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The word “mudra” is derived from two Sanskrit roots: “mud” which means pleasure or delight and “dru” which means to bring forth. So the word mudra means “to bring forth pleasure or delight.” Isn’t that amazing? The mudras are all about positive energy. In this climate of fiscal cliffs and economic uncertainty, it is empowering to realize that we can bring more positive energy into the world with our fingers!
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Think about it. In everyday life, we often use our hands to communicate feelings, wishes, and intent. We cross our fingers for good luck. Turn the thumbs up – approval. Thumbs down – disapproval. Actually, all of these gestures are mudras that portray a strong and wordless message to those around us and also elicit an intentional feeling within us.
The effects of mudras can be divided into five categories, based on their intention and effect: Breath, Alignment, Relaxation, Meditation, and Therapeutic Applications.
Breath: The position of the hands can change the speed, focus, and quality of the breath. For example, Vajrapradama mudra awakens the breath in the back of the lungs, and Kali mudra opens the upper lungs. This affect is subtle, but noticeable and can help practitioners develop deeper awareness and volume of breath. There’s even a mudra for asthma.
Alignment: Used in active physical practice, mudras redirect energy in the pose, aiding the yogi in finding correct alignment. Prana mudra (fingers forming a peace sign) balances the energy in a pose like Triangle, expanding awareness into all parts of the body, from the grounding of the feet to the extension of the arms.
Relaxation: Some mudras directly affect the nervous system by stimulating the para-sympathetic nervous system, the part of the nervous system that “slows things down”. Many people spend their entire day in fight or flight mode. Tucking the thumbs into the palms with fingers curled around them, palms downward (Adhi mudra) can effectively lower blood pressure and release the anxiety response.
Meditation: When used during meditation, certain mudras can deepen awareness, allowing students to drop into a meditative state of effortless concentration more easily.
Therapeutic Applications: The therapeutic use of mudras is broad and fascinating, as each mudra affects a different system of the body. For example, Masahirs mudra can effectively reduce migraines with daily practice. I have used mudras with clients suffering with cancer, colitis, depression, and eating disorders. To be effective therapeutically, a mudra must be practiced for 5-15 minutes daily, along with meditation and breath. The results are subtle, but noticeable with time and patience.
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