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Surina Hasta Mudra – Bring on the Zzz!
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5/4/24
Mudra for deep rest, healthy sleep, and relaxation
We have all had those moments after an energizing evening, during times of transition, and for reasons we can’t even identify—times when we’re ready to sleep but sleep just won’t come.
Only sleep can replace sleep. Relaxation practices may be helpful in easing some of the symptoms of sleep-deprivation by being a rest portal, but it is not the same as natural sleep.
When sleep is eluding you, Surina Mudra can be a touchstone to invite the tamas and help you relax into the arms of slumber.
Meaning: Rina means the dark night. Su means pleasant. Su+Rina = Surina, means good/pleasant night.
Practice this mudra with one or both hands before bed in any position in which you can feel relaxed for as long as it feels pleasant. Avoid any conscious manipulation of breath, however, feel free to internally recite mantra of choice.
Sleep a.k.a. Nidra (not the same as Yoga Nidra) is one of the three essential pillars of health as per Ayurvedic texts. By satisfying basic needs of the body, we prime the body and awareness to move more easily into deeper levels of consciousness in subtle practices like Meditation and Yoga Nidra.
We really need to understand sleep, prioritize sleep and prepare for sleep. Surina mudra can be a friend, an ally, and a support for good night sleep. So, sleep well my friends if you really want to wake up.
Want to know more about Mudras?
Explore history, philosophy, and technique in Mudra: The Sacred Secret.
Listen to my recent interview on the Let’s Talk Yoga Podcast: Mudras Masterclass—Everything You Need to Know
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