The Sanskrit word mudra translates as gesture or attitude. Mudra is also commonly translated as a seal. The roots in Sanskrit are Mud and Dru. Mud is enjoyment or pleasure, and Dru is extraction. The literal translation includes hand gestures but also includes drishti (focus points for the eyes), asanas (body postures), and pranayama (breathing techniques). So, see below mistakes to avoid when practicing finger mudras and how to do it properly.
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What Is Finger Mudras for Chakra Healing?
Mudras have a very deep history and can be found in all cultures, including the ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Persians, Aborigines of Australia, ancient Indians, ancient Chinese, Africans, Turks, Fijians, Mayans, Inuits, Native Americans, etc. As you can see, the list includes many cultures with different languages, historical periods, and continents.
Because mudras have such a deep and extensive history, there are many theories about how and why they work.
Some of these theories include the influence of Ayurveda, chakras, acupressure points, reflex zones, meridians, planetary and palmistry. Various theories suggest that depending on where the pressure is applied to the hand, what energetic, emotional, and physical effect it will have on the practitioner.
You should appreciate this knowledge and use it as a basis for practice and reflection. Some things will resonate more than others and will be felt more than others. The practitioner must experiment to see what works best for him.
When performing a mudra, the pressure of the fingers engaged in the mudra should be very light but firm, and the rest of the fingers and hand should be relaxed. If practicing the mudra alone, without practicing asanas, it is recommended to begin with a few deep exhalations at the beginning. It is also recommended to pay attention to breath retention after inhalation and after exhalation.
How To Avoid Common Mistakes Of Finger Mudras for Chakra Healing:
Before performing the mudras, it is recommended to warm up the hands, wrists and shoulders. Most people, especially in the West, are not used to using their hands and wrists in this way and will experience fatigue without proper preparation and practice. This is equivalent to warming up the body before any exercise. Below is an example of a warm-up.
- Rub your palms together to create heat for ten seconds.
- With your right palm facing the sky with your wrist at a 90-degree angle, pull down each finger individually and hold for ten seconds, then move on to the next finger. When all the fingers of the right hand are ready, move on to the left hand.
- With your right palm facing the ground with your wrist at a 90-degree angle, pull each straight finger down individually and hold for ten seconds, then move on to the next finger. When all the fingers of your right hand are ready, move on to your left hand.
- Extend your arms out to the sides so that they are parallel to the ground with your palms facing up, bend your wrists so that your fingertips point toward the ground, and hold for ten seconds.
- Shake your hands vigorously for ten seconds.
- Hold the backs of your hands together in front of your heart center for ten seconds.
- Once you have warmed up and have gotten the energy flowing through your body, you can begin to perform the mudra you want.
