Vayan Mudra for Hypertension and Health of the Cardiovascular System

Vayan Mudra for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Health

Part of the Yoga Mudra Challenge — experience how daily guided mudra videos with Dr. Juli Kramer support healing, balance, and inner calm.

Duration: 16 minutes

Meaning and Purpose

Vayan Mudra, the Gesture of Circulation, helps regulate blood flow and supports a balanced cardiovascular system. This practice calms the nervous system, steadies the heart rate, and promotes emotional equilibrium. It is particularly helpful for managing hypertension and restoring the natural harmony between body and mind.

This page includes a guided video and meditation with Dr. Juli Kramer. You’ll learn how to hold the mudra with ease, coordinate it with breathing, and settle into a state of quiet focus. As a result, the body relaxes, the heart rhythm smooths, and a deep sense of calm begins to unfold.

Yoga Journal explains that certain mudras, including those focusing on heart energy, may lower stress and support healthy circulation.

How to Practice Vayan Mudra

1. Sit comfortably with your spine tall and your shoulders relaxed.
2. Touch the tips of the thumb, index finger, and middle finger together.
3. Keep the ring and little fingers extended and relaxed.
4. Rest the hands on your thighs, palms facing upward.
5. Breathe slowly and evenly, noticing each inhale as it steadies the pulse and each exhale as it releases tension.

Hold this position for 10–15 minutes, or follow along with the guided meditation. In this way, you can retrain the body to respond to stress with composure instead of pressure.

Healing Focus and Benefits

Vayan Mudra balances the heart and circulatory system, helping regulate blood pressure and improve oxygen delivery throughout the body. It soothes anxiety, supports emotional resilience, and enhances vitality. Moreover, this mudra strengthens the heart’s connection to calm awareness, helping you feel centered in every heartbeat.

The American Heart Association notes that yoga and mindful breathing can support heart health and reduce hypertension by lowering stress levels.

Integrating into the 15-Day Yoga Mudra Challenge

In the Radiant Shenti Yoga Mudra Challenge, Vayan Mudra teaches that true strength begins with balance. Practice it whenever you need to slow down, steady your energy, or create emotional space for the heart to rest. Over time, you’ll feel more grounded, peaceful, and attuned to your body’s rhythm.

Citation: Mudras for Healing and Transformation Joseph Le Page and Lilian Aboim