This hand gesture is also used to dispel fear and is commonly viewed as a gesture of a shield. This is known as the mudra, Abhayamudra — or gesture of fearlessness. The pose is meant to give a ...

Bring your palms together at your chest in Namaskar mudra (a hand gesture similar to the prayer pose). Keep your shoulders and elbows relaxed while doing so. Hold it for a few breaths then come ...