BASIC MUDRAS

Sanskrit, mudra means a closure, a stamp. This refers to the positions of fingers, hands and arms, which activate vibrational-energetic processes in man. Most texts offer descriptions of mudras that have developed from the basic ones. Here, it is the very basic ones. It is the very basic ones we wish to clarify. Apart from naming, describing and illustrating each of them individually, we have also offered a brief explanation of their actual effects.

When working with five basic mudras, one should bare in mind the following:

-         position – it is best to sit in a chair, in one of the yogic meditation postures or similar, although it can also be practised while watching TV, in a theatre, on a bus or a train, when just sitting and chatting with friends, etc. The latter applications will naturally yield a lesser effect than the former ones;

-         time – more significant effects are achieved after 3 minutes; there is no maximum time.

I mudra:
Name: The Life energy mudra

Description: join the finger tips of left and right hand as if holding a small ball, and keeping that position, place the hands on the lap.

The Life energy mudra

Actual effects: It intensifies and stimulates a more even constitution of Life energy (ki, chi, prana) in the physical body.

 
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II mudra:

Name: The Life pillar mudra

Description: make a loop by connecting the tip of a little finger and that of a thumb of a left hand. Make a chain link connecting the same fingers of the right hand in exactly the same way through the left hand loop. The rest of the fingers simply meet at the tips and hands are thus placed on the lap.

Cleansing mudra
 Cleansing mudra
Cleansing mudra
 Cleansing mudra

Actual effects: It intensifies and stimulates a constitution of Life energy within the Life pillar in the physical body, thus stimulating the three basic “nadi” channels, the Central channel of the chakras and the seven main chakras, which in turn has a direct effect on Kundalini and Bindu.

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III mudra:

Name: Cleansing mudra

Description: make a loop by connecting the tip of a “ring” finger and that of a thumb of a left hand. Make a chain link connecting the same fingers of the right hand in exactly the same way through the left hand loop. The rest of the fingers simply meet at the tips and hands are thus raised and placed at the back of the head.

Cleansing mudra
 Cleansing mudra
Cleansing mudra
 Cleansing mudra

Actual effects: elimination of one’s own negative thoughts and emotions.

Note: take a closer look at the position of Jesus’ right hand on icons.

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IV mudra:

Name: Awakening of the mind mudra

Description: make a loop by connecting the tip of a middle finger and that of a thumb of a left hand. Make a chain link connecting the same fingers of the right hand in exactly the same way through the left hand loop. The rest of the fingers simply meet at the tips and hands are thus raised and placed on the forehead, level with the third eye.

Awakening of the mind mudra
Awakening of the mind mudra
Awakening of the mind mudra
Awakening of the mind mudra

Actual effects: harmonisation of emotions and thoughts, maturing of the third eye.

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V mudra:

Name: Maturing of the Soul mudra (the spiritual heart mudra)

Description: make a loop by connecting the tip of an index finger and that of a thumb of a left hand. Make a chain link connecting the same fingers of the right hand in exactly the same way through the left hand loop. The rest of the fingers simply meet at the tips and hands are thus raised and placed in front of the heart level with the fourth chakra.

Maturing of the Soul mudra
Maturing of the Soul mudra
Maturing of the Soul mudra
Maturing of the Soul mudra

Actual effects: harmonising relationships with oneself and others


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