Gabriela Dias Instagram – In the same way that yoga refers to both the active practice and the state of being that results from the practice, mudra describes the gestures and the resulting state of mind expressed through the body. Each asana has a purpose, just like each mudra has a purpose–hopefully, they work together. Gyan Mudra, also known as the “Mudra of Knowledge,” is thought to be among the most important of mudras. Practicing the Gyan Mudra is believed to help instill wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. I wanted to share a little bit of Yoga Foundation with you. Asana = postures Gyan Mudra = Psychic gesture of knowledge Mudra = a symbolic hand gesture used in Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies and Indian dance and a movement or pose in yoga.