pritvi mudra

PRITHIVI MUDRA (Earth Mudra)

TECHNIQUE:-

Place the tips of the thumb and ring finger on top of each other, using light pressure.  Extend the other fingers. Do this with each hand. Do as needed, or use three times a day for 15 minutes.

HEALING EFFECTS:-

The Prithivi Mudra can eliminate an energy deficit in the root chakra. Whether or not you feel psychologically or physically strong and vital is largely dependent upon this energy. This finger position also intensifies the sense of smell and is good for the nails, skin, hair, and bones. If you feel uncertain of your steps while walking, the Prithivi Mudra can restore your equilibrium and trust. This mudra also activates the root chakra, in which our elemental force resides. We can compare this chakra to the grafting knot of a rose. The potential for the appearance and nature of the plant is found here; the roots sprout into the ground from this point to give the plant stability and absorb the nutrients. The stem and leaves grow upward from this point to connect with the light, to blossom and bear fruit. Without reservation, this image can be applied to human beings as well. We also need stability and nourishment to grow and be effective in our place in the world. The purpose of our lives is to connect with the Divine, which means we must also orient ourselves toward the light and open up like a flower that is being pollinated. For us, this may mean experiencing grace. So this mudra can give us everything that we need for a meaningful life. I use it when I feel insecure and need inner stability and self-assurance. Moreover, it stimulates the body temperature, the liver, and the stomach.

bhudi fluid mudra

KAKI MUDRA (Raven beak)

• Assume the seated meditation posture.
• Shape your lips so they form an “O.”
• Focus your eyes on the tip of your nose.
• Now inhale slowly and thoroughly through your mouth.
• Now close your mouth and hold your breath for about 10 seconds.
• Then exhale very slowly through the nose.
• Repeat 10 to 30 times.

Effect:

The Kaki Mudra has a cleansing effect on the mouth, gums, and the entire upper digestive tract, from the stomach far into the intestines.

Accordingly, it also causes the skin to become more pure. In addition, it has a calming effect on the autonomous nervous system. It also improves the sense of taste for sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. And finally, it stimulates the secretion of saliva and has a cooling effect.

AKASHI MUDRA

(The consciousness of inner space—tongue on the gums)

• Assume the seated meditation posture.
• Place the thumbs of both hands on the pad of your middle finger of the respective hand.
• Raise your chin a bit and direct your eyes upward to the center of the forehead.
• Roll your tongue backward and place the tip on the gums.
• Observe the four phases of breathing (inhalation, extended pause, exhalation, extended pause).

Effect:

It quickly brings us into a light trance, activates the brain activity, calms the emotions, and creates an inner balance. The tongue position has a positive influence on the limbic system, which is responsible for our feelings and moods. It also supports the integration of both brain hemispheres.

In relation to the meridian system, the tongue on the gums activates important meridians. As a result, these experience an energy lock and charge themselves more intensely. It is worthwhile to practice this mudra a few minutes a day for a number of weeks.

The counter pose to Jalandhara Bandha

Practice:

Inhale deeply and bend the head backwards. Look up. >Retain the breath as long as comfortable and return to the starting position with the exhalation. >Breathing normally remain for some time in meditation pose.

Benefits:

This Mudra influences the Vishuddhi Chakra, activates the thyroid gland and balances the Nadis. As this Mudra blocks energy coming from lower centres and guides energy down from the Sahasrara Chakra, it calms and uplifts the thoughts.

Caution:

Never perform Akashi Mudra while standing, only when sitting. The head should not be bent back too far if there are problems of the cervical spine or a tendency to become dizzy.

Once you have studied mudras and become thoroughly acquainted with the energies of your hands, you can also create your own mudra.

• When you develop a mudra, the proper frame of mind and respect are important preconditions for success.

• Study the qualities of the individual fingers and choose the respective posture.

• In positive wording, formulate the result or goal that you want to achieve through the mudra. Use the present tense.

• Speak the sentence at least three times out loud, and slowly in the rhythm of your breath.

• Visualize precisely how the result or goal will look.

• Try to already feel how it is when the result occurs.

• Place the mudra under the protection of the divine forces, a saint, or an angel whom you revere in particular.

• Wish for the result with great fervor, but remain completely patient and serene.

I believe that spirituality should be integrated into everyday life, plans for the future, and coming to terms with the past. Consequently, I have also included in this chapter newer mudras that address the habits of thought and feeling.

There is usually no indication of how long the mudras should be done here since this is different for each individual. One person may need to do the following mudra meditations just once, and for only a few minutes to feel their effects—depending on the level of inner maturity; other people may have to meditate for several days or even weeks, from 7 to 30 minutes a day, before they even perceive that something has changed or that their connection with higher consciousness has deepened.

The various types of Yoga Mudra may be practiced anytime while standing, walking, lying or even sitting. It is suggested by experts that the Yoga Mudras should be practiced for 24 minutes incessantly, for good results. It can also be done for 5 minutes at a time as well.