Dear readers and friends,
Today I propose you another fascinating article that can be considered part of traditional oriental medicine which is mostly used in Indian medicine, in meditation and in yoga: MUDRA.
A mudra commonly refers to a ritual gesture of the fingers and hands. Many mudras induce a feeling of calm by directly influencing the nervous system. Ancient Hindi treatises describe in detail the 72,000 nadis (nerve channels in the body) and their relationship to the mind
Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used in yoga and other spiritual traditions to achieve physical, energetic, and/or spiritual benefits. The word "Mudra" in Sanskrit means "seal" or "gesture." Each Mudra has a specific purpose, such as calming the mind, increasing concentration, balancing emotions, or channeling energy.
An elaborate language of mudras is also present in the iconography of ritual dances in India. The purpose of a mudra is to activate and create a circuit of prana (life force) in the body. This circuit channels prana in a specific way to create subtle effects and beneficial changes on different parts of the body.
The science of hand positions, or Mudra, as it is known in meditation and yoga practices, is based on the knowledge of techniques used to access the vortex points of the chakras through the meridians. In Eastern texts, one aspect of this science is developed through the connection of the body's circuits in various combinations, to produce specific tensions within the body and their corresponding frequencies.
At the fleshy tip of each finger is an electrical contact point that provides direct access to a chakra area through one or more meridians. Each fingertip is associated with a primary chakra, although it may also have secondary access to other chakras.
Have you ever wondered why we use the classic prayer hand position?
Each fingertip touching the opposite hand completes the circuits and provides simultaneous access to the associated chakra areas and body grids. The net effect is amplified by contact with the large chakras located in the center of each hand, the palmar chakras. It is through these access points, the fingertips and palmar chakras, that energy, information and light are directed to other parts of the body. For many, these techniques are almost instinctive, reflecting a "knowing" from another aspect of their being. Through the science of Mudra, prayer can become an intentional process of recognizing a "oneness" with creation.
Benefits: Practicing this pose for 5-20 minutes for 15 days can increase memory, intellectual power, calm anger and give relief from headaches and migraines.
Gastric Control Pose (Vayu Vijay Mudra): This mudra can be practiced in standing, sitting or lying position. It is easy to perform. Bend your index finger. As you bend your fingers, you can see two bones. These are called phalanges. Once you have bent your index finger over the second bone you see, you should press it with the base of your thumb, just as shown in the image below. The other three fingers should be kept extended as much as possible. Do this at any time of the day, as per your convenience. There is no need to do it on an empty stomach. You can practice this mudra on a full stomach as well.
Benefits: Practicing this pose for 5-15 minutes for 15 days is said to give relief from gastric disorders, joint pain, paralysis, tremors, diarrhea, constipation, bad thoughts, acidity, ulcer and abdominal pain.
Sun Pose (Surya-Mudra): Press the ring finger and press it with the thumb just as shown in the picture
Benefits: Practicing this posture for 5-15 minutes for 25 days is said to reduce obesity, even out the distribution of fat in the body, increase the brightness of the forehead and lead to weight loss. It is said to be helpful in alleviating diabetes and liver disorders.
Vital Energy Position (Mahaprana-Mudra): This Mudra is obtained by joining the thumb with the tips of the ring finger and the little finger.
Benefits: Practicing this pose for 5-15 minutes for 15 days relieves eye disorders, improves eyesight and increases vital energy and stamina. It is useful for physical abilities.
Water Pose (Varun Mudra): This is the best yoga mudra for external beauty . It has a positive effect on the skin. A very effective yoga asana for general health; it is said that we should learn to perform it perfectly. Lightly touch the tip of the little finger with the tip of the thumb. The other fingers should be kept straight. There is no specific time to perform this mudra. You can do it at any time of the day and in any position, but it is preferable to sit cross-legged.
Benefits: Practicing this pose for 5-30 minutes for 30 days helps to cure skin diseases , excessive sweating, purifies the blood and balances its circulation, making the body flexible.
Sound Position (Apan-Mudra): This Mudra is obtained by pressing the middle finger and the ring finger under the thumb.
Benefits: Practicing this pose for 5-15 minutes for 7 days helps in fighting heart, kidney and throat problems. It also purifies the body, fighting mouth, eye, nose and ear disorders . It gives immediate relief in controlling alcohol habits.
Heart Posture (Apaan Vayu Mudra): This Mudra is achieved by keeping the index finger close to the roots of the thumbs and pressing the middle finger and ring finger with the thumbs.
Benefits: By practicing 5 to 20 minutes for 10 days, you can relieve high blood pressure, heart problems and strong emotions. It is also useful in case of sudden and serious heart attacks.
Energy Position (Shiva-Linga-Mudra): This Mudra is obtained by interlacing the fingers of the two hands, raising the left thumb. The hands should be kept close to the chest.
Benefits: Practicing it for 1-5 minutes for 7 days, it is helpful in controlling cough, cold, asthma, paralysis, vibration, sinuses and low blood pressure
Good Night Mudra (Parivatan Mudra): Lie on your back. Clasp your hands tightly, interlacing your fingers. Then, with the fingers of your left hand, press the back of your right hand and vice versa. Repeat 27 times.
Benefits: Practicing for 3 days, this mudra cures insomnia and can lead to a deep sleep without bad dreams. The body will rest easily and comfortably.
Dhenu Position (Dhenu Mudra): Crossing both hands, join the index finger to the middle finger, the ring finger to the little finger and hold the thumb to the other thumb. Point the fingers downwards. Close your eyes and focus your conscious mind on the mudra. In this position, you will feel your mental problems penetrating the earth through the fingers.
Benefits: Practicing it for 1-5 minutes for 7 days can help cure depression, mental disorders, despair, dissent and stress.
Prana Position (Prana Mudra): This yoga mudra position can be combined with padmasana (lotus position, half lotus). Bend the ring and little fingers and touch the tips of both fingers with the tip of the thumb. There is no specific time to perform this mudra. Any time of the day will do. It can be practiced at any time, sitting, lying down, standing, walking or even talking.
Benefits: This mudra improves the immune system. It also increases the power of the eyes and cures any kind of eye disease. It reduces fatigue and tiredness.
Final Notes: If a mudra cannot be performed with both hands, you can do it with one hand. Mudras purify the psychic centers and subtle channels of the body. This allows the life force to flow freely to the various parts of the body. These are just a small sample of the many mudras.
Mudras benefit the biomagnetic fields, psyche, body and mind in many ways. Try them and you will be pleasantly surprised by the insights and results you get.
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