For the better understanding of the reader, detail images have been provided for every mudra along with the method to perform it.
Most of the Mudras given in this book are to be performed using both your hands, but the Mudras whose images show only one hand performing the Mudra, are to be performed simultaneously on both your hands for the Mudras to have the maximum effect.
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Grab this opportunity and get useful information on Mudras, once a week...right into your inbox. You'll be surprised to know how many serious ailments can be prevented and cured by doing these simple hand gestures. From Addiction to Arthritis, for improving Digestion to Detoxification, Mudras are extremely effective, even in cases of Cancer and even patients with HIV/AIDS Mudras work like magic. Subscribe to my 'Mudras Newsletter' to know more. a) Primary Mudras for directly improving your Memory (Memory capabilities) and, b) Secondary Mudras for increasing your concentration, focus and intelligence. a) Primary Mudras for directly improving your Memory (Memory capabilities) and, b) Secondary Mudras for increasing your concentration, focus and intelligence.
The Primary Mudras are the first 15 Mudras while the remaining 10 Mudras are the secondary Mudras. The Primary Mudras are to be used directly and extensively for Memory Improvement and the Secondary Mudras are to be used for garnering the required Concentration, Focus and Intelligence thus, these secondary Mudras increase the effects of the Primary Mudras manifolds. Make sure that you perform all the Primary Mudras regularly and extensively, while performing a few Secondary Mudras regularly which will enhance the effect of the Primary Mudras. Also, understand that it is NOT a hard and fast rule that you should perform all these 25 Mudras back to back in one session . Take your time, and perform these Mudras at your own pace and convenience. The beauty of Mudra Health and Healing Techniques is that Mudras can be performed at any time and place: while stuck in traffic, at the office, watching TV, or whenever you have to twiddle your thumbs waiting for something or someone.
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Mudra #1
Mahaashirshamudra / Mudra of the Great Head
Method: This Mudra has to be performed in a seated position. Be seated comfortably in an upright posture and concentrate on your breathing to relax. Touch the centre of the palm with the tip of the Ring finger. Join the tips of the Index finger, Middle finger and Thumb together. (Refer the image) Perform this Mudra on each hand and place the hands in your lap. (Refer the image) Perform this Mudra on each hand and place the hands in your lap.
Duration: This Mudra should be performed for at least 5 minutes and can be performed for 20 minutes at a stretch. This Mudra should be performed twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening for best results.
Mudra #2
Dnyaanmudra / Mudra of Knowledge (Wisdom)
Method: This Mudra has to be performed in a seated position. Be seated comfortably in an upright posture and concentrate on your breathing to relax. Join the tips of your Index finger and Thumb together and press slightly. Keep all the other fingers extended outwards as shown in the image.
After forming the Mudras on both the hands, rest the Mudras on your thighs, palms facing up. Duration: This Mudra should be performed for at least 5 minutes and can be performed for 20 minutes at a stretch. This Mudra should be performed twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening for best results.
Mudra #3
Panchmukhmudra / Mudra of Five Faces
Method: This Mudra has to be performed in a seated position. Be seated comfortably in an upright posture and concentrate on your breathing to relax. Hold your palms in front of your chest facing each other.
Now extend all the fingers on both the hands outwards. Then, touch tips of all fingers of one hand to the tips of the respective fingers of the other hand. (refer the image) Press the tips slightly. Once the Mudra is formed lower the Mudra hold it in front of your abdomen. Duration: This Mudra should be performed for at least 5 minutes and can be performed for 20 minutes at a stretch.
Mudra #4
Sahastraarmudra / Mudra of Thousand Petals
Method: This Mudra can be performed while being seated, in a standing position.
Mudra #4
Sahastraarmudra / Mudra of Thousand Petals