SCIENCE BEHIND MUDRAS
Mudras energize certain chakras. It is a mystical way of activating
parts of the mind & soul.
There are different analysis as to how a Mudra
works to balance & harmonize life current in the body & maintaining a
healthy state of the mind & body.
Various theories behind the ancient science of
Mudra :
1. 5 (Five) element theory/ Nature�s reason
2. Shiva and Shakti/ polarity/ Spiritual reason
3. Acupressure/ Reflexology/ Alternative Medicine reason
4. Activation of nerve endings/ Scientific reason
5. Chakra Activation/ Yogic View
THE FIVE ELEMENT THEORY
Human body is made up of five elements and 5 (Five) fingers
represent either of the five elements :
| Finger |
Element |
| Thumb |
Fire |
| Index finger |
Air |
| Middle |
Ether/sky |
| Ring |
Earth |
| Little |
Water |
Thumb : The thumb is the symbol of
divine energy, energy that flows through our vehicle unconditioned by
our subconscious patterning or karmic complexities. The thumb is the
symbol of will power � power that can be drawn upon by our willing
(not willfulness) consciousness.
Index: The index finger is known as the Jupiter
finger and is the symbol of our ego personality; it symbolizes
energies controlled by subconscious mind patterning's. Its energies
produce expansion.
Middle: The middle finger, symbolizing the Saturn
force, is the most karmic or the most conditioned energies. This
finger is utilized only in those mudras that require heavy,
stabilizing forces.
Ring: The ring finger symbolizes the Sun
Energies. These energies relate to the Strength of an individual.
Little Finger: The little finger is known as the
Mercury finger. It emanates energies that are important in the
unfolding of the intellect and of business. When combined in different
ways forming different mudras they balance the ratio and proportion of
that element in the body. When pressed at tip it increases the element
.when pressed under thumb it neutralizes the element. When pressed at
the base of the finger/ back of second phalange, it decreases the
element.
According to yogic view any disease in the body is due to the
imbalance of one or more of the elements in the body. So by practicing
Mudra one can heal thyself to maintain the ratio of that element
To read
more about the Science behind Mudras read the book "
Yoga Ancient Heritage Tomorrow's
Vision by Dr. Indu Arora
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