Energetic seals - mudras
Mudra is a gesture by hand or seal which symbolizes energy. This is one of the most beautiful forms of expression by using the fingers and thumb. Mudra is a voluntary neuromuscular action (contraction) or posture by which the prana is controlled and directed through a particular nadi.
Mudras have an ancient origin. As per mythology, Lord Shiva is regarded to have started the basic Mudras.
Best web resources: types of mudras
Science behind mudras:
The human body is made up of five elements, and each finger represents one of the five elements:
• Thumb (fire): The thumb is the symbol of divine energy, energy that flows through our bodies unconditioned by our subconscious patterning or karmic complexities. The thumb is the symbol of will power, the power that can be drawn upon by our willing (not willfulness) consciousness.
• Index finger (air): The index finger is known as the Jupiter finger and is the symbol of our ego personality. It symbolizes energies controlled by subconscious mind patternings, and these energies produce expansion.
• Middle finger (ether/sky): The middle finger, symbolizing the Saturn force, is the most karmic or the most conditioned energies. This finger is utilized only in those mudras that require heavy, stabilizing forces.
• Ring finger (earth): The ring finger symbolizes the Sun’s energies. These energies relate to the strength of an individual.
• Little finger (water): The little finger is known as the Mercury finger. It emanates energies that are important in the unfolding of the intellect and of business.
When combined in different ways, forming different mudras, they balance the ratio and proportion of that element in the body.
When pressed at the tip, the element is increased. When pressed under thumb, the element is neutralized. When pressed at the base of the finger, the element is decreased.
• Thumb (fire): The thumb is the symbol of divine energy, energy that flows through our bodies unconditioned by our subconscious patterning or karmic complexities. The thumb is the symbol of will power, the power that can be drawn upon by our willing (not willfulness) consciousness.
• Index finger (air): The index finger is known as the Jupiter finger and is the symbol of our ego personality. It symbolizes energies controlled by subconscious mind patternings, and these energies produce expansion.
• Middle finger (ether/sky): The middle finger, symbolizing the Saturn force, is the most karmic or the most conditioned energies. This finger is utilized only in those mudras that require heavy, stabilizing forces.
• Ring finger (earth): The ring finger symbolizes the Sun’s energies. These energies relate to the strength of an individual.
• Little finger (water): The little finger is known as the Mercury finger. It emanates energies that are important in the unfolding of the intellect and of business.
When combined in different ways, forming different mudras, they balance the ratio and proportion of that element in the body.
When pressed at the tip, the element is increased. When pressed under thumb, the element is neutralized. When pressed at the base of the finger, the element is decreased.