The Healing Practice of Mudras

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Mudras Regulate the Five Elements of the Body*

he Universe is composed of five elements, earth, air, water, fire, and ether. Similarly our body is also union of five elements which is represented by our five fingers. Hand mudras regulate these five ements in our body. The fingers representing five elements are: the thumb for Fire; the index upiter finger) for Air; the middle (Saturn finger) for Ether or Space; the ring (Sun finger) for arth; and the pinky (Mercury finger) for Water. (See also the Reflexlology Foot Chart.)

ow to perform hand mudras

udras in general are actions of hands and fingers that can be performed at any time in any way, like tting, standing, walking or travelling. So there's no need to devote a special time to perform a mudra, ut the maximum benefit is by doing it in sitting posture, especially in sukhasana (easy pose), ajrasana, or padmasana. (See photos, L to R.) If you have constriants of time you can even perform em in installments.

ming and duration for mudras

the initial phase mudras should be performed for at least 10 minutes and then can be extended to 0 minutes to 1 hour. It is not necessary to leave all your normal work for 1 hour to perform mudras as can be done at any time, any place, and in any posture, even if you can't perform all at one stretch ou can practice in 2-3 installments.

udras are very powerful. If practiced regularly, you'll experience the health benefits.

Prayer Pose For Cerebral Equilibrium Gyan Mudra Mudra of Knowledge

ethod: ouch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out. pecialty: mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of thumb correlates to the pituitary and ndocrine glands. When you press these centers with the index finger the two glands work actively. me duration: o particular time duration for this mudra. You can practice while sitting, standing or lying on a bed henever and wherever you have time. enefits:

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 Prithvi Mudra Mudra of Earth

ethod: p of the ring finger touches the tip of the thumb with the other three fingers stretched out.

pecialty: educes all physical weaknesses. me duration: as no particular time duration. You can practice it any time you want. enefits:

Helps to increase weight for weak life-force people Improves the complexion of skin and makes the skin glow Promotes body functionality Varuna Mudra Mudra of Water

ethod: p of little finger touches the tip of thumb with the other three fingers stretched out. pecialty: alances the water content and prevents all diseases which come due to lack of water. me duration: as no specific time duration. Can be practiceed according to convenience. enefits:

Retains clarity in blood by balancing water content in the body Prevents the pain of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage Vayu Mudra Mudra of Air

ethod: eep the index finger on the base of the thumb and press with the thumb keeping the other three ngers straight. pecialty: revents diseases that occur due to imbalances in the air. me duration: he practice of this mudra for 45 minutes reduces the severity of disease in 12 to 24 hours. For better sults practice for 40-60 days. enefits:

Relieves Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, Parkinson's disease and paralysis without any medicine Useful for Cervical Spondilytis, paralysis of the face, and pressure on nerves in neck Relieves gas pressure in the stomach Shunya Mudra Mudra of Emptiness

ethod: eep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press with the thumb. pecialty: educes the dullness in the body. me duration: ne can practice this for 40 to 60 minutes daily until relieved.

enefits:

Relieves an earache within 4 or 5 minutes Useful for the deaf and mentally challenged. Surya Mudra Mudra of the Sun

ethod: end the ring finger and press it with thumb. pecialty: orrelates to the thyroid gland. me duration: ractice twice daily for 5 to 15 minutes. enefits:

Reduces cholesterol in body and helps in reducing weight Reduces anxiety Corrects or relieves indigestion Prana Mudra Mudra of Life

ethod: end ring finger and little finger and touch the tip of thumb with their tips keeping the remaining two ngers stretched. pecialty: s it is the mudra of life, this improves the life force. The weak become strong. Reduces clumps in ood vessels. Practiced regularly this promotes physical activity. me duration: o specific time duration. One can practice it any time. enefits:

Improves immunity Improves the power of the eyes and reduces eye related issues Relieves vitamin deficiency and fatigue Apana Mudra Mudra of Digestion

ethod: he tips of middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb while the other two fingers are stretched ut. pecialty:

ays an important role in our health as it regulates the excretory system. Note: Your health and ellness is absolutely dependant on the rapid removal of systemic waste. Toxicity can be mitigated if moved from the body rapidly. Try it. See I Do Not Eat Dead Animals and Dieterata. me duration: ractice daily for 45 minutes, but practicing for longer period yields more benefits. enefits:

Regulates diabetes Relieves constipation and piles Helps establish regular excretion of solid waste Apana Vayu Mudra Mudra of the Heart

ethod: he tips of the middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb, while the index finger touches the ase of thumb and the little finger is stretched out. pecialty: enefits the heart and works like an injection in the reduction of heart attack. It is as powerful as a orbitate tablet. Reduces the gas content in body. me duration: ractice as many times as you can. Heart patients and BP patients can practice twice for 15 minutes aily for better results. enefits:

Strengthens the heart and regularizes palpitation Regulates excretory system Relieves gastric issues Linga Mudra

Mudra of Heat

ethod: terlock the fingers of both hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight and encircle it ith the thumb and the index finger of the right hand. pecialty: enerates heat in the body. Take milk, ghee, more water and fruit juices in addition to the practice of is mudra for many benefits. me duration: ractice any time. But do not over-practice as it produces heat in the body. It can cause excessive weating even in winter. enefits:

Stops production of phlegm and gives power to lungs Relieves severe cold and bronchial infections Invigorates the body

o remain healthy and free from any illness or disease, a balance is required among the five elements.

cience reveals that coordination of the five elements controls the internal glands of the body parts, nd their physiological functions. There are particularly dormant energies within the body, which get ctivated using these mudras thus making us healthy and fit. -About Your Hands

ccording to Indian Astrology the Jupiter (index) finger, when long, indicates a love of power and ommand over others; when short, it denotes a dislike of responsibility and lack of ambition.

he Saturn (middle) finger, when long, indicates prudence, love of solitude and a reserved, studious sposition.; when short, it denotes frivolity and a general lack of seriousness in all things.

he Sun (ring) finger, when long, indicates a love of the beautiful, a desire for celebrity and fame; hen excessively long, the tendency towards notoriety, speculative risk-taking, the love of money and

ambling; when short, it denotes a dislike for all these things.

he Mercury (little) finger, when long, indicates mental power, a grasp of languages, and the power of xpression, especially in speech; when short, it denotes difficulty in speaking and expression of oughts; 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

he Fingers should be long in proportion to the palm, they then denote greater intellectuality and ental power. When short and stubby looking, the subject is inclined to exhibit animalism and gross aterialism. See Kundalini Yoga Mudras. See Chotskies and Chakras. See Foot Chart.

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*Consultation with a health care professional should occur before applying adjustments or eatment to the body, consuming medications or nutritional supplements and before dieting, fasting or xercising. None of these activities are herein presented as substitutes for competent medical eatment.

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