Finger mudras
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The document discusses various mudras (hand positions) and their benefits for physical and mental health. It describes mudras that correspond to different elements in the body - fire, air, ether, earth, and water - that can be balanced by bringing the corresponding finger in contact with the thumb. Practicing mudras for 24 minutes daily or in shorter sessions can help cure diseases caused by elemental imbalances and improve overall health and wellness. A number of specific mudras are then outlined with their uses and how to perform them.
Finger mudras
- 1. Finger's Magic The physical body is made up of five elements namely - Air, Water, Fire, Earth and Aakash (ether - the tiny intercellular spaces in the human body). Imbalance of these elements disrupts the immunity system and causes disease. Five Fingers for Five Elements Deficiencies in any of these elements can be made up by * Thumb Fire connecting one part of the body with another in a * Index Air particular manner through Mudras. * Middle Aakash * Ring Earth When a finger representing an element is brought into * Little Water 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.
- 2. When to do? Often mudras will provide instant relief Can be practiced at all times while with lots of different ailments. sitting, lying, standing, walking or even talking. For good results should be Mudras not only work on your body, they practiced for 24 minutes also work on your mind. Rebalancing the continuously OR can be practiced body to its natural healthy state. for 4-5 minutes also at one time every day for lifetime diseases free. Improvement in your general health will be noticed after doing Mudras on a If a mudra cannot be made in regular basis. both hands, you may do it in one hand only Mudras can work within seconds of applying the hand position or sometimes within 45 minutes. However, be prepared to do the postitions on a regular basis for stubburn ailments that may require more work
- 3. Gyan Mudra Uses include: Mental Peace Concentration Sharp Memory Spirituality Insomnia Mental Disorders Stress Depression Drowsiness Develops telepathic ablilities Method Join the tips of the index finger Developes clairvoyant and extra-sensory and thumb and keep the other 3 fingers ablilities stretched and joined Gyan Mudra Effective in cases of mental ailment, imparts happiness, the intellect develops, memory is sharpened.
- 4. Shunya Mudra Relief in diseases and pains relating to the ear. Method Press the middle finger on the base of the thumb and keep the thumb on middle finger. Keep the other three fingers straight. Uses include: Earache Deafness Vertigo Akash Mudra : For Ear problems Numbness in the body
- 5. Hraday Mudra: For Asthma, and Respiration related diseases Apan Mudra Description: Place tips of thumb, middle finger and ring finger together in each hand. (BOTH HANDS) Uses include: Liver Gall Bladder Removes wastes products Toxic release Bladder problems Apaan Mudra Helps in clearing the body by Balances mind elimination of waste matter from the mouth, Self confidence eyes, ears, nose etc. Helps when urine is Patience obstructed, reduces constipation. Method Serenity Join the tip of the thumb with the tip of Inner Harmony middle and ring finger, keeping the other finger straight.
- 6. Varun Mudra Improves the deteriorated quality of blood due to shortage of water & gives freshness to the body. Method Join the tip of the thumb and little finger. Varuna Mudra Description: Place thumb down on little finger and keep all remaining three fingers comfortably straight. Uses include: To enhance beauty Removes impurities from the blood Restores moisture to skin Painful cramps Dry skin Jal Mudra : This is for Blood Blood problems purifier and all skin diseases. Restores moisture to the body Relaxes muscles ~ cramp Diarrhea and dehydration To enhance beauty
- 7. Linga Mudra Description:Join your palms in front of your chest and lock the facing fingers together keeping your thumbs upright. Hold for 3 minutes, release and repeat twice. Uses include: Weight Reduction Colds and Coughs Strengthens lungs Digestion Ling Mudra: Headache, Fever etc Make sure you drink plenty of water as Linga Mudra generates heat in your body. Ling Mudra Produces heat in the body and helps in curing cold and cough. Method Interlock the fingers of both hands together. Keeping the left thumb up (encircled by right thumb and index finger) i.e. left thumb should be vertically straight and right thumb around it.
- 8. Surya Mudra Reduces weight of your body. Method Put the tip of ring finger at the base of thumb, with thumb gently pressing on it. Pachan Mudra: Do only after taking food. It is for Digestive system.
- 9. Prithvi Mudra Description: Place the tip of the ring finger on top of the tip of the thumb. Extend all the other fingers and keep them comfortably straight as possible. (BOTH HANDS) Uses include: Liver Inner stablity Self Assurance Stomach Strengthens body and mind Glowing skin Increases energy Prithvi Mudra Makes body sturdy. One experiences happiness.
- 10. Apan Vayu Mudra Description: Fold the forefinger to touch the mound of the thumb. The little finger should be held erect. Then place tips of middle finger and ring finger together on tip of thumb all touching each other. (BOTH HANDS) Uses include: Strengthens heart Emergency first aid for severe heart attack if administered within 2 seconds. Self Confidence Normalises blood pressure Vomiting Menstruation related problems Purifies the entire body
- 11. Rudra Mudra Description: Place tips of index finger and ring finger together on top of the tip of thumb, with other fingers extended comfortably. (BOTH HANDS) Uses include: Dizziness Improves blood circulation Brings clarity in thought. Prana Mudra Helps in pumping the life force Low blood pressure into your body. Beneficial for all types of Improves eyesight diseases. Imparts special power to the eyes. Improves breathing Method Join the tip of the thumb with tip of Controls eating habits little and ring finger. Keeping other two fingers Blocked Veins straight. Improves concentration
- 12. Shankha Mudra Description: The left thumb should be held in the right fist and then the left index finger should touch the right thumb. Uses include: Digestion Thyroid Glands Throat Enhances quality of voice
- 13. Vayu Mudra Description: Place thumb down on index finger and keep all remaining three fingers comfortably straight. Uses include: Vayu Mudra Helps in diseases like Rheumatism arthritis, trembling in Parkinson's Sciatica disease. Better results obtained if Stiff Neck practices after Prana mudra. Knee Pain Method Press the index finger on Gout the base of thumb and keep the Joint Pain in hands and feet thumb on the index finger. Let the Paralysis other fingers be straight Hysteria