Katakamukha Mudra-Variation. Mudras: Powerful Hand Gestures -- Mudras are used for healing, concentration, and expanding consciousness, and they are an essential part of Indian Dance, Indian Yoga, Taoist alchemy, and Buddhist meditation. In Indian Dance, mudras are used to communicate deep feelings and tell intricate stories. Energetically, they hold the power to transform raw life-power into subtle spiritual expression.