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« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2009, 11:22:28 AM »
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  •  MUSTHI MUDRA
     
           Musthi is the tight fist which is the symbol of force.
           This mudra promotes digestion, helps cure constipation and lethargy.
            Fornation: Form the fist with both hands and place the thumb on the back of the ring fingers.
            Benefits: This mudra is the combination of vayu mudra,shoonya mudra,soorya mudra and jalodar nashak mudra which decreases all the four elements theeby solving the problems od the excesses of the four elements namely vayu,akash,prithvi and jal. The agni affecting soorya mudra generates heat and energy in the body.
            (Please read the title  Effect rpt Effect and not Benefits - error is regretted.
     
          Benefits:  When  feeling depressed, discouraged or suffering from physical discomforts like shivering, phelgm in thw wind pipe or feeling of lethargy and inertia.
          Perform this mudra for 50 minutes followed by pran mudra.

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    « Reply #16 on: May 21, 2009, 11:23:11 AM »
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  •  PRITHVI MUDRA
     
               The element prithvi - earth, is a vital component of bodily tissues like bones, cartilage, skin, hair,nails, muscles, tendons and internal organs. This element builds and invigorates the tissues and increases vitality, strength and endurance. Yhis element is associated with smwll and hence it helps to overcome nasal disorders. Prithvi also reduces fire, so an overactive Agni can be pacified.
               Formation>  Join the tip of the ring finger with the tip of the thumb.
              Effect.   Since the elements fire and earth have qualities opposed to each other, prithvi mudra when formed cools the body and reduces the fire and helps overcome disorders of emaciation fever and inflammation.
            Benefits:  chronic fatigue, general debility and convalescence can be overcome; treats lack of stamina or endurance; treats emaciation and weight loss; Osteoporosis, Osteo malacia -- diminished bone density and rickets can be cured; helps to expedite the union of bones in case of fracture, degeneration of articular cartilage is treated; helps to strengthen the limbs in Polio myelitis, paralysis; dry, cracked, burning skin is pacified; cures skin rashes and urticaria; brittle nails are set right; hair loss and premature greying of hair can be treated with the practice of this mudra. Grey hair turns black within 7 days by practising this mudra daily for 50 minutes followed by pran mudra for 15 minutes; burning sensation in eyes, stomach acidity, urine, anus, hands,feet is pacified; Aphthous ulcers in the mouth cured; fever is pacified; complexion of the skin radiates with health; this mudra provides A,B,C,D,E,K vitamins. This mudra makes one feel happy and contented; makes the mind generous.

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    « Reply #17 on: May 22, 2009, 02:35:04 AM »
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  •   DHYANA mudra
     
            iN sANSKRIT dHYANA MEANS meditation. This  mudra is important for one to achieve spiritual progress through meditation.
            Formation; Being a meditation mudra one has to assume meditative pose like padmasana, sukhsana or siddha asana. Place the left hand on the right hand with palms facing upwards. This is called Bhairavi mudra, the wrathful form of Parvati,the consort of Shiva who kills demons.
            Or, one can place right hand above the left hand with the palms facing upwards and this called Bhairav Mudra, the wrathful tantric aspect of Shiva who kills demons; which means these mudras ward off ailments like heart attack and blood pressure.
            The hands may form Jnana mudra along with dhyana mudra.
            Effect: The palm contains heart related nerve centres and the back of the hand contains the spine related nerve centres. So, placing the palms one upon the other, activate the centres of heart,lungs,pancreas and kidneys on one hand and spinal nerve point on the other.
            Benefits: Dhyana mudra helps to progress in meditation and the meditator gets pure thoughts and attains peace.
            This mudra strenghens the muscles in the body, blood circulation becomes normal.
             Constant practice of this mudra helps one to free from blood pressure and heart ailments. All nerve centres can be easily activated and therefore one can achieve abundant peace and tranquility, resulting in removal of sleeplessness, over anxiety, indifference, hallucination, bad dreams, loss of memory, irritability and mental depression. This mudra aids the practitioner in reaching a state of blissful peace and attain joy of self-realisation. Therefore, everyday one must practice Dhyana mudra at least for 10 minutes.

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    « Reply #18 on: May 23, 2009, 01:57:56 AM »
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  •  MUKULA MUDRA or SAMANA MUDRA
     
            Samanada mudra is also called Mukula Mudra. The formation of this mudra resembles a bud - Mukula in sanskrit.
            Hence this mudra is called Mukula mudra. All elements get equal importance in this mudra, hence it is also called Samana - even mudra.
           Formation: All the fingers get equal importance with the Agni and they get balanced. This mudra seems to be simple and is quite effective.
           Benefits: When this mudra is placed on the tense or hurting part of the body, it gets relief immediately. It is like directing the energy to a specific part, so one feels instantly rejuvenated. It is like a sharp focus of healing energy, like a laser beam or a shaft of light which is directed to the area of concern. This mudra is an effective healing tool.
          The electro magnetic forces generated when the five fingers come together is tremendous and that brings about the balance of all the elements.
         The science of mudras states that balanced health can be attained if this mudra is performed for at least for 15 minutes a day.

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    « Reply #19 on: May 24, 2009, 03:16:24 AM »
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  • WISH FULFILLING MUDRA
                    SURABHI MUDRA
     
            Kamadhenu is the divine cow who dwells in heaven and grants all our wishes. Surabhi is the daughter of the divine cow Kamadhenu. Like the mother who also grants our prayers and she secretes nectar from her udders. This mudra represents the four udders of Surabhi.
           Formation: Form Namaste and keep the thumbs apart. Join the tips of index finger and middle finger which are opposite to each other and then join little finger tip with the ring finger tip which are opposite to each other. This mudra formed looks like the udders of the cow. This is Surabhi Mudra.
          Effect: Thumbs kept apart help reduce the fire. The joining of the tips of middle and index fingers and joining of the tips of ring finger and little finger remove the problems of bile and gout and rheumatism. As the eight fingers come together they activate a number of nerve centres and glands especially Adrenaline, Pituitary and Pineal.
          Benefits:   All the glands Adrenaline,Pituitary,Pineal and Throid function better; The three Doshas - Kaphas,Vata,Pitta gert balanced; Acidity is cured immediately' There is a lot of development in creativity. Novelty increases in every endeavour we take up; desires and dreams are realised; With Gayatri japa, this mudra improves the aura of the body; To realise our dreams one has to perform this mudra for 10 minutes every day for at least 15 days; Surabhi mudra has its influence on our mind. It increases our power to think and helps blossoming of our creative faculty. This mudra helps us to realise all our dreams; There are various types of Surabhi mudras performed by placing the thumb at the base of the elements.
         Vayu Surabhi:
          Formation: While performing Surabhi Mudra place the thumb tips at the base of the index finger so that Vayu is increased.
          Benefit: Our mind is always wavering. Therefore, performing Surabhi mudra while touching the base of the index finger with thumb tip, we acquire consistency and strength of mind. This mudra also helps in receiving aches and pains in the body.
     
         (Shoonya Surabhi and Prithvi Surabhi to be contd...)

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    « Reply #20 on: May 25, 2009, 02:47:53 AM »
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  •   Shoonya Surabhi     (yesterday's continuation)
     
               Formation:  Shoonya Surabhi Mudra is formed by touching the tip of the thumb to the base of the middle fingers while performing Surabhi Mudra.
               Benefits:  Involving Akash element during the practice of Surabhi Mudra results in a calm and peaceful mind. Long practice can also help in hearing the cosmic sound.
                 
                    Prithvi Surabhi
     
                  Formation: Prithvi Surabhi Mudra is formed by touching the tip of the thumb to the base of the ring fingers while performing Surabhi mudra.
              Benefit: This mudra removes lethargy, pacifies cough and improves digestion.
     
                  Jala Surabhi
     
                 Formation: Jala Surabhi Mudra is formed by touching the tip of the thumb to the base of the small fingers while performing Surabhi Mudra.
                Benefits: This mudra reduces the burning sensation by cooling the body.
                Surabhi mudra is used in worship and Gayatri chanting.
                While performing worship, we offer coconut, fruit,milk and sweet items to God. Then we form Surabhi Mudra and offer the above 'Naivedya'> The belief is that God accepts the offerings when we perform this mudra. After the worship we accept the offering as the 'gift from God' -the prasad, and feel the energy level growing. Therefore, there is spiritual and scientific influence behind the offering with Surabhi Mudra.

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    « Reply #21 on: May 26, 2009, 01:10:18 AM »
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  •  JNANA MUDRA
     
                     Jnana Mudra balances Vayu in our body and steadies the mind.
                     Formation:   This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb and the index finger.
                     Effect: Vayu causes movements and thoughts. Agni is related to the brain. When the tips of the index finger and the thumb join together the Vayu gets stablized. Vayu and Agni together control the mind. That is why this mudra is called Jnana Mudra-Mudra of WISDOM.
                    At the top of the thumb lie the points of the endocrine glands ,Pituitary and Pineal. Performing this mudra balances their secretion.
                    Pituitaru Gland: This gland controls air and space in the body. This is the king of all glands. So it sends orders to all other glands. This gland controls will power, sight, hearing,memory and sense of discrimination.
                   (Please read Pittuitary rpt Pituitary gland)
                   Pituitary controls the growth of the body. An overworked pituitary gland makes people physically big in size. While an underworked Pituitary may result in making them smaller in size.
                   This gland also governs the growth of  the  mind-brain. This gland may be damaged due to fear, injury or tension during pregnancy, leading to malfunctioning of the other glands and that in turn, could result in giving birth to mentally retarded children. An improper functioning of this gland tends to make people mean, liars and bullies.
                  As Pituitary and Pineal glands are situated in the heart, it is harmful to hit the children on head.
                   When Pituitary gland is predominant it helps people to become great genuises, eminent literary men, poets, scientist, philosophers and lovers of mankind.
                 (pineal gland...to be contd...)

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  •   Jnana Mudra (yesterday's continuation)
     
       Pineal Gland: Pineal gland also controls the development of other glands and regulate them. Malfunctioning of this gland leads to high BP and sex delinquency. Moreover it controls the Potassium and Sodium balance in the body. Its malfunctioning leads to excessive retention of fluids. This gland controls the proper flow of cerebro spinal fluid and thus keeping all the glands and body vitalised, strong and healthy.
      This gland is also known as the "Third Eye". The predominance of this gland generates a sense of sublimity helping men to grow into saints, endowed with divine qualities. These people have great wisdom and willpower. They are not affected by physical suffering or sorrow.
     
     
     
     
     
    In modern times stress/tension/worry/fear have increased and these often disturb all endocrine glands.
      Therefore balancing these glands with Gyan Mudra becomes very crucial.
       Benefits: Tendons, veins become strong; mental power of grasping,concentration and memory increases; empower the mind causing a positive effect on emotions and leading to enlightenment; facilitates movements of electrical impulses along nerves; empowers the muscles both voluntary and involuntary; empowers the vocal cords and voice by empowering the thyroid gland; mental maladies like - madness, hysteria, dullness of mind, lack of initiative, loss of memory, lethargy, restlessness, fear and phobias and depression are cured.; disorders of the nervous system like cerebral palsy,alzhemers disease ,neuritis, are rectified; degeneration of the retina and optic atrophy are set right;Muscular disorders are cured by regular practice of Jnana mudra;Bad habits like addiction,intoxication can be overcome; For students Jnana mudra is  a boon. This improves memory, develops concentration and improves brain power.  Mental development is manifold; mentally retarded children will benefit when they sleep, put a band around the Jnana mudra as there is no time limit to perform this mudra;
      Sleeplessness and insomnia can be cured by practising 50 minutes of Jnana Mudra followed by 15 minutes Prana Mudra; Tension is removed, anger is pacified; soothes irritability,harsh behaviour; increases commitment to work and selfless devotion to duty; aids in the awakening of intution which leads to a feeling of awareness and joy.
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  • YONI MUDRA
     
        This mudra is specially designed for women. The posture of this mudra is held at the level of abdomen.
        Formation: Join the thumbs and the index fingers of both hands, interlock the other fingers. The thumbs will be facing upwards and the index fingers will be facing downwards.
          This can also be performed the other way.
          Effect: As the thumbs and index fingers touch each other they reflect volume of heat and air waves. Other fingers remain inter locked would solve the problems of the womb.
         Benefits:  From the age of about thirteen girls have their periods and they get pain in the lower abdomen. Performing this mudra only for 5-10 minutes relieves the pain. Excess bleeding will be regulated;
        Practising this Mudra every day for 10 minutes followed by Pran Mudra will solve the menopause related problems.
     

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  •  NAMASTE - SYMBOL OF INDIAN CULTURE
     
       The gesture of 'Namaste' is essentially Indian. It is the symbol of greeting from ancient times.
       The literal meaning of Namaste is  - 'Namah' bow 'te-to-you - I bow to you.
        Namaste represents the belief that there is  a divine spark within each of us that is located at the heart Chakra.
        This salutation is the essence of our culture of seeing the divine within all the creation. Hence this gesture is offered equally in emple to deities,teachers,family,friends,strangers and even before sacred rivers and trees.
        Formation:  To perform 'Namaste' we join the hands together and place at the heart Chakra, close the eyes and bent the head.
         Namaste also can be done by placing the hands together in front of the third eye between the brows, bowing the head and then bringing the hands down to the heart. This is the deep form of respect.
        Namaste needs no occasion. It can be performed anywhere, any time and at any place. This gesture is used prominently in worship.
        Effect: Namaste is a Mudra that is rich in flavour, meaning  and substance. The Electro magnetic power flowing from one hand to other is felt strongly. One feels strong in body and mind.
        As we bring our hands together at the centre, we are literally connecting the right and left hemispheres of our brain. This is the yogic process of uniication. The Namaste brings the right and left side,masculine and feminine, logic and intution, strength and tenderness together as a whole.
       Benefit:  This mudra frees us from the bonds of ego and makes us humble and pleasant. We feel strong in body and mind as this mudra removes fear and headache.
        Namaste is uplifting. It gives a sense of gratefulness and waiting to receive blessings of good things to come.

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  •  ASHIRVAD MUDRA - is Blessing Mudra
     
             Youngsters touching the feet of elders  with crossed hands is considered very auspicious in India. This is called the Namaskar Mudra. The elders respond by giving their blessings in the form of the Ashirvad Mudra.
             Formation;  This mudra is formed by keeping both palms on the head of the person performing the Namaskar Mudra.
             Effect: When the youngsters bow and touch the feet with crossed hands, the blood circulation to their head is increased. When they touch the feet of elders with crossed hands, positive energy and negative energy of both sides get activitated.
             Benefit: During the act of Ashirvad, the positive and ngative energy of the two hands touch the two hemispheres of the brain as well as the crown Chakra of the person performing the Namaskar. So, the youngsters as well as the elders are benefitted by this and are energised. There is a positive and happy feeling that grows in both of them. This way, the Namaskar and the Ashirvad become fruitful.

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    « Reply #26 on: May 30, 2009, 02:58:22 AM »
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  • Dear ganeshji,

       your yoga tips are really useful.

    jai sairam

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    « Reply #27 on: May 30, 2009, 03:38:21 AM »
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  • dear samathu, glad to note it is helpful. may sai bless you. om shri sainathaya namaha.

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  •  Therapeutic Mudras:
                 
    Mudras are also used daily in therapy. Such Mudras are to be praactised for not less than 50 minutes a day followed by the Pran Mudra for 15 minutes. Therapeutic mudras can be practised as many times as possible till the health is restored. But, the duration must be a minimum of 50 minutes per day, so that the proportion of elements gets changed and the health is restored gradually. After health has been restored, these mudras are to be discontinued. Therapeutic mudras decrease the elements.
     
    All Therapeutic mudras are to be followed by Pran Mudra. For example:
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    To control diabetes - Apan Mudra is to be followed by Pran Mudra.   For curing paralysis,parkinsons,joint pain,arthiritis,spondylitis, Vayu mudra is to be followed by Pran Mudra.  For controlling blood pressure Vyan Mudra is to be practised (50 minutes for 2-3 times a day) followed by Pran Mudra 15 minutes each
     
    If one cannnot perform therapeutic mudras for 50 minutes at a time, then they can practise them in 3 parts - 15 minutes each, 3 times a day, followed by Pran Mudra 5 minutes each.
     
    Optional Mudras for daily practice
       Akash Mudra - for providing calcium and during meditation.  Varun Mudra -- For acquiring a glowing skin and balancing moisture in the body.
       These mudras to be practised for 10 minutes daily.
       Mudras may be practised as per one's own schedule or they can be practised as and when time permits. They can also be performed one after the other.
     
    A sample daily routine for practising Mudras:
        Begin the day with a glass of water (magnetised if you wish). Then sit in front of the Tulsi plant and do OMKAR recitation for 15 times. Tulsi gives the highest Oxygen in the morning and OMKAR recitation is a form of pranayama. Perform Jnana Mudra while chanting OMKAR. Omkar can be practised as follows:
       Make  the A sound for 1 second, the U for 2 seconds and MMM for 4 seconds. This way carbondioxide is continuously cleared from the lungs. Then breathe in so that lungs are filled with oxygen from Tulasi.
       Then have morning tea. Later, whenever you get time perform Prithvi Mudra for 10 minutes. After lunch Vayu mudra for 10 minutes followed by Apan Mudra for digestion (or Apan+ vayu mudra together). In the evening perform Dyan mudra for 10 minutes while praying. At night practice Pran Mudra. This could even be done while watching TV or listening to music or before going to bed.

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    « Reply #29 on: June 01, 2009, 01:29:21 AM »
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  •  Classification of Mudras
     
              Some Mudras are practised to develop and maintain radiant health. These mudras can also be performed by ailing people to regain health. They balance the elements and helps us to be ever healthy. They are to be practised for 10 minutes every day.
    Examples of such mudras are:
    1. Jnana Mudra : performed to increase brain power, improve memory, attaining peace and to remove tension.
    2. Prithvi mudra:  performed to attain balanced health of 5 sense organs, good blood circulation and for energy.
    (a) for happy disposition and alertness, for providing vitamins to the body.
    3. Apan mudra: for good digestion, for healthy gums and teeth, for healthy excretory system, for elimination of wastes and for immunity.
    4. Dhyan Mudra: for peaceof mind.
    5. Pran mudra: for removal of fatigue, for provision of vitamins for immunity, for stamina and vigour, for maintaining health of the eyes, for helping other mudras to be effective.
    6. Vayu mudra: Every day after meals to prevent flatulence, gas problem.

     


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