prayer pose

Hands at heart

Prayer pose is a yoga position where the palms are pressed together in front of the chest with fingers pointing upward, resembling the traditional Western gesture of prayer.

The Sanskrit term is anjali mudra.

It appears as a resting position between sequences and as part of sun salutations: Return to prayer pose between each side.

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  • namasteRespectful Indian greeting
  • mudraRitual hand gesture
  • palmsHands' inner sides
  • handsGripping limbs' extremities
  • worshipReligious reverence and praise

meditation · yoga · yoga class · devotion · reverence · bow · gratitude · heart · heart center · chest · centered · stillness · breath · inner peace · standing · greeting · surrender · spiritual practice

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