Mudra or Hand postures that heals:The
science of hand and finger postures, can help you to
cure bodily ailments in a wonderful manner. It
actually helps in balancing the five elements (
panch-tattvas ) in the human system to their optimal
levels. Index finger contain fire element, middle
finger contain space element , ring finger contain
earth element , little finger contain water element
and the thumb contains fire element. By touching
each finger by thumb, the element in the finger is
charged by the fire element present in the thumb. So
the element is balanced and purified by the fire
element. Mudras create different elemental priority
and there by heals diseases or fulfils desires.
Tatva Yog Mudra vigyan is an independent yoga, built
upon the knowledge of the five fingers of the human
hand.
Detailed descriptions are available in Mantra
Shastra (Books of incantation), Upasana Shastra
(Books on meditation), Nritya Shastra (Books on the
art of Dances) and the books on the art of
sculpture.
Mudra is a very exact and scientific yogic function
by which one can develop or even change, one's
internal and external dispositions viz. mental
(anger, emotional disturbance, intelligence etc.),
spiritual (concentration, meditation) or physical
(in various diseases, illnesses).
Mudras can bring miraculous mental, spiritual and
physical changes and improvements in our body. They
help in quickly balancing the elements of the body.
Mudras effect changes in veins, tendons, glands and
sense organs.
Mudras need no prior preparation. They can be done
(mostly but with exceptions) at any time, anywhere
and under virtually any circumstances.
They are like literal remote control switches
bringing quick and effective changes.
They help bring about permanent changes.
A constant practice of Mudras can stop or slow down
the destructive changes in the human body. It can
help develop a virtuous, socially amiable,
non-violent, pious and courteous disposition.
Some of the Mudras can balance the elements of the
body within 45 minutes; some react within a few
seconds on the human body.
The ancients believed there were 24 diagnostic
elements, the Gayatri mantra has 24 words, the Jains
have 24 Tirthankaras, and Sanatan Dharma has 24
avatars. The 24 words of the Gayatri Mantra have a
special relationship with 24 mudras known as GAYATRI
MUDRAS. They have different names and formations.
The importance of Mudras is also clear from the grim
qualifier to these
Gyan Mudra:
In this position the fingers are held
with the tip of the index finger touching the tip of
the thumb and the remaining three fingers nearly
straight--kind of like an "OK" sign, except the
palms of each hand are pointed up or front.
This mudra is good for: stresses and strains,
insomnia, emotional instability, indecisiveness,
excessive anger, idleness, laziness, indolence, and
is a great help in increasing memory and I.Q. It can
help cure sleeplessness and get one off sleeping
pills where these are being taken.
There are a number of variations of this mudra for
higher and higher degrees of attainment e.g. Purna
Gyan Mudra, Vairagya Mudra, Abhay Mudra, Varad Mudra,
Dhyan Mudra, Mahagyan Mudra. As one keeps attaining
higher and higher levels of the mind, the mudra's
change.
Vayu Mudra:
This finger position is unbeatable in
quickly and effectively removing the accumulated
wind in the stomach. Depending on one's physiology,
it may take anywhere from 1 minute to 15 minutes or
so to effectively expel all accumulated wind in the
stomach without the use of anti-flatulants. Mudra
should be stopped when the trouble abates.
It helps in alleviating all wind based aches and
pains. Considering that almost 80 % of the body's
aches and pains are due to wind, the practice of
this Mudra is a must, before taking recourse to any
other treatment. It is very effective in Parkinson's
disease (an ailment of the nerves where the patients
body, head and limbs shake uncontrollably).
Shunya Mudra:
This helps those with impaired
hearing. If there is no physical defect, the mudra,
if practiced regularly, can restore the hearing
power. Remarkably, it helps in getting rid of
earaches within minutes. It takes no mare than 2 to
3 minutes to get rid of most earaches.
It helps in relieving the nausea and vomiting
sensations felt while driving on winding hilly
curves or while taking off or landing in aircrafts.
It helps in many problems of vertigo.
The mudra should not be continued after the problem
has been removed.
Apan-Vayu Mudra:
This finger position works like an
injection in cases of a heart attack. Regular
practice is an insurance in preventing heart
attacks, tacho-cardia, palpitations, depressions,
sinking feeling of the heart. Also known as the
Mritsanjivani Mudra for arresting heart attack.
Pran Mudra:
This finger position is an all time
useful Mudra and can be done for any length of time,
any time, any place and will only help in adding to
the benefits. This is the mudra which, along with
the Apan Mudra, precedes any efforts at higher
meditation by the Yogis and saints. The mudra helps
to increase the Pran Shakti or the "Life force". It
increases one's self confidence. It helps the body
in increasing it's vitality and sustenance when
deprived of food and water.
It helps in improving weak eyesight and quiescence
(motionlessness) of the eyes.
It supports any other treatment where the patient is
short on confidence.
Here are some more mudras which are useful in
therapy. As mentioned earlier there can be no end to
the gains that may be had from Mudras. While for
most Mudras there are no restrictions of posture and
time, others should not be performed without full
knowledge. In some cases, practice for longer
periods or while in a different posture or at the
wrong time could even prove harmful.
Aatmanjali Mudra:
Helps in centering the
consciousness of the mind
Aakash Mudra:
Helps to remove weakness of bones,
hearing deficiency.
Caution: This Mudra should not be done while walking
Apan Mudra:
Helps in purification of the body,
urinary problems, easy secretion of excreta,
regulating menstruation and painless discharge, easy
child delivery, Piles, Diabetes and kidney
disorders.
Caution: This Mudra should not be done by pregnant
ladies before completing 8 months. After that a 10
minutes practice 3 to 4 times a day will ensure
normal delivery
Girivar Mudra:
urinary problems, purification of
body
Shankh Mudra:
Tone therapy, speech defects,
Indigestion, loss of appetite
Meao Mudra:
Excellent in bringing the Blood Pressure
to normal from either high or low
Vyana Mudra:
To be alternated with Meao Mudra for
High B. P. only.
Ling Mudra:
Generates heat in the body. It destroys
phlegm and helps in problems of colds, catarrh and
coughs. It is excellent when the body is cold due to
shortage of cover in inimical weather. This mudra
must be performed under supervision or with full
knowledge.
Varun Mudra:
A miracle mudra for Skin problems,
wrinkling, loss of glow, dehydration, excessive body
heat, blood disorders
Surabhi Mudra or the Dhenu Mudra:
Is a very
effective and
Any living body is made of 5 distinct elements :
FIRE WIND ETHER EARTH WATER
These are not as per science's definition of
elements but refer to the five building blocks that
go into the formation of any living body. Several
ancient health systems are based on the concept of
the balance of the five elements. Indian Medical
science according to Ayurved and metaphysics affirm
that distortion or impairment of the 5 elements
create outer disturbance and inner sickness in the
body.
The 5 fingers of the hands represent these 5
elements :
The Thumb symbolises the Fire
The Forefinger symbolizes the Wind
The Middle finger symbolizes the Ether
The Ring finger symbolizes the Earth
The Little or small finger symbolizes the Water
The finger tips of every living being have many
concentrated nerve root endings which are free
energy discharge points. Science also confirms that
around every tip there is a concentration of free
electrons. By touching together of the tips of the
fingers or the finger tips to other parts of the
palms this free energy (Prana) is redirected back
into the body along specified channels, back up to
the brain. The redirected energy traveling through
the nerves stimulates the various chakras. Keeping
the hands on the knees stimulates the Gupta Nadi and
makes the energy start from the Mooladhara Chakra.
Thus, the tension applied to the nerve/s and/or the
neural or psycho-neural circuits formed by the
mudras help in balancing the five basic elements (or
building blocks). This balancing of the tension, and
redirection of the internal energy effects the
changes in veins, tendons, glands and sensory
organs, to bring the body back to a healthy state.
Keeping specified nerves stretched for specified
periods tones up of the nervous system. The fingers
of each hand are held folded in certain specific
postures and this provides the required tension on
the nerves.
The fingers of each and every individual in the
world are different in their shapes and sizes. These
are determined and provided by nature as a tool to
bring the nerves into prime condition when affected
adversely.
Thus, they provide a different 'end tension' on the
nerves when different individuals fold their fingers
or the same individual folds the fingers by
different methods in different Mudras. This is
exactly the tension required by that individual for
that particular application. Nature has already
bestowed us with the tools to be used to keep us
healthy.
Compare this with Acupressure where the nerves are
influenced by the application of pressure on certain
points or Acupuncture, where slight electrical
impulses are conveyed through needles inserted in
the body. The advantage in Mudras is that the
pressure to be applied on the nerves is automatic
and controlled by the shape and size of the fingers
and not by external agencies.
Because the Mudras work on the nerves, they are a
NEURAL SCIENCE
Mudra Vigyan is also a science based on the
principles of the Indian Medical Science (Ayurveda)
which lays down three factors primarily responsible
for the body's ills, Vata (wind), Pitta (bile) and
Kapha (Phlegm).
10 types of Vayus (Winds) circulate through the
nerves of the human body and can be controlled with
MUDRAS.
MUKHYA VAYUS (Main Winds)
Pran Vayu Mouth; central nose; central nabhi; heart
Apan Vayu Rectum; regenerative organs; knees; loins
Stomach; waist; navel and calves
Vyan Vayu Eyes; ears; shoulders; ankles; throat
Udan Vayu Hands and feet
Saman Vayu assists other Vayus
UPVAYUS (Secondary winds)
Nag Vayu, Kurm Vayu, Kriker Vayu, Krikal or
Devadutta Vayu, Dhananjaya Vayu and these winds
circulate in places like the skin and bones etc.
The rules to keep these Vayus in good order are
called PANCHMUKHI PRANOPASANA or the five faceted
worship of the life forces and use the Mudras to
achieve their ends. To know more about the mudras
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