Mudras - Ancient secrects to better health

By Guru on August 20th, 2009

MUDRAS – ANCIENT SECRETS TO BETTER HEALTH
MUDRAS literally translated means ‘signs’ or graceful gestures . Also described as a gesture or positions, usually of the hands that locks and than guides energy flow and reflexes to the brain .These gestures or signs have amazing powers that will allow you to overcome obstacles and even attract things towards you that you desire .Various Kung Fu forms contain positions identical to these mudras – it is all about directing the flow of energy in your body.
Most healing and spiritual masters use the power of mudras to tap into the healing energies. According to ancient Chinese / Indian traditions gestures by hand ( like raising them or bringing them together in front of the chest ) has been a part of a prayer/greeting and healing .Most early representations of Lord Jesus show his hands raised in blessings . As Christianity spread , missionaries encountered other cultures that used similar symbols/gestures for their Gods – realizing that these symbols/gestures of the hands were not mere positions but signified something profound In fact every major religion has used hands and fingers as symbols !
You can practice them in any position , sitting , standing , moving , upside hand , down side hand – any way that makes you feel comfortable. There are 24 basic positions although over 250 positions are known and a lot of them are used in Indian classical dances and advanced yoga. There are specific finger/hand positions which would bring rapid change into one’s life . Mudra knowledge is an essential part of yoga and is known as TATVA YOGA .
It is believed that there is a tremendous flow of energy in our hands and that the five fingers represent the five elements .
Thumb – Fire
Forefinger – Air
Middle finger – Ether
Ring finger – Earth
Little finger – Water
The physical body is made up of these five elements and an imbalance of these elements disrupts the immune system and causes disorders resulting in diseases and other problems. These gestures are very easy to follow and no ritual is required except your concentration.