DAAJI shares the yogic practice of mudras, offering a few examples. They are so simple and practical that they are perfect for workplace well-being. They can be done while you are reading an email, in a meeting, or listening to a client or colleague.
Mudras offer a subtle but transformative healing practice. The Sanskrit word “mudra” means “gesture,” and mudras are gestures of the hand that can influence the vital energy known as prana, which circulates throughout the body. By forming a loop between the chosen fingers, each mudra influences the flow of energy in the body, restoring balance and good health.
By folding, crossing, and stretching the fingers, and using the fingertips to form and hold the prescribed mudra positions, we create beneficial effects in different parts of the body. This is because several of our nerves terminate in our fingers and a significant amount of energy flows at the fingertips. When the fingertips touch each other, an electromagnetic circuit is created, and it triggers a distinct energy movement. This energy stimulates corresponding centers in the brain. The brain then triggers the concerned organs, and there is an effect felt in the body.
When the mudras are held for some time, they can be used as a focused healing practice. Mudras favor the successful integration between the two sides of the brain, which is necessary for improving all brain processes including those for reading, writing, academic achievement, motor skill development, and all other higher-order cognitive processes.
According to the theory, each finger corresponds to one of the five essential elements that make up the human system – fire, air, space, earth, and water.
The 5 fingers are each connected to one specific element:
Mudras can be introduced into our daily lives, and are easily practiced in the workplace to revitalize and rejuvenate the body and mind.
Rules of Mudra
When the tip of the thumb joins the tip of the other fingers,
the respective elements is balanced.
When the tip of any finger touches the base of the thumb,
the strength of the respective elements is reduced.
By touching the thumb at the base of the other fingers,
the respective elements are increased in the body.
Mudras with palms facing upwards will receive energy.
Mudras with palms facing downward will keep you grounded.
Daaji
Kamlesh Patel is known to many as Daaji. He is the Heartfulness Guide in a tradition of Yoga meditation that is over 100 years old, overseeing 14,000 certified Heartfulness trainers and many volunteers in over 130 countries. He is an innovator and researcher, equally at home in the fields of spirituality and science, blending the... Read more
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Sir, I am keen for meditation. Want to be a part of Heartfulness.
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You may please visit: https://heartspots.heartfulness.org for the Heartfulness Meditation Centers and Trainers nearest you. Please contact them and learn meditation.
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Please visit: https://heartspots.heartfulness.org
The above website will guide you to the nearest heartfulness meditation trainers to your location. You can contact them and learn meditation.
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Heartfulness centers are everywhere. You can also take sessions online with trainers through the Heartfulness app.
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If you visit https://heartspots.heartfulness.org you can input your location and search for the nearest center and your nearest trainer. You can message the trainer or go along to the center. More information can be found at the heartfulness.org website
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Thanks Daaji for the good info. Many would have seen different mudras, but don’t know the actual importance by keeping the fingers in different positions. Nice.
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Indeed, mudras are highly effective in maintaining health. Heartfelt gratitude to Daaji.
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I was totally ignorant about the benefits of mudras. Thank you, Daaji, for this teaching!
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I am discovering this Mudra information for the first time in my life. I will try it in my daily practice.
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So happy that you embrace mudras. I have used them for 20 years at my yoga studio!
