Hakini Mudra: Boost Focus & Mental Clarity

Vandana Pitke
Jan 2, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Jul 21

Hakini Mudra, also referred to as the "Brain Power Mudra" or the "Mudra for the Mind." This sacred hand gesture is renowned for its ability to enhance brain function and boost mental clarity.

Hakini Devata

Hakini is mentioned as a devata (deity) in our scriptures, specifically in the Sri Lalita Sahasranama, verse 108: “…hardrannaika rasika Hakini rupa dharini,” signifying her as one who assumes the form of Hakini and delights in offerings of saffron-flavored rice.

For those familiar with the 1000 holy names of Devi in the Sri Lalita Sahasranama, verses 101 to 110 reference the six chakras in our body and their presiding devata. Hakini's form is associated with the Ajna, or Third Eye Chakra, which is the center of imagination and intuition. As the goddess of the third eye, Hakini is symbolized by a two-petal lotus, representing the brain's two hemispheres.

Practicing Hakini Mudra

Position Your Hands:

Bring your palms to face each other a few inches apart.

Touch the fingertips and thumbs of both hands together lightly.

Elevate Your Hands:

Raise your hands to the level of the Third Eye Chakra, located in the center of your forehead.

Enhance the Practice:

Lift your gaze (drishti) towards the Third Eye.

While breathing through your nostrils, place your tongue against the roof of your mouth during each inhalation and relax it during each exhalation.

Duration and Timing

Hakini Mudra can be practiced for up to 30 minutes daily, either in one continuous session or broken down into three 10-minute sessions. Although this mudra can be practiced at any time of the day, it is ideally performed during sunrise for maximum benefits.

Benefits of Hakini Mudra

Cognitive & Mental Benefits

Boosts memory power and concentration, especially helpful for students and professionals.
Enhances clarity of thought, decision-making, and mental acuity.
Improves coordination between the right and left brain, promoting both creativity and logical thinking.
Deepens breathing and improves oxygenation to the brain, supporting optimal brain function.

Emotional & Psychological Benefits

Calms the mind and reduces anxiety, stress, and depression.
Encourages joyful, focused, and active thinking.
May support emotional regulation in conditions like autism, Alzheimer's, dementia, and other behavioral or psychiatric challenges.
Helps develop a balanced emotional state, promoting resilience.

Spiritual & Energetic Benefits

Activates the Ajna Chakra (Third Eye), enhancing intuition and inner awareness.
Fosters a higher state of consciousness and spiritual clarity.
Supports mindfulness and a deeper connection to self during meditation.