Surya Ravi Mudra
Monday, June 22, 2009
Place together the tips of the ring finger and thumb. The ring finger is associated with the sun or Uranus. The Sun represents energy, health, and sexuality. Uranus represents the nervous system, strength, intuition, and change. continue
Shuni Mudra
Place together the tips of the middle finger and thumb. The middle finger is associated with Saturn. The planet Saturn represents patience, discernment, and the law of karma. This means one should be courageous and responsible.
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Gyan Mudra
Place together the tips of the index finger and thumb . The index finger represents the planet Jupiter and Jupiter represents knowledge and expansion. The pose above is one of the most commonly used Mudras.
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What is a Mudr
Mudras are described as hand positions. Each area of the hand has a reflex reaction in a specific part of the brain. A Mudra locks and guides energy flow and reflexes to the brain.
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Maha Bhanda or the Great Lock
This technique consists in the application of three locks at the same time while holding the breath out in perfect posture and concentration. It is practiced after breathing exercises, Pranayama, and postures. It is said that the body is in its perfect healing state. continue
Jalandhara Bhanda is located at the trough level, the highest level in the body. It directs the energy of the central channel preventing the energy to
Jalandhara Bhanda is located at the trough level, the highest level in the body. It directs the energy of the central channel preventing the energy to disperse to other areas of the body; such as the eyes or ears. It seals the energy generated by the areas of the brain stem . continue
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Mula (moola) means root and is located near the sexual organs. This is stimulated by contracting the sex organs, the navel, and the rectum. This motion consists in three parts: First the anal sphincter is contracted, then the sex organs, and lastly the lower abdominal muscles and the navel contracts toward the spine. There is an upward and inward feeling. continue
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