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5 July 2011

Acupressure

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Introduction of Mudras
Mudra literally means 'gesture'. Mudra expresses and channelizes cosmic energy within the mind and body ‡ The body is made up of 5 elements ± Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. ‡ When these 5 elements are not in balance we get various physical and psychological ailments. http://www.eclecticenergies.com/mudras/mudra.php?num=1 ‡ The energy from the body radiates out mainly through the tip of the nose, lips, finger tips and toes. ‡ When the thumb gets in contact with the other fingers, energy is directed back to vitalize various parts of our body. ‡ This is called as circuit bypass.
5 July 2011 Acupressure http://users.tpg.com.au/shrein/yoga/information/mudra.pdf 2

Introduction of Mudras
Mudra literally means 'gesture'. Mudra expresses and channelizes cosmic energy within the mind and body ‡ In our Puranas, we see our Gods and Goddesses expressed in different Mudras. ‡ Mudras are the expression of our inner feeling. http://www.eclecticenergies.com/mudras/mudra.php?num=1 Mudras that are part of Yogic Postures are called Yogic Mudra.

Mudras done using hands are called Hasta Mudra.
5 July 2011 Acupressure http://users.tpg.com.au/shrein/yoga/information/mudra.pdf 3

Introduction of Mudras
Mudras done using hands are called Hasta Mudra
The 5 fingers represent 5 elements (tatvas) q Thumb: Fire Index Finger: Air Middle finger: Space Ring Finger: Earth Small finger: Water

5 July 2011

Acupressure http://users.tpg.com.au/shrein/yoga/information/mudra.pdf 4

Introduction of Mudras
Mudras done using hands are called Hasta Mudra
‡ Fire element is the important one ‡ When fire element goes weak, various ailments come to the body ‡ Death sets in when the fire element dies. Joining the fire element (thumb) with other elements (other fingers) vitalizes the other elements also.
5 July 2011 Acupressure http://users.tpg.com.au/shrein/yoga/information/mudra.pdf 5
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