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Healing Practice of Mudras
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:
the Thumb for Fire;
the Index finger (Jupiter finger) for Air;
 the Middle finger (Saturn finger) for Aakash (Ether or Space);
the Ring finger (Sun finger) for Earth;
the Pinky finger (Mercury finger) for Water.
(See More. See also the Reflexlology Foot Chart.)

How to perform hand mudras

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.
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
Object 1
 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
• Promotes body functionality (See Disease/Mudra list.)
 Varuna Mudra
Mudra of Water

Method:
Tip of little finger touches the tip of thumb with the other three fingers
stretched out.

Specialty:
Balances the water content and prevents all diseases which come due
to lack of water.

Time duration:
Has no specific time duration. Can be practiceed according to
convenience.

Benefits:
• Retains clarity in blood by balancing water content in the body
• Prevents the pain of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage (See
Disease/Mudra list.)
 Vayu Mudra
Mudra of Air

Method:
Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb and press with the
thumb keeping the other three fingers straight.

Specialty:
Prevents diseases that occur due to imbalances in the air.

Time duration:
The practice of this mudra for 45 minutes reduces the severity of
disease in 12 to 24 hours. For better results practice for 40-60 days.

Benefits:
• 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 (See Disease/Mudra list.)
 Shunya Mudra
Mudra of Emptiness

Method:
Keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press with the
thumb.

Specialty:
Reduces the dullness in the body.

Time duration:
One can practice this for 40 to 60 minutes daily until relieved.

Benefits:
• Relieves an earache within 4 or 5 minutes
• Useful for the deaf and mentally challenged (See Disease/Mudra list.)

Surya Mudra
Mudra of the Sun

Method:
Bend the ring finger and press it with thumb.
Specialty:
Correlates to the thyroid gland.

Time duration:
Practice twice daily for 5 to 15 minutes.

Benefits:
• Reduces cholesterol in body and helps in reducing weight
• Reduces anxiety
• Corrects or relieves indigestion (See Disease/Mudra list.)

Prana Mudra
Mudra of Life

Method:
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
 • Relieves vitamin deficiency and fatigue (See Disease/Mudra list.)

Apana Mudra
Mudra of Digestion

Method:
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.

Benefits:
• Strengthens the heart and regularizes palpitation
• Regulates excretory system
• Relieves gastric issues (See Disease/Mudra list.)
 Linga Mudra
Mudra of Heat

Method:
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.
Object 2