Tuesday, May 25, 2010

10) Linga Mudra (Mudra of Heat)





Procedure:
Interlock the fingers of both the hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight and encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right hand.

Effect:
It generates heat in the body. For added benefit, take milk, ghee (traditional Indian clarified butter used for cooking), more spring water and fruit juices.

Time Duration:
This Mudra should be moderately practised as it produces heat in the body. If overly practised, this Mudra can cause sweating, even in winter.

Benefits:
 It stops production of phlegm and gives power to lungs
 It cures severe cold and bronchial infection
 It invigorates the body
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9) Apana Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Heart)



Procedure:
The tips of the middle finger and the third finger touch the tip of thumb, while the index finger touches the base of thumb and the little finger is extended.

Effect:
It benefits the heart, and reduces the possibility of angina and a heart attack. It also reduces the gas content in body.

Time Duration:
Practise this Mudra as many times as possible. Heart patients and Hypertension patients should practise it for at least 15 minutes, 2 x daily twice, for best results.

Benefits:
 It strengthens the heart and regularizes palpitation
 It regulates excretory system
 It redeems gastric trouble

8) Apana Mudra (Mudra of Digestion)



Procedure:
The tips of the middle finger and third finger touch the tip of thumb while the other two fingers (index and little) are extended.

Effect:
This Mudra plays an important role in general health as it regulates the excretory system.

Time Duration:
Practise this Mudra daily for 45 minutes; however, longer practise times may yield greater benefits.

Benefits:
 It regulates diabetes
 It cures constipation and haemorrhoids
 It helps excreting the normal waste regularly

7) Prana Mudra (Mudra of Life)



Procedure:
Bend the third finger and the little finger and touch the tip of thumb with the finger tips, keeping the remaining two fingers (index and middle) extended.

Effect:
As this is the Mudra of life, it improves life-power of. Weak people become strong. It also reduces the clamps in blood vessels. If this Mudra is practised regularly, the individual will become "active".

Time Duration:
There is no particular time duration for this Mudra - practise it anytime.

Benefits:
 It improves immunity
 It improves the power of eyes, and reduces eye related disease
 It removes the vitamin deficiency and fatigue

6) Surya Mudra (Mudra of Sun)



Procedure:
Bend the third finger and press it with thumb.

Effect:
It sharpens the centre in thyroid gland.

Time Duration:
Practise this Mudra 2 x daily, for 5 to 15 minutes.

Benefits:
 It reduces cholesterol in the body, and helps in weight reduction
 It reduces anxiety
 It corrects indigestion problems

5) Shunya Mudra (Mudra of Emptiness)



Procedure:
Keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press it with thumb.

Effect:
It reduces the dullness in the body.

Time Duration:
Practise the Mudra for 40 to 60 minutes daily, until the disease is cured.

Benefits:
 It relieves an earache within 4 or 5 minutes
 It is useful for the deaf and mentally challenged, but not for inborn ones.

4) Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Air)



Procedure:
Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb and press with thumb keeping the other three fingers extended.

Effect:
It prevents all the diseases that occur due to the imbalance of the air.

Time Duration:
Practise this Mudra for 45 minutes, in 12 to 24 hours, to reduce the severity of the disease. For best results practise it for two months.

Benefits:
 It cures Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, Parkinson’s disease, and paralysis, without additional medicine
 It is useful for Cervical Spondylosis ('wear and tear' of the vertebrae and discs in the neck), paralysis of the face, and pinched nerves in neck
 It corrects the disorder of gas in the stomach

3) Varuna Mudra (Mudra of Water)



Procedure:
Tip of little finger touches the tip of thumb, with the other three fingers extended.

Effect:
It balances the water content and prevents all diseases which come due to lack of water.

Time Duration:
There is no particular time duration for this Mudra - practise it anytime.

Benefits:
 It retains clarity in blood by balancing water content in the body
 Prevents the pains of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage

2) Prithvi Mudra (Mudra of Earth)



Procedure:
Tip of the third finger touches the tip of the thumb, with the other three fingers extended.

Effect:
It reduces all physical weaknesses.

Time Duration:
There is no particular time duration for this Mudra - practise it anytime.

Benefits:
 It helps to increase the weight for weak people
 It improves the complexion of skin and makes the skin to glow
 It makes the body active by keeping it healthy

1) Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge)



Procedure:
Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers extended.

Effect:
As this is a Mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of thumb has centres of pituitary and endocrine glands. When these centres are pressed by the index finger the two glands are stimulated.

Duration:
There is no particular time duration for this Mudra. Practise by sitting, standing, or lying on bed whenever you have time.

Benefits:
 Increases memory power and sharpens the brain
 Enhances concentration and prevents Insomnia
 If it is practised regularly, it will cure all psychological disorders, such as Mental, Hysteria, Anger and Depression

Friday, May 14, 2010

Mind Mudra



TATVA YOGA - The Yoga of the Mudra

The Mudra for Peace and Tranquility


Peace of Mind Mudra

Starting time is 3 minutes. Use the mantra of your choice. The extended fingers point away for the body.

This meditation will tranquilize the mind within three minutes.

Sit in easy pose with a straight spine and with the elbows bent. Bring the hands up and in until they meet in front of the body at the heart level. The elbows should be held up almost to the level of the hands.

Bend the index fingers of each hand in towards the palm. Join them with each other so they press together along the second joint.

The middle fingers are extended and meet at the tips.

The index fingers are curled into the hand. The other fingers are curled into the hand.

The middle fingers meet at the fingertips. Hold the mudra about 4 inches away from the body with the extended fingers pointing away from the body.

Focus on the tip of your nose.

INHALE completely and hold the breath as you chant the mantra of your choice 11 to 21 times. Suggest you start at 11. Mantra can be as simple as "God" (Gaad).

Then EXHALE and hold the breath. Repeat the mantra of your choice 11 to 21 times. The number of times should be equal.

Practice for 3 minutes to start.

The hand position is called the mudra to please the mind.

Buddha gave it to his disciples for control of the mind.

IMPORTANT: hold the mudra about 4 inches from the body with the extended fingers pointing AWAY from the body. The picture does not point away so you can see the mudra.

MEDITATE FOR WHAT YOU WANT - WITH GREEN GROWING PROSPERITY



MEDITATE FOR WHAT YOU WANT - WITH GREEN GROWING PROSPERITY

Please be patient while the sound file loads.

Har is based on the green growing aspects of the creator. It is associated with green and growing. Manifest prosperity by bringing the green Har energy into it by your focus.

Manifest it by bringing the Har energy into it. It is a simple meditation. Sit with the spine straight with your hands at the HEART center.

THE MEDITATION

Fold the thumbs back and hit the sides of your hands together. Flip and smack the other side of the hand together. The thumb is tucked under. Har is chanted each time the hands are flipped and smacked. About four times in five seconds





To manifest a specific thing you can say:

Har Har Car

Har Har Dress

Har Har House.

Har Har Trip to India

(I know several people who have achieved the seeming impossible with this meditation)

Keep your eyes at the tip of the nose. If they move around bring them back.

This meditation is for eleven minutes. Do not exceed the time frame.

At the end of the meditation, inhale, exhale lift the hands over the head and shake them for a few seconds.

Relax

KIRTAN KRIYA




Sa Ta Na Ma MEDITATION

Sa-Ta-Na-Ma is called the Panj Shabad. It contains the five primal sounds of the universe. The a sound is the fifth sound. This mantra is used to tune in to the cycle of creation and the universal self.

This is the simplest and most powerful meditation. Meditating on the five sacred sounds of the universe in your everyday, lovers and inner voice brings peace, tranquility and the realization that we are channels of divine truth. Anyone can eliminate stress and clear the subconscious mind with this easy meditation.

Balance the energy in all areas of your life with the Panj Shabad This meditation builds your personal power, cleanses negative thoughts and allows peace and joy to enter the mind. It is a true jewel in the modern world

Sa Ta Na Ma meditation has the energy of the atom

It stimulates the flow between the pineal and pituitary glands.

Sa is infinity the word the first and primal sound that all other sounds come from.

This meditation is thirty-one minutes long

Please allow time for the sound and picture files to load

Sit with the spine straight.

In the lotus position, easy pose or a chair and:

Touch the thumb to the Index Finger say "SA"

Touch the thumb to the Middle Finger say "TA"

Touch the thumb to the Ring Finger say "NA"

Touch the thumb to the Little Finger say "MA"

Chant sa ta na ma a normal voice for five minutes as directed

Chant sa ta na ma in a whisper for five minutes

Sa ta na ma is chanted silently for five minutes

It is done again silently for five minutes

Chant again in a whisper for five minutes

Then chant a normal voice for another five minutes

Inhale and hole the breath for one minute or as long as your comfortably can - then stretch up and shake your hands out.

Practicing Kirtan Kriya Meditation brings mental balance.

It cleanses the mind body and spirit.

Gyana mudra




Gyana mudra is the most commonly used mudra in

yoga meditations and meditations in general.


Receptive Gyana Mudra invites the teacher and the teachings and is excellent for powerful exercises and breathwork

Passive Gyana Mudra invites meditation, invites calness and helps tune in to new awareness, knowledge and abilities.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Smiling Buddha Meditation





Smiling Buddha Meditation

Sit in easy pose. Cross Legged with spine straight.

Arms are bent at the elbow hands are facing forward

just above the shoulders. See hand position below.

Hands lean forward at 30 degrees,

Vibrate at the third eye, concentrate and repeat mentally

Sa Ta Na Ma for 11 minutes.

HAPPINESS MUDRA



HAPPINESS MUDRA

The search for happiness is as old as man.

The regular practice of this mudra and mantra combination is said to increase happiness

This is an 8 cycle mudra with mantra that creates happiness and fearlessness.

It is also said to destroy pain.

Hold the hand straight up like in Namaste mudra (prayer pose) and 6 inches out from the diaphram. The fingers are together. The eyes are closed

Fold the Saturn or middle fingers over and down as shown on the picture.

The 8 cycle Mantra is

Sat Nam, Sat Nam, Sat Nam , Sat Nam, Sat Nam, Sat Nam, Wahe Guru (Sat Nam is one beat and Wahe Guru is two beats of the eight beat mantra.

Chant on one breath while holding the mudra. Hold the mudra and chant for 11 to 31 minutes

Baby Pose



4.Baby Pose (Vajrasana)

Time: 2 to 3 minutes.

Sit on the heels with the knees spead far apart. Bring the forehead to the ground. Rest the palms of the hand on the soles of the feet. This posture frequently follows poses that flex the spine backwards. It aids the bloodflow. Try to relax totally in this position. This exercise stimulates Ajna Chakra (the third eye) and cleans the eyes

Cat Cow



3. Cat Cow (Bilikasana)

Time 2 to 3 minutes

This exercise has two parts and is done on the hands and knees. Start on the knees and hands. Inhale as you flex the spine down and bring the head up. like a contented cow (cow pose). Exhale and flex the spine up with the head down to the neck (keeping the arms straight) and become an angry cat(cat pose). Cat pose massages the kidneys and removes uric waste. It makes the spine flexible and firms the stomach muscles.

Spinal Flex



2. Spinal Flex (Camel Ride)

Start in rock pose sitting on the heels with hands on the thighs, the spine is straight, chin tucked in.. If you cannot sit in the rock pose sit tall in easy pose with the legs crossed

Spinal flex helps to bring flexibility to the spine and creates tapa that activates, energizes and moves Kundalini. The head and shoulders should remain fairly stable. The flex should be concentrated at the 3rd lumbar vertebrae of the spine and in vagrassan at the 4th vertebrae. Spinal flexes help to increase the spine's flexibility and are excellent warm-up exercises for yoga poses such as shoulder stand and cobra pose.

Butterfly Pose



1. Butterfly Pose (Fatingasana)

Time: 2 to 3 minutes

Butterfly pose. Sit on the floor bend the knees and bring the soles of the feet together. Place the arms between the legs using the hands to grip the feet. Bring the heels in as close to the body as is possible. Bounce the legs on the floor for two to three minutes. Become a butterly gathering nectar in a beautiful field. Butterlfy stimulates kundalini and stretches the pelvic area .

Saturday, May 8, 2010

DEVELOP YOUR BRAIN INCREASED USE BRAIN RESERVES




Gary Kaplan, M.D., Ph.D.
Neurologist,
New York University
Medical School


During the Transcendental Meditation program, early (sensory) components of the brain’s response to somatosensory stimuli are more widely distributed across the cortex, indicating greater participation of the whole brain in the response to a stimulus. Reference: Human Physiology 25: 171–180, 1999.

“The TM technique simply and naturally allows the mind to settle down to experience a state of inner coherence and calm during which time the left and right hemispheres, and the front and back of the brain, begin to work in harmony with each other. This brain wave coherence has been correlated with improvements in memory, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. This change in brain functioning also affects the rest of the physiology, reducing high blood pressure, strengthening the heart, and overall improving health.”