I would like to share my knowledge on “Mudras” (in tamil muthirai – முத்திரை) on next few blogs.
Few basics first, The fingers (on hand) represent 5 elements as below
Thumb – Fire Element
Index – Air
Middle – Sky / Akash / Universe
Ring – Earth
Little - Water
So “pressing” or “positioning” the fingers in particular way improves the influence of the 5 elements in our body. As we all know the Human Body intern contains of all this 5 elements. Cultivating and maintaining balance among the 5 elements is very important for healthy life. Excess or disproportion of the 5 elements in body causes diseases.
With this basics, we start our first mudra which is “Gyan Mudra’ (in tamil அறிவு முத்திரை)
Method:Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out.
Specialty:As it is a mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of thumb has centers of pituitary and endocrine glands. When we press these centers by index finger the two glands work actively.
Time duration:There is no particular time duration for this mudra. You can practice by sitting, standing or lying on bed whenever and wherever you have time. Duration could be 15 to 20 minutes.
Benefits:* Increases memory power and sharpens the brain
* Enhances concentration and prevents Insomnia
* If we practice it regularly, it will cure all psychological disorders like Mental, Hysteria, Anger and Depression
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