Jnana mudra
the gesture of knowledge - in this the index finger is bent so that its tip is joined with the tip of the thumb, the other three fingers are spread out.
Jnana yoga ...
Jnana mudra
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hand position that joins fingers and thumb; gesture of intuitive knowledge ...
Put both hands on the knees in jnana mudra.
Retain this position for 10 to 15 minutes or as comfortable to you.
While returning to the original position first stretch out right leg.
In sitting for meditation, it is advisable to practice either Jnana Mudra or Chin Mudra. Jnana Mudra is practiced in one of the following ways: ...
It certainly requires a lot of practice beforehand, especially if you mirror postures as you are leading them. The hand mudra is called the Jnana Mudra (in some sources it is referred to as the Chin Mudra).
In the morning or at night sit down in the corner in your lotus posture, with the hands in either jnana mudra or chin mudra. Close your eyes. Fix the gaze at the nose tip, mid-eyebrow centre, heart centre, navel centre or anywhere.
The shoulders move backwards and the ribcage lifts. The tongue rests on the roof of the mouth. The hands may rest on the knees in chin or jnana mudra. The arms are relaxed with the elbows slightly bent.
 See also: Jnana, Mind, Mudra, Meditation, Body
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