What to Do With Your Hands During Meditation

January 21st, 2016

Ever wonder what to do with your hands while you're sitting in meditation? If you get fidgety or distracted by your hands, check out these three great (and relaxing) options.

Picture the perfect meditation posture. Chances are, it's very Buddha-like. But, that quintessential hand position (also known as a mudra) can be challenging. Good news, this is not the only acceptable hand position or mudra. In fact, there are several things you can do with your hands during meditation and they all mean something different.

Finding the right hand position has to do with your comfort and the intention of your meditation. Check out these options and take your meditation practice to the next level.

Which one works best for you? Have you struggled with fidgety hands? Share you comments below!

This is a mini-version of a much more in-depth video about hand mudras. To find out more and screen the longer video as well as other meditation video tips, register for the tuja wellness Meditation Premium Experience. You'll also get 40 recordings of guided meditations and a tips guide on getting started with meditation.

We've got our hands in anjali mudra to say namaste and thanks to Kim Gillett for sharing her expertise with us. If you're in Vancouver, stop by her beautiful studio for a meditation or yoga class.