Swami Saradananda: Mudras for Modern Life

Mudras for Modern Life is a yoga workshop led by Swami Saradananda at Olympia London, in the Wellbeing Studio. It is a short, practical introduction to mudras, the hand positions used to support health, enhance yoga practice and deepen meditation. It suits anyone curious about working with hand gestures in a yoga or meditation setting. The session is taught in English.

What to Expect

The workshop runs for 45 minutes, from 13:30 to 14:15, and combines explanation with hands-on practice. Swami Saradananda begins with the basic energetic concepts behind working with mudras, which are described as potent tools for purification and good health.

From there the session looks at the subtle energies in the hands and in each finger. Participants are encouraged to put this information into practice using their own hands, so the time is spent doing as well as listening. The approach is practical as well as theoretical.

About Swami Saradananda

Swami Saradananda has taught yoga for many years and is also an author. Her books include Mudras for Modern Life, which shares its title with this workshop, as well as Chakra Meditation, The Power of Breath, The Essential Guide to Chakras, The Cleansing Power of Yoga and Sitting Comfortably: preparing the mind and body for peaceful meditation. She holds an MA in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS, University of London.

The Setting

The workshop takes place in the Wellbeing Studio at Olympia London, in London, England.

Before You Go

No particular level of experience is stated for this session, which introduces foundational concepts and practice. Participants work with their own hands. Access to the 45-minute workshop is included, and the teaching is in English.