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Method: Be seated in
Lotus pose, Perfect pose, Lighting pose or on the chair (if you cannot
sit in any other pose). Place the ring finger and little finger at the
tip of the thumb gently and keep the other two fingers stretched.
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/33385/spirituality/mudras-the-healing-power-in-your-hands | FractalEnlightenment.com
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/33385/spirituality/mudras-the-healing-power-in-your-hands | FractalEnlightenment.com
“In this respect,
Kundalini Yoga assumes that every area of the hand forms a reflex zone
for an associated part of the body and the brain. In this way, we can
consider the hands to be a mirror for our body and our mind.” ~ Lothar
Rüdiger Lütge, Kundalini yoga expert
Practiced since antiquity in combination with pranayama, asanas and
meditation, Mudras or Hand Gestures is a practice to improve your
physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Our hands define our karma
and fingers being the power points, are a link between individual Pranic
force and universal cosmic energy.
The subtle hand and finger movements make important connections in the
nervous system and stimulate specific energy pathways or nadis. Human
body is an amalgamation of 5 elements of nature – Earth, Air, Water,
Space and Fire & each finger acts as a representative of one
element.
Yogis believed if one wants to cure any disease, they can tap into the
energy of the elements and rectify the imbalance with the practice of
suitable mudras. Starting from the thumb, the fingers represent Fire,
Air, Space, Earth and Water, as depicted in the image.
Mudras redirect the energy flow to the upper Chakras, and gradually
establish a link between all the Koshas (layers) of the body. Let’s look
at 7 mudras, its benefits and duration for improving our mental,
spiritual and physical health.
gyan-mudra-gesture-of-knowledge
Gyan mudra is the mudra of knowledge
1) Gyan (Knowledge) or Jnana Mudra:
The gesture of knowledge or gesture of wisdom, activates the pineal
gland, relaxes the mind and improves concentration. This mudra increases
the vaayu (Air) Element within the body. In this mudra thumb represents
brahma (Supreme reality) & the index finger is an individual soul,
and their union creates eternal knowledge and wisdom.
Method: To perform this mudra, gently join the tip of thumb and the
index finger, while the other three fingers are simply stretched out or
free & slightly bent.
Duration: You can practice this mudra anytime during the day or while
you are performing yoga postures or during meditation.
Benefits: Gyan mudra increases concentration, memory, reduces sleep
disorders, helps to release stress and anger, eases depression and
headache.
2) Vayu (air) Mudra: The gesture of air is best for the Vata body types
and reduces any constrictions in the body due to excess air in the body.
Vayu Mudra
Vaayu mudra balances the air element within your body
Method: It can be performed while sitting, standing or lying. Just fold
the index finger, you would be able to see the phalanx bones. Press the
second phalanx bone with the tip of the thumb, and the tip of the index
finger should touch the base of the thumb.
Duration: One can practice this mudra any time during the day, whether
on full or empty stomach.
Benefits: It eliminates excess gas/air related problems like gout,
flatulence, constipation. It helps in diseases like arthritis, neck
pain, trembling in Parkinson’s disease, paralysis and cervical
spondilytis.
3) Prithvi (Earth) mudra: This mudra amplifies the earth element of the
body. Earth elements is a vital component of bones, cartilage, skin,
hair, nails, muscles, tendons, internal organs, etc. Practice of Prithvi
mudra builds and invigorates these tissues and strengthens the bones.
It produces stability, confidence and strength.
Prithvi-earth-mudra
Prithvi Mudra is also called the mudra of the earth. It activates your
body and reduces physical weaknesses.
Method: Sit down in lotus pose or easy pose to perform this mudra.
Gently touch the tip of ring finger and thumb, while the other three are
stretched or free.
Duration: 30-45 minutes every day, together or in 3 parts during the
day.
Benefits: It reduces stress, weakness, helps in weight gain, increases
blood circulation & Kapha, boosts self esteem & confidence.
Also, it increases determination and directs individuals towards
spirituality. It improves digestive power, develops vitality and removes
deficiency of vitamins.
4) Agni (fire) or Surya (sun) mudra: The fire hand gesture, is a
powerful mudra with significant healing capacity. It increases the fire
element in the body and reduces the earth element. The element Agni
(fire) is associated with body-temperature and metabolism. Practice of
Surya mudra helps to maintain the body-temperature and keeps the
metabolism going.
Surya-sun-Mudra
This mudra increases the element of fire in the body
Method: Practice only in sitting position and on an empty stomach every
day to reap benefits of this mudra. Fold the ring finger and touch the
tip at the base of the thumb while the tip of the thumb presses the
second phalax bone of the ring finger.
Duration: Can be practiced 20 minutes every day but avoid practicing
when you have acidity or indigestion problem.
Benefits: Dissolves excess fat in the body, reduce cholesterol, quickens
digestion, boosts metabolism & immune system, controls low BP and
regulates the thyroid gland.
5) Jal (Water) Mudra: Works on the biggest element of the body, water,
by increasing it to an optimum level. It prevents all diseases which
come due to the lack of water or any kind of dryness. Helps to rehydrate
cells, tissues, muscles, skin, joint-cartilage, etc.
jal-mudra-water-element
Jal mudra balances the water element in your body.
Method: Sit in an easy pose or simply lie down and slightly touch the
tip of the thumb with the little finger. The rest of the fingers can be
left freely without any stress.
Duration: It is an easy mudra and can be performed anytime during the
day.
Benefits: The element water is also associated with tongue and taste.
Therefore, this mudra can be used to overcome disorders like loss of
taste-sense, dryness of mouth, etc. Jal mudra nourishes the skin, making
it glow. Eliminates skin diseases, increases blood flow, and reduces
muscle aches.
6) Shunya (Emptiness) Mudra: The mudra of emptiness or the heaven mudra,
reduces the space element within the body. Since this element is
associated with ears, it helps in getting rid of ear aches and many
hearing disorders. It also helps the practitioner to open their heart
chakra, and is suitable for meditation practices.
shunya-mudra
Shunya mudra can quickly heal earaches if held for a long period of
time.
Method: To perform this posture sit in any easy pose, bend the middle
finger and place it at the ball or mount of the thumb then press the
first phalanx bone of the middle finger with the tip of the thumb. Other
fingers should either be stretched, and practice the same position with
the other hand too.
Duration: Practice this mudra for 15 minutes, three times during the
day. If you practice this mudras at the same time everyday, it act as a
catalyst in achieving the desired results.
Benefits: Shunya mudra is effective for any ear, nose or throat
problems. This mudra assists in listening and speech and cures any
numbness in any part of your body. It is also useful in overcoming
motion sickness and vertigo. Release the fingers as soon as the symptoms
subside.
7) Prana (Vital Energy) Mudra: Prana mudra can be used whenever you feel
drained or tired, and need an extra boost of energy. It helps optimal
flow of the prana in the body, activates the root chakra and increases
vitality.
prana-mudra
Pran mudra, or a mudra of life, creates energy within the body and
improves strength and immunity
Method: Be seated in Lotus pose, Perfect pose, Lighting pose or on the
chair (if you cannot sit in any other pose). Place the ring finger and
little finger at the tip of the thumb gently and keep the other two
fingers stretched.
Duration: There is no specific time duration, one can practice at any
interval and amount of time, or start with 5 to 6 minutes three times a
day and increase it to 15 minutes.
Benefits: With an innate ability to control the subtle energies of our
aura, this mudra cleanses our aura. The magnetic force generated by this
mudra creates inner focus, clarity and a desire to delve deeper inside.
This mudra is also about vision. It is not just about improving the
vision of your eyes, but also to have a vision for your life. It
increases vitality, reduces fatigue and nervousness. Pran mudra should
be avoided if you are suffering from cough and cold.
Relax, breathe and feel the flow of energy within as each cell gets
fully revitalized. These mudras can be done anywhere and integrating
this ancient healing tool into your daily life will help you connect
with your inner self and the universal energy. Mudras imbue tranquility,
balance, and serenity for you and the whole.
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/33385/spirituality/mudras-the-healing-power-in-your-hands | FractalEnlightenment.com
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/33385/spirituality/mudras-the-healing-power-in-your-hands | FractalEnlightenment.com
“In this respect,
Kundalini Yoga assumes that every area of the hand forms a reflex zone
for an associated part of the body and the brain. In this way, we can
consider the hands to be a mirror for our body and our mind.” ~ Lothar
Rüdiger Lütge, Kundalini yoga expert
Practiced since antiquity in combination with pranayama, asanas and
meditation, Mudras or Hand Gestures is a practice to improve your
physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Our hands define our karma
and fingers being the power points, are a link between individual Pranic
force and universal cosmic energy.
The subtle hand and finger movements make important connections in the
nervous system and stimulate specific energy pathways or nadis. Human
body is an amalgamation of 5 elements of nature – Earth, Air, Water,
Space and Fire & each finger acts as a representative of one
element.
Yogis believed if one wants to cure any disease, they can tap into the
energy of the elements and rectify the imbalance with the practice of
suitable mudras. Starting from the thumb, the fingers represent Fire,
Air, Space, Earth and Water, as depicted in the image.
Mudras redirect the energy flow to the upper Chakras, and gradually
establish a link between all the Koshas (layers) of the body. Let’s look
at 7 mudras, its benefits and duration for improving our mental,
spiritual and physical health.
gyan-mudra-gesture-of-knowledge
Gyan mudra is the mudra of knowledge
1) Gyan (Knowledge) or Jnana Mudra:
The gesture of knowledge or gesture of wisdom, activates the pineal
gland, relaxes the mind and improves concentration. This mudra increases
the vaayu (Air) Element within the body. In this mudra thumb represents
brahma (Supreme reality) & the index finger is an individual soul,
and their union creates eternal knowledge and wisdom.
Method: To perform this mudra, gently join the tip of thumb and the
index finger, while the other three fingers are simply stretched out or
free & slightly bent.
Duration: You can practice this mudra anytime during the day or while
you are performing yoga postures or during meditation.
Benefits: Gyan mudra increases concentration, memory, reduces sleep
disorders, helps to release stress and anger, eases depression and
headache.
2) Vayu (air) Mudra: The gesture of air is best for the Vata body types
and reduces any constrictions in the body due to excess air in the body.
Vayu Mudra
Vaayu mudra balances the air element within your body
Method: It can be performed while sitting, standing or lying. Just fold
the index finger, you would be able to see the phalanx bones. Press the
second phalanx bone with the tip of the thumb, and the tip of the index
finger should touch the base of the thumb.
Duration: One can practice this mudra any time during the day, whether
on full or empty stomach.
Benefits: It eliminates excess gas/air related problems like gout,
flatulence, constipation. It helps in diseases like arthritis, neck
pain, trembling in Parkinson’s disease, paralysis and cervical
spondilytis.
3) Prithvi (Earth) mudra: This mudra amplifies the earth element of the
body. Earth elements is a vital component of bones, cartilage, skin,
hair, nails, muscles, tendons, internal organs, etc. Practice of Prithvi
mudra builds and invigorates these tissues and strengthens the bones.
It produces stability, confidence and strength.
Prithvi-earth-mudra
Prithvi Mudra is also called the mudra of the earth. It activates your
body and reduces physical weaknesses.
Method: Sit down in lotus pose or easy pose to perform this mudra.
Gently touch the tip of ring finger and thumb, while the other three are
stretched or free.
Duration: 30-45 minutes every day, together or in 3 parts during the
day.
Benefits: It reduces stress, weakness, helps in weight gain, increases
blood circulation & Kapha, boosts self esteem & confidence.
Also, it increases determination and directs individuals towards
spirituality. It improves digestive power, develops vitality and removes
deficiency of vitamins.
4) Agni (fire) or Surya (sun) mudra: The fire hand gesture, is a
powerful mudra with significant healing capacity. It increases the fire
element in the body and reduces the earth element. The element Agni
(fire) is associated with body-temperature and metabolism. Practice of
Surya mudra helps to maintain the body-temperature and keeps the
metabolism going.
Surya-sun-Mudra
This mudra increases the element of fire in the body
Method: Practice only in sitting position and on an empty stomach every
day to reap benefits of this mudra. Fold the ring finger and touch the
tip at the base of the thumb while the tip of the thumb presses the
second phalax bone of the ring finger.
Duration: Can be practiced 20 minutes every day but avoid practicing
when you have acidity or indigestion problem.
Benefits: Dissolves excess fat in the body, reduce cholesterol, quickens
digestion, boosts metabolism & immune system, controls low BP and
regulates the thyroid gland.
5) Jal (Water) Mudra: Works on the biggest element of the body, water,
by increasing it to an optimum level. It prevents all diseases which
come due to the lack of water or any kind of dryness. Helps to rehydrate
cells, tissues, muscles, skin, joint-cartilage, etc.
jal-mudra-water-element
Jal mudra balances the water element in your body.
Method: Sit in an easy pose or simply lie down and slightly touch the
tip of the thumb with the little finger. The rest of the fingers can be
left freely without any stress.
Duration: It is an easy mudra and can be performed anytime during the
day.
Benefits: The element water is also associated with tongue and taste.
Therefore, this mudra can be used to overcome disorders like loss of
taste-sense, dryness of mouth, etc. Jal mudra nourishes the skin, making
it glow. Eliminates skin diseases, increases blood flow, and reduces
muscle aches.
6) Shunya (Emptiness) Mudra: The mudra of emptiness or the heaven mudra,
reduces the space element within the body. Since this element is
associated with ears, it helps in getting rid of ear aches and many
hearing disorders. It also helps the practitioner to open their heart
chakra, and is suitable for meditation practices.
shunya-mudra
Shunya mudra can quickly heal earaches if held for a long period of
time.
Method: To perform this posture sit in any easy pose, bend the middle
finger and place it at the ball or mount of the thumb then press the
first phalanx bone of the middle finger with the tip of the thumb. Other
fingers should either be stretched, and practice the same position with
the other hand too.
Duration: Practice this mudra for 15 minutes, three times during the
day. If you practice this mudras at the same time everyday, it act as a
catalyst in achieving the desired results.
Benefits: Shunya mudra is effective for any ear, nose or throat
problems. This mudra assists in listening and speech and cures any
numbness in any part of your body. It is also useful in overcoming
motion sickness and vertigo. Release the fingers as soon as the symptoms
subside.
7) Prana (Vital Energy) Mudra: Prana mudra can be used whenever you feel
drained or tired, and need an extra boost of energy. It helps optimal
flow of the prana in the body, activates the root chakra and increases
vitality.
prana-mudra
Pran mudra, or a mudra of life, creates energy within the body and
improves strength and immunity
Method: Be seated in Lotus pose, Perfect pose, Lighting pose or on the
chair (if you cannot sit in any other pose). Place the ring finger and
little finger at the tip of the thumb gently and keep the other two
fingers stretched.
Duration: There is no specific time duration, one can practice at any
interval and amount of time, or start with 5 to 6 minutes three times a
day and increase it to 15 minutes.
Benefits: With an innate ability to control the subtle energies of our
aura, this mudra cleanses our aura. The magnetic force generated by this
mudra creates inner focus, clarity and a desire to delve deeper inside.
This mudra is also about vision. It is not just about improving the
vision of your eyes, but also to have a vision for your life. It
increases vitality, reduces fatigue and nervousness. Pran mudra should
be avoided if you are suffering from cough and cold.
Relax, breathe and feel the flow of energy within as each cell gets
fully revitalized. These mudras can be done anywhere and integrating
this ancient healing tool into your daily life will help you connect
with your inner self and the universal energy. Mudras imbue tranquility,
balance, and serenity for you and the whole.
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/33385/spirituality/mudras-the-healing-power-in-your-hands | FractalEnlightenment.com
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/33385/spirituality/mudras-the-healing-power-in-your-hands | FractalEnlightenment.com
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