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Shambhavi Mudra

     In Sanskrit, Shambhavi means "happiness" and Mudra means "gesture." This practice is a Mana Mudra meaning "head gesture" practice and is described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita as well as the Shiva Samhita.

     During this practice the eyes can be open or closed. This practice is a path to attaining higher awareness and inducing higher Consciousness within the practitioner.

     This practice is considered as a Trataka practice because of the blinkless gazing required by the practice and is also a Meditation practice.

Shambhavi Mudra

Practice

  • Roll the eyes upward then inward toward Ajna Chakra or between the eye brows.

  • Release the gaze when the sensation of strain appears.

  • At the end of the practice, continue to sit and Meditate on the stillness in front of the closed eyes.


Duration

  • Start with 5 rounds, gradually increasing to 10 rounds over several months.


    • Note

  • This practice is a powerful practice for Ajna Chakra and is a Meditation practice.

  • This practice may produce profound experiences, you may need to contact an experenced Yoga teacher.

  • This practice is included in Asanas such as Simhasana or lion Pose.


    • Awareness

  • While practicing bring your awareness to Ajna Chakra.

    • Precautions with Shambhavi Mudra

  • Do not practice if you have glaucoma.

  • Do not perform this practice for long periods of time because of the sensitivity of the eyes.

  • If the nerves of the eyes are weak, any strain can cause retinal detachment. 

  • Do not hold the final position for long periods of time.

  • Release the practice when strain is felt.


    • Benefits of Shambhavi Mudra

  • Calms the mind.

  • Allows the practitioner to transcend the mind.

  • Develops inner knowledge, wisdom and imagination.

  • Strengthens the eye muscles.

  • Releases tension in the eyes.


    • This practice is also referred to as
  • Bhrumadhya Drishti

  • Third Eye Gazing

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