ears, eyes, nose and mouth, your gaze follows a fixed focus inward

this practice becomes Nada Yoga – connecting to your inner sounds, removing fluctuations of the mind and aligning yourself to a state of calm

cultivate sensory withdrawal to meet with your inner self – see, hear, smell and taste You