By: Silvia Čolić |
Mudras - ancient hand positions for healing and spiritual balance |
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Mudras are special positions of the fingers and hands, which are used to establish inner balance and healing.
The word Mudra is translated from Sanskrit as a gift of joy (mud - joy and ra - present).
Mudra in Sanskrit also means 'blend' and 'flow', which refers to the free flow of energy necessary for inner balance and health.
Speaking of mudras, we are really talking about a series of symbols or positions that serve to restore the body's energy, and achieve optimum health.
Although not entirely clarified where exactly was this systematized system of stylized gestures created, it was determined that it was in one way or another used in almost all woodland culture.
Accordingly, we find Mudras in various religious practices such as Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as countries with a rich cultural tradition, such as India, Japan, China, Tibet and Indonesia, and in Egyptian and Christian cultures.
Mudra - the language of wisdom
Mudra can be defined as a silent language - gestures which aim to enable the free flow of energy through the body's energy channels.
During the execution of a certain Mudra, the brain is receiving a single message through the nerve endings in the fingers and then reacts according to the message received.
This way our body communicates with our brain in order to establish a natural balance.
For this reason, Mudras are attributed with many therapeutic and healing properties.
With the help of this method, we can strengthen the immune system, improve mood, provide quality sleep, restore lost energy, boost concentration, effectively get rid of physical or psychological pain and much more.
Specifically, the performance of certain gestures can greatly help in the treatment of many diseases.
The healing power of Mudras
Numerous testimonials on the positive impact of Mudras on human health is often attributed to a placebo effect, but this is not true.
One of the researches of brain functions, whose results were published in the Journal of the American Academy of Sciences in November 2009, showed that certain brain centers are activated during the performance of certain Mudra activates.
In line with this, many skeptics who have tried this system eventually became convinced in its efficiency.
Except for injuries and illnesses that require surgery, Mudras can be can be used for treating the most frequent diseases.
How to perform Mudras
You can perform them while sitting, standing or lying down, wherever and whenever the circumstances allow, for example, even while watching television, and even during social occasions, on the beach or during a walk.
Sleeping position is particularly advantageous for people who, because of illness or after surgery, are unable to leave their beds.
However, relaxing in the peace and quiet itself greatly contributes to the recovery and healing, so whenever you can, sit in a comfortable position, or assume one of position for meditation, and perform Mudras with your fingers while your hands are positioned on your thighs.
You do not have to apply too much pressure on your fingers - a light touch will be quite sufficient.
Perform Mudras with both hands simultaneously. Depending on the symptoms or disease, perform these exercises for 3 to 45 minutes.
When working with Mudras, it is advisable to rely on your internal feeling.
Sometimes just a few minutes will be enough to feel improvement; sometimes you will have to be persistent.
In general, as with any other treatment, the easier and shorter transient problems require daily treatment, in contrast to the severe diseases and disorders that must be treated for 45 minutes every day.
Depending on the symptoms, improvement or recovery will occur within a week to a month.
The best results are achieved by performing Mudras for 45 minutes, but if you do not have the time for it, or the patience, you can perform them for 5, 10 or 15 minutes, several times a day, up to a total duration of 45 minutes.
If you want, you can work harder and longer, which will speed up the result, unless indicated in the instructions to carry out a maximum of 45 minutes per day.
If desired or necessary, you can perform several Mudras during a day.
Apan Mudra
It is extremely useful for cleansing the body of accumulated toxins.
It also cleans urinary tracts, removes constipation and bloating, and is effective against all infections.
Apan Vayu Mudra
The so-called 'savior of life', this Mudra greatly helps with heart disease and can literally save your life or greatly reduce the effects of a heart attack.
In general, it effectively increases vitality, relaxes muscles and relieves pain.
Vata Karak Mudra
A reputed Mudra that quickly restores lost energy, rejuvenates, strengthens immunity, helps soothe stress and nervousness, lack of enthusiasm, sleep disorders and forgetfulness.
It is useful in the treatment of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, circulatory problems, and inflammation, obesity, stomach and intestinal diseases, and also for alleviating painful menstruation, urinary problems or burning sensation when urinating.
Prithvi Mudra
Besides effectively eliminating chronic fatigue, this Mudra accelerates bone healing, and helps against osteoporosis, arthritis and muscle atrophy, particularly in the treatment of paresis or paralysis.
It is effective with allergies, problems with dry and cracked hair, brittle nails, alleviating fever, ulcer treatments, and for treating infertility and impotence.
Gyan Mudra
This Mudra strengthens the mind in general, causes positive emotion and leads to enlightenment.
It is highly effective in the treatment of many nervous system disorders.
Helps against cerebral palsy, neuritis, neuropathy, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and paralysis of all kinds, and is proved to be useful in diabetes treatment.
For more information about Mudra treatment, depending on the illness or discomfort, please visit:
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