“Yoni” is a word of Sanskrit origin, which means “the origin of everything” or “divine passage” and is a term used to refer to the female reproductive system in general and specifically to the vagina, which is related to the way in which the hands are placed.
The Yoni mudra stimulates breathing in the sacral area of the body, which is where emotions and feelings settle.
It is one of the mudras that most help to promote a calm state of mind.. Helps cultivate creative energy and detachment from the chaos of the outside world. And it also gives you a sense of serenity and fluidity that fosters emotional balance and the ability to deal with life’s challenges more easily.
Spiritually and energetically, the Yoni mudra represents the divine passage into life. It refers to the feminine divinity and the creative power of nature. It is the source of all that exists and the origin of life.
On the other hand, it represents the womb of the goddess Kali, who is considered the face of the feminine, honesty and radical freedom. She is transformation on all levels and symbolizes the sovereignty of Being, as well as courage, love and the energy of the life-giving womb.
This mudra is a symbol of the «womb of creation» and when doing it allows you to feel the sensation of returning to the womb and experience the safety and comfort that is lived in that sacred space.
To perform the Yoni mudra, you need to sit in Sukhasana, known as the easy pose.
Then join the tips of the thumb and index fingers and fold and interlock the other fingers. Place your hands in the Yoni mudra gesture at the height of where your second chakra is located (four fingers below the navel) and stay in the position for 5 to 10 minutes, while you take deep, slow breaths.
Benefits of the Yoni mudra
- Promotes the flow of energy.
- calm the mind
- Relieve the stress.
- Promotes mental clarity.
- Strengthens the nervous system.
- Block out distractions of all kinds.
- Helps combat the discomforts of premenstrual syndrome.
- Benefits reproductive health.
- Strengthens the health of the urinary system.
- Attend to the feminine and intuitive aspect of your being.
- Opens and balances the Swadhisthana chakra (sacral or second chakra).
contraindications
Avoid practicing it for a long time if you are pregnantsince it activates the downward movement of energy in the body and this could affect the proper development of the fetus. It is also not recommended for those with low blood pressure or psychotic conditions..
With information from Yogapedia