Abstract
Gyan/Jñāna mudra the mudra of knowledge gives rise to the knowledge, the root chakra and reduce tension and depression. Stimulating the air element this pose spiritually awakens and calm the body and mind and resulted into increasing memory power, pituitary gland production and stimulate nervous system. It sharpens the brain and increases the concentration ability, building mental prowess. A regular practice of this mudra considerably controls the level of anxiety, anger, stress, depression and even insomnia. For the present study, male and female students aged between 18-25 years were included. Yogmudra intervention (Jñāna Mudra) was tried as per experimental design and anxiety level was measured using through SCAT questionnaire (Sports competition anxiety Test). Scores were recorded before and after performing yogmudra. This was observed that regular practice of Jñāna Mudra in normal healthy person creates and improves mental toughness and reduces level of anxiety.
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