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gesture or position, usually of the hands, that locks and guides
energy flow and reflexes to the brain. By curling, crossing, stretching
and touching the fingers and hands, we can talk to the body and
mind as each area of the hand reflexes to a certain part of the
mind or body.
(In
each mudra, exert enough pressure to feel the flow of energy through
the "nadis" (psychic channels) up the arms but not enough
to whiten fingertips).
(taken
from best-selling book -
Transitions
to a Heart Centered World - Guru Rattana, Ph.D.)
Some
commonly used mudras are:
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GUYAN
MUDRA: The tip of the thumb touches the tip of the
index finger, stimulating knowledge and ability. The index
finger is symbolized by Jupiter, and the thumb represents
the ego. Guyan Mudra imparts receptivity & calm.
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ACTIVE
GUYAN MUDRA: The first joint of the index finger is
bent under the first joint of the thumb, imparting active
knowledge.
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SHUNI
MUDRA: Tip of middle finger (symbolized by Saturn)
touches the tip of the thumb, giving patience.
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SURYA
or RAVI MUDRA: Tip of the ring finger (symbolized
by Uranus or the Sun) touches the tip of the thumb, giving
energy, health and intuition.
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BUDDHI
MUDRA: Tip of little finger (Mercury) touches tip
of thumb for clear and intuitive communication.
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VENUS
LOCK: Interlace fingers with left little finger on the bottom,
with the right index finger on top for men and the left for women.
The Venus mounds at the base of the thumbs are pressed together
channeling sensuality and sexuality, and glandular balance, helping
to focus and concentrate.
JUPITER
MUDRA: (below right). With the the two index fingers together,
the power of Jupiter, or good luck and expansion is activated.
Together they focus your energy to break through barriers.
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PRAYER
MUDRA: Palms are pressed together, neutralizing and
balancing yin & yang, for centering.
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BEAR
GRIP: Left palm faces out from body with thumb down,
and right palm faces body, thumb up, and fingers are curled
and hooked together to stimulate the heart and intensify
concentration.
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BUDDHA
MUDRA: Right hand rests on left for men, left on right
for women, palms up, thumbs tips touching each other in
a receptive gesture.
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