The mudras

A “mudra” is a hand gesture, just as a “mantra” is a sound and a “mandala” is an image or thought. A mudra is a particular position of your hands that connects the energy channels in your fingers in certain ways, in order to produce a precise and beneficial effect. When the tips of specific fingers touch, this action activates energy relays which, in conjunction with the normal flow of energy through your straightened fingers, produces specific desirable affects in your physical and energetic bodies.

Some mudras are designed to stimulate their beneficial effects in your physical body, while others are designed to affect your Spiritual bodies. Effects of the physical mudras range from rebuilding your bones and cartilage, to healing your kidneys, to clearing your mind, to helping you to get up more quickly in the morning. Spiritual mudras have a broad range of elevating effects that can enhance your psychic abilities, help you forgive, reduce anger, raise your energy level, etc. In fact, there are hundreds of different mudras. From these you may create all the effects you could possibly wish for, but it is recommended that you learn them one at a time.

Pran mudra

This mudra stimulates the base Chakra, the channels of energies in the legs, and the minor Chakras in the middle of the feet. This mudra is called “Mudra of Life”. It elevates the energy level, reduces fatigue, and clears your eyesight. It will enhance your determination and self trust. It is also used in conjunction with treatments for eye disorders.

Straighten your index and middle fingers; place your thumb against your ring and your little fingers at the tips, forming a circle. Take deep, slow, Normal Breaths. Concentrate on your base Chakra and the soles of both feet. To begin: After a minute of breathing normally, begin Reversed Breathing and continue for several cycles. Breathe in and tighten your abdomen, sexual organs, perineum and buttocks. Hold your breath in for five seconds and then release everything, except the mudra. Breathe normally again and repeat this cycle for five minutes.

 

Knowledge mudra

This mudra stimulates the ability to learn and teach. It is the mudra of knowledge. Using this mudra makes it easier for both sides of your brain to link new neurons together, (thus forming connections that are the basis for inspiration and the aggregation of new knowledge). These neural connections also enable you to communicate information more easily, and more effectively. The Knowledge Mudra is also useful for acquiring knowledge from the Heavens, for learning subconsciously, and for allowing your Higher Self to guide you. You will notice that many statues of Buddhist Gods are shown using this mudra.

The Knowledge Mudra is performed with your palms pointing forward and your fingers pointing up. Touch your thumb and index fingers together at the tips, allowing them to form a gentle curve. Breathe normally, focusing on the area where your fingertips touch. Empty your mind and be at peace.

 

Healing mudra

The Healing Mudra is often used by the Buddha called Sange Menla. Sange Menla brought the science of healing to the Buddhists. It will help your body create a supportive environment for healing, so the medical and alternative solutions you employ have a better chance of working. It is not meant to be a replacement for medical solutions, it supports those therapies.

The hand position for the Healing Mudra is the same as it is for the Knowledge Mudra, but your fingers must be pointing downwards. Sit with your legs crossed, with your left hand resting on the spot where your legs cross, palms up in front of your Dan-tian, while your right hand is placed in the shape of the mudra, with your right wrist resting on your right knee. Breathe deeply and slowly, and meditate.

 

Opening gate mudra

This mudra is often used in those ceremonies used to open the Gates of the Temple. It is the mudra that improves listening and communication. It will treat any throat disorder and this mudra also helps you develop the ability to communicate at the physical and Spiritual levels.

The top photo shows how to place your hands when you do the mudra, but the lower photo shows more clearly that you wrap your left thumb inside the fingers of your right hand. Touch your right thumb and your left middle finger, and notice the sea shell shape. Breathe, relax, feel the energy flowing through your hands and your throat. Use the mantra "OM" softly to enhance the effects of this exercise.


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