Chakras & Hand Mudras

Mudras are hand positions. Each area of the hand has a certain reflex reaction in certain part of the brain which is related a certain gland and related body part. Mudras have a holistic effect which improvement in efficiency, overall health of body, mind & spirit. There are multiple mudras for physical, emotional , mental and spiritual elements of the body however here we will be covering a few. Lets have a look at the chakras and mudras associated:Chakra Root & Foot Chakra Mudra Pran Mudra can be done with both hands Hand Position Significance/Benefits Creates state of relaxation Security- stabilizes things/ person or events around Enhances immunity & vitality. Removal of fear Allows release of unwanted Grounding Improves eye diseases Sound Sleep

Touching the thumb with the tip of ring & little finger. Do it atleast for 10 min to best 35-40 min. Hara chakra Dhyani MudraGreat for spiritual connection Gesture of mediation & submission Self discipline Remove unwanted desires. Helps in forgiveness Aids in being responsible. Place both hands like a bowl on your hara chakra below your navel. Do it for 4-5 min to 3040 min.

Manipura chakra

Hakini MudraPowerful mudra Additionally rudra mudra

Opens the right hemisphere, of the memory store Deepens respiration Improves oxygen supply to brain Helps in thinking, emotional balance. Esp if u are too much of sacral chakra person. Placed at the solar plexus, sit in Improve self identity, anxiety contemplation placing all the & personal power finger tips of one touching the Provides energy to lower other hand. Eyes to be upward chakras. & tongue touching the gums at inhale & tongue gasping out on Balances third eye, lungs, brain, left & right hemisphere. exhale. Very good for heart patientshelps to remove vayu tatwa. Strengthens heart Helps in detoxification Improves heart circulation. Improves blood pressure Helps one to take care of own needs. Helps to remove air, balances body temperature, cures toothache, removes excess Bend your index finger & let it sweat from hand touch the base of thumb. Let index & middle finger touch the tip of thumb & extend little finger. Do it with both hands close to heart chakra Drives away every problem of the throat Removes negative and loneliness feelings & helps to express. Removes allergies. Reduces inflammatory condition of body and throat. Growth in alertness Encircle the thumb with right hand fingers & right thumb to touch the middle finger of left

Heart Chakra

Apan vayu Mudra- vayu & apan, lotus, gyan mudra can also be practiced. Done for 15 min.

Throat Chakra

Shankh & Gyan Mudra

hand and form a conch shape & brought closer to sternum. Do it for 15 min For gyan mudra index finger to touch the thumb of same hand Third Eye Chakra Shambhavi Mudra Checks degeneration of pineal gland Removes tiredness & mental stress Induces higher consciousness.

Move eyes upwards & inwards attempting to imagine a third eye. Concentrating on the tip of the nose Crown Chakra Khechari Mudra/ Akasha Mudra- some suggest matangi mudra Clears the throat Broadens the mind and one becomes less selfish. Opens up the higher self/intuition. Helps to improve bones/calcium, hearing abilities Tip of the middle finger to touch the tip of the thumb & roll your eyes if possible. Practice for 10-15 min