mudras, or hand gestures, are considered very powerful.
Some mudras are also quite elaborate. The ones I list
here are simple and can be used easily by anyone during
meditation to increase their contact with the spiritual
and to amplify healing energy. The Chalice and
Gomukha mudras are inconspicuous enough that you
can use them at almost any time.
The Om mudra is usually made when chanting the
mantra "Om (ohm)." In this gesture, you bring the tips
of the thumb and index finger of each hand together to
form a circle. The hands are rested palms up on the
knees.
The Namaste mudra is done by holding the palms of
the hands flat together, fingers pointing upward, at
heart level, as if in prayer. This gesture honors
God/Goddess and the spiritual flame within every other
person.
The powerful Chalice mudra is usually made while
sitting in the half-lotus pose. It represents the receiving
of spiritual blessings and healing energy from the
Divine. Hold your hands together, slightly cupped. Let
the tips of the thumbs touch. If your right foot is on the
opposite thigh in the half-lotus, put the right hand inside
the left. If your left foot is on the opposite thigh, place
the left hand inside the right. Hold your hands just
below your navel.