Mudras Card Deck

The Mudras Card Deck features 42 cards demonstrating hand mudras, also known as yoga for your fingers.

At Challenge to Change, we use mudras to give the physical body a meaningful task to engage in while the mind focuses on taking deep breaths.  Each mudra is connected to a different emotion or life skill. Therefore, we can use mudras to help look inside of ourselves and express what we are thinking or feeling at any moment in time.

Using a mudras card deck with kids not only introduces them to mindfulness but also provides a creative and interactive way for them to navigate their emotions, cultivate focus, and build a foundation for lifelong well-being.

Each card includes instructions on:

• When to use

• Where to place 

• What to say while teaching

Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers, watch as your child discovers the joy of self-awareness and embraces a world of possibilities through the power of mudras!

How To Use

Teaching Mudras

When we offer mudras at Challenge to Change, we introduce three at a time. After teaching three different mudras, we ask each member of the group to choose the mudra that best expresses what is happening inside of themselves. We recommend incorporating slow, deep breaths whenever we are working with mudras. In this way, mudras help us to be more mindful of how we are feeling and give us a safe way to express and regulate our emotions. 

If the kids are comfortable, create a safe space for them to share their experiences with the group. This fosters a sense of community and allows children to learn from each other.

Morning Routine 

Integrate mudras into the morning routine to help children start their day with focus and calm. Begin each day with a "Mudra of the Day" session, where a new mudra is introduced, explained, and practiced. Encourage the children to use the mudra they've learned throughout the day, especially during moments of stress or excitement. Remind them that these gestures are tools they can use to find calm and focus.

Emotional Awareness and Regulation

Use the mudras card deck to enhance emotional literacy and self-regulation skills.  Each session can focus on a specific emotion, such as happiness, sadness, or anger. Introduce mudras that help manage or express these emotions. In this way, mudras help us to be more mindful of how we are feeling and give us a safe way to express and regulate our emotions.  

Brain Breaks

Using a mudras card deck as a brain break for kids can be an effective way to help them reset their focus, manage stress, and boost their energy, such as after completing a challenging task or when transitioning between subjects. Explain what mudras are and how they can help with focus, relaxation, and energy.Alternatively, choose a mudra card that matches the current activity or mood. For example, select a calming mudra after a particularly active or noisy activity.

“My daughter loves yoga and mindfulness.  Her favorite thing to do is practicing mudras.” - Tessa Callender, Navy Recruiter, DeWitt, Iowa