Smiling Buddha Mudra

This is a gesture and exercise of happiness as it opens the flow of energy to the heart. Be it any other emotions like fights, worry, depression, impatience, anger, fear and others, this Mudra can be done anywhere.

Sit comfortably either with crossed legs or on a straight backed chair. Bend ring and little fingers, pressing them down with the thumbs and keep the index and middle fingers straight but you should be comfortable, and should not force the fingers straight and push the palms forward. Then push elbows in towards the body as far as it feels comfortable for you and keep a 30-degree angle between the upper arms and the forearms. Keep the forearms parallel to each other. Concentrate on your Third Eye and mentally chant Sa Ta Na Ma (Sa - Infinity, Ta - Life, Existence, Na - Death, Ma - Rebirth, Light). It can be done without the chant but try to at least concentrate on your Third Eye. The focus is essential. Keep elbows in towards your body and your chest out but also have a straight back. Then continue for about 10 minutes, inhale deeply, exhale, open and close the fists several times, and relax.

Gyan Mudra or Chin Mudra

This Mudra is found all over the world in different religions. These Mudras have a great effect on the person at several planes. There are two ways to do this Mudra. In the first method the tips of the thumb and the index finger touch each other. In the second method, the tip of the index finger touches the first thumb joint with light pressure. Both methods are different. The first is the passive receiving position, and the second one is an actively giving position.

Place the tip of the thumb on the tip of the index finger while the other fingers remain relaxed and extended. Do this with both hands and place them on the thigh in a relaxed position. When the fingers point upwards it is called Jnana Mudra and when they point downwards it is called Chin Mudra.

KUBER MUDRA

Kubera Mudra is dedicated to the god of wealth. In this mudra three fingers are used that are thumb, middle finger and index finger respectively, which represent Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Mars stands for forcefulness, Jupiter for resplendence and Saturn for its fixation on the essential. The Kubera Mudra decongests the frontal sinuses.

This mudra is practiced by placing the tip of the thumb, index finger and middle finger together. The other two fingers are laid on rest in the middle of hand. This needs the involvement of both the hands. Exercising this mudra needs total intensity of thought. While applying this mudra, the fingers of the practitioner should be kept together and the wish should be phrased in a positive way in the mind.

If Kubera Mudra is practiced with drawing the air upward while inhaling, this mudra helps to open, decongest and cleanse the frontal sinuses.

Benefits Of Kubera Mudra

Application of Kubera Mudra can be beneficial for health as well as a mental peace and contentment persists. This mudra leads to complete repose, confidence and serenity of mind.

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