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Gassho is the Japanese gesture of bringing the hands together in front of the heart space, with the fingers straight and the palms pressed together. It is sometimes called the prayer position. Gassho can be used a greeting (Namaste), as a mark of gratitude and respect, and if accompanied with a bow, is called Gassho Rei. Gassho is often used as a meditation pose, where awareness is taken to the tips of the middle fingers, or the space between palms. This is a healing, mind-clearing, heart-opening meditation activity, which enables a clearer connection to the universal energy around us.