Healing Practice of Mudra
A Technology of Consciousness
Mudras are a non-verbal mode of communication and self-expression,
consisting of hand gestures and finger-postures. Mudras are symbolic sign
based finger patterns taking the place, but retaining the efficacy of the spoken
word, and are used to evoke in the mind ideas symbolizing divine powers or the
deities themselves. The composition of a mudra is based on certain movements
of the fingers; in other words, mudras constitute a highly stylized form of body or
hand language. A mudra is an external expression of 'inner resolve', suggesting
that such non-verbal communications are more powerful than the spoken word.
Mudras Can Regulate the Five Elements of the Body*
When a finger representing an element is brought into contact with the thumb, that element is brought into balance. Therefore the disease caused by the imbalance is cured. Mudras start electromagnetic currents within the body, which balance various constituting elements and restore health. The joining of fingers creates an effect on the human body.
The
Universe is composed of five elements, earth, air, water,
fire, and ether. Similarly our body is also a union of five
elements which is represented by our five fingers. Hand
mudras regulate these five elements in our body. The fingers
representing five elements are:
Thumb for Fire;
Index finger (Jupiter finger) for Air;
Middle finger (Saturn finger) for Aakash (Ether or Space);
Ring finger (Sun finger) for Earth;
Little finger (Mercury finger) for Water. See More.
Mudras
in general are actions of hands and fingers that can be
performed at any time in any way, like sitting, standing,
walking or travelling. So there's no need to devote a special
time to perform a mudra, but the maximum benefit is by doing
it in sitting posture, especially in sukhasana (easy pose),
vajrasana, or padmasana. (See photos, L to R) If you have
constriants of time you can even perform them in installments. See KirtanKriyaByYogiBhajan.com. See Siri Mantra Meditation.
MAJOR MUDRAS
Timing
and duration for mudras
In the
initial phase mudras should be performed for at least 10
minutes and then can be extended to 30 minutes to 1 hour.
It is not necessary to leave all your normal work for 1
hour to perform mudras as it can be done at any time, any
place, and in any posture, even if you can't perform all
at one stretch you can practice in 2-3 installments.
Mudras
are very powerful. If practiced regularly, you'll experience
the health benefits. (See Disease/Mudra list.)
Prayer Pose
For Cerebral Equilibrium
Gyan Mudra
Mudra of Knowledge
Method:
Touch the tip of the thumb to the
tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched
out.
Specialty:
A mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge.
The tip of thumb correlates to the pituitary and endocrine
glands. When you press these centers with the index finger
the two glands work actively.
Time duration:
No particular time duration for this mudra. You
can practice while sitting, standing or lying on a bed whenever
and wherever you have time.
Benefits:
Increases
memory power and sharpens the brain
Enhances
concentration and prevents Insomnia
When
practiced regularly, it will relieve psychological disorders
like Hysteria, Anger and Depression (See Disease/Mudra list.)
Prithvi Mudra
Mudra of Earth
Method:
Tip of the ring finger touches the
tip of the thumb with the other three fingers stretched out.
Specialty:
Reduces all physical weaknesses.
Time duration:
Has no particular time duration. You can practice
it any time you want.
Benefits:
Helps
to increase weight for weak life-force people
Improves
the complexion of skin and makes the skin glow
Bend ring finger and little finger
and touch the tip of thumb with their tips keeping the remaining
two fingers stretched.
Specialty:
As it is the mudra of life, this improves the life
force. The weak become strong. Reduces clumps in blood vessels.
Practiced regularly this promotes physical activity.
Time duration:
No specific time duration. One can practice it any
time.
Benefits:
Improves
immunity
Improves
the power of the eyes and reduces eye related issues
The tips of middle finger and ring
finger touch the tip of thumb while the other two fingers
are stretched out.
Specialty:
Plays an important role in our health as it regulates
the excretory system. Note: Your health and wellness is absolutely
dependant on the rapid removal of systemic waste. Toxicity
can be mitigated if removed from the body rapidly. Try it.
See I Do Not
Eat Dead Animals and Dieterata.
Time duration:
Practice daily for 45 minutes, but practicing for
longer period yields more benefits.
Benefits:
Regulates
diabetes
Relieves
constipation and piles
Helps
establish regular excretion of solid waste (See Disease/Mudra list.)
Apana
Vayu Mudra
Mudra of the Heart
Method:
The tips of the middle finger and
ring finger touch the tip of thumb, while the index finger
touches the base of thumb and the little finger is stretched
out.
Specialty:
Benefits the heart and works like an injection in
the reduction of heart attack. It is as powerful as a sorbitate
tablet. Reduces the gas content in body.
Time duration:
Practice as many times as you can. Heart patients
and BP patients can practice twice for 15 minutes daily for
better results.
Interlock the fingers of both hands
and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight and
encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right
hand.
Specialty:
Generates heat in the body. Take milk, ghee,
more water and fruit juices in addition to the practice of
this mudra for many benefits.
Time duration:
Practice any time. But do not over-practice as it
produces heat in the body. It can cause excessive sweating
even in winter.
Benefits:
Stops
production of phlegm and gives power to lungs
Relieves
severe cold and bronchial infections
Invigorates
the body
To remain
healthy and free from any illness or disease, a balance is
required among the five elements.
Science reveals that coordination of the five elements controls
the internal glands of the body parts, and their physiological
functions. There are particularly dormant energies within
the body, which get activated using these mudras thus making
us healthy and fit. See Disease/Mudra list. --
About
Your Hands
According
to Indian
Astrology the Jupiter (index) finger, when long, indicates
a love of power and command over others; when short, it denotes
a dislike of responsibility and lack of ambition.
The Saturn
(middle) finger, when long, indicates prudence, love of solitude
and a reserved, studious disposition.; when short, it denotes
frivolity and a general lack of seriousness in all things.
The Sun
(ring) finger, when long, indicates a love of the beautiful,
a desire for celebrity and fame; when excessively long, the
tendency towards notoriety, speculative risk-taking, the love
of money and gambling; when short, it denotes a dislike for
all these things.
The Mercury
(little) finger, when long, indicates mental power, a grasp
of languages, and the power of expression, especially in speech;
when short, it denotes difficulty in speaking and expression
of thoughts; when crooked, with an irregular Head Line, it
denotes a handicapped mentality.
Meridians
of The Hand
"The
feet express the heavens and the hands express the feet. If
you want to adjust the psychic body, massage the feet. If
you want
to adjust the physical body, massage the hands." -- Yogi
Bhajan
Detailed
Hand Charts
The Fingers
should be long in proportion to the palm, they then denote
greater intellectuality and mental power. When short and stubby
looking, the subject is inclined to exhibit animalism and
gross materialism. See Kundalini
Yoga Mudras. See Chotskies and
Chakras. See Foot
Chart. Also see ScienceOfMantra.com.
*Consultation
with a health care professional should occur before applying
adjustments or treatments to the body, consuming medications
or nutritional supplements and before dieting, fasting or exercising.
None of these activities are herein presented as substitutes
for competent medical treatment. See
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