The Science Of Mudras

The physical body is made up of five elements, namely: Air, Water, Fire, Earth and Aakash (ether is considered the tiny intercellular spaces in the human body). Imbalance of these elements disrupts the immunity system and causes disease. Deficiencies in any of these elements can be balanced by connecting one part of the body with another in a particular manner through Mudras.

The application of this yogic science can help you to address and cure bodily ailments with intentional self-healing. The intentional addressing of these imbalances allow the human system to bring these elements to their optimal levels. The elements can even be increased or decreased to cure appropriate ailments. When the elements are completely balanced, the yoga (unison) of mind, body and soul with the Supreme Soul can be achieved. Through the effort made to achieve this mental concentration, the practitioner strives for joy by purifying the mind. In modern times as well as ancient, this enabled the practitioner to cure many mental aliments and addictive behaviors.

There are innumerable mudras and each has a specific healing effect. In these postures the thumb represents fire; the index finger air; middle, the askash; the ring finger, earth; and the pinky finger, water. When a finger representing an element is brought into contact with the thumb, that element is brought into balance. This starts electromagnetic currents within the body which balance various constituting elements and restore health. The joining of fingers creates an effect on the human body.

The practice of these yogic techniques allows one to be in touch with their own chakras. The chakras are the connecting points the body has to infinite energy. Their energies spin clockwise within our bodies and influence our emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

The first chakra, the root chakra, represents the striving for survival, food and shelter, courage and will. It provides a foundation for attaining life’s basic needs. It is located at the base of the spine, and is connected with the gonads. Its corresponding color is red.

The second chakra is located at the sex organs, and represents the individual’s sexual being. It controls the adrenal glands, and is related to an individual’s creativity and inspiration, procreation and family. Its corresponding color is orange.

The third chakra, the power chakra, is located in the solar plexus and influences the ego and emotional and intellectual centers, and is related to the functioning of the mind. It is connected to the pancreas, and its corresponding color is yellow.

The fourth chakra is the heart chakra. It is the center for unconditional love, and represents devotion, faith, and compassion. Its gland is the thymus, and corresponding color is green.

The fifth chakra is the communication chakra, located in the throat area. It represents one’s voice, the seeking of truth, and the striving for and sharing of higher knowledge. Its gland is the thyroid, and its corresponding color is blue.

The sixth chakra is the third eye, located in the middle of the forehead. It controls the perceptions of the individual, and represents vision and intuition, enabling the individual to perceive input on many levels. It is connected to the body through the pineal gland. Its corresponding color is indigo.

The seventh chakra is the crown chakra, located at the top of the head. It is one’s connection to the universal God consciousness, the heavens, unity, and humility. It is our link to all others. It allows the universe to be connected to us through the pituitary gland. Its corresponding color is violet.

Each fingertip corresponds to one chakra. Near the center of the palm of your hand there are two chakras—one to receive, the other to send love. Hence the word "healing touch," receiving and giving at the same time.

Mudra science of the supreme soul is all within the mudra hand. The healing touch of yoga mudra and yoga science can be used in the Buddha mudra, Anjali mudra, Kechari mudra, and other mudras.