This practice is named after Ganesha, the Elephant headed deity who is known as the remover of obstacles as well as the scribe of letter writing and learning. This practice is a Samyukta meaning “double” Hasta Mudra, where both hands are required to preform this practice.
Ganesha is also said to place obstacles in our path to help us learn and grow. This deity is also thescribe of the epic story of the Bhagavad Gita which is also known as the Gita.
When preforming this practice we recommend chanting the Ganesha Mantra, Om Gum Ganapati Namaha.
This practice helps us to connect and awaken Prana meaning "life force energy" within us which helps us access our inner strength while boosting self confidence and relieving stress.
Practice
Hand gestures are a precise way of holding the fingers to create new energetic pathways for the flow of Prana for health and spiritual purposes.
Yoga poses help to elongate and strengthen the muscles of the body as well as to calm the mind for the deeper spiritual practices of Yoga.
Breathing exercises are a great practice to remove carbon dioxide, increase lung capacity as well as being a good preparatory practice for the deepest spiritual practice of Yoga, Meditation.
Meditation is the highest spiritual practice of Yoga which is why this practice is the most difficult practice to preform, but with correct knowledge and dedication, can be the most profound practice of Yoga.