No. 38each hand
Prithvi Mudra
Strength and vitality; nails, skin, hair and bones. It warms the body and stirs the liver and stomach.
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Temple of Zeus · Meditation · Mudras
Mudras: Beginner
The seals of this level work on the body: the elements, the vital force, the breath, cleansing, the head and the frame. Each one is practised inside an ordinary meditation. The seal helps; the meditation does the work.
Using the Seals
- 1
Sit as for any meditation, with the spine straight, and form the seal with both hands unless its page shows another form.
- 2
Let the fingers touch lightly and keep the rest of the hand relaxed.
- 3
Choose 1 seal for 1 purpose and let it accompany the meditation from the beginning to the end.
Example: Prithvi Mudra with the Foundation Meditation
- 1
Sit upright and rest the hands on the thighs in Prithvi Mudra.
- 2
Breathe slowly through the nose and relax the body from the head to the feet.
- 3
Feel the weight of the body settle into the ground and let the thoughts pass.
- 4
To close, release the fingers and rest the palms on the thighs.
The 29 Seals
The Elements in the Hand
The thumb is fire. Joined to a fingertip it feeds that finger's element; pressed over a folded finger it calms it. These seals balance earth, fire, air, aether and water in the body.
6 seals
No. 40each hand
Surya Mudra
Kindles digestion and metabolism; Indian sources give it for weight reduction and energy.
No. 41each hand
Vayu Mudra
Calms excess wind in the body, flatulence and fullness; used early in an outbreak it acts fast.
No. 44each hand
Bhudi Mudra
Balances the fluids of the body: dry mouth, dry or burning eyes, kidneys and bladder. It sharpens the sense of taste.
Vital Force and Inner Fire
The seals that raise vitality, warmth and the reserves of strength, and turn raw force into usable energy.
6 seals
No. 37each hand
Prana Mudra
Raises vitality, reduces fatigue and nervousness, and strengthens the eyes.
No. 47two hands
Linga Mudra
Inner heat and resistance to colds, coughs and chest infections; it loosens mucus in the lungs.
No. 27each hand
Vajra Mudra
Kindles a weak circulation from low blood pressure, a weak earth element or a weak heart.
No. 48each hand
Rudra Mudra
Strengthens the earth organs, stomach, spleen and pancreas; for dizziness and general exhaustion.
No. 71each hand
Mushti Mudra
Activates liver and stomach, promotes digestion and eases constipation. Gathered aggression is turned into digestive force.
No. 66two hands
Makara Mudra
Activates the kidneys, the reserve of strength; against dark rings under the eyes.
Breath, Heart and Circulation
The seals of the chest: the bronchi, the breath, the heart and the flow of blood through the organs.
4 seals
No. 63each hand
Bronchial Mudra
For the airways and asthma attacks; the first seal of its pair with Asthma Mudra.
No. 64two hands
Asthma Mudra
Calms the breath in an acute attack and serves the long work on the breath.
No. 46each hand
Apana Vayu Mudra
The Lifesaver: it strengthens the heart and regulates many of its complaints.
No. 28two hands
Garuda Mudra
Activates the blood flow and invigorates the organs; eases menstrual pain, stomach upsets and laboured breathing.
Cleansing and Elimination
The downward current. These seals carry out what the body no longer needs: waste, mucus and toxins.
5 seals
No. 45each hand
Apana Mudra
Apana, the downward breath: it removes waste and toxins and eases urinary complaints.
No. 62each hand
Detoxification Mudra
Supports the body's own cleansing on days of detox and fasting.
No. 39two hands
Varuna Mudra
Clears excess mucus from the stomach, the lungs, the sinuses and the digestive tract.
No. 58two hands
Pushan Mudra
Governs the uptake and use of food and its elimination; for nausea, travel sickness and fullness. Its second form is called the general energy pump.
Head, Senses and Immunity
The seals for the head and sinuses, for the body's defence, and for directing regenerating energy to one place.
3 seals
No. 67each hand
Bhramara Mudra
Against allergies, which are tied to a weakened immune system and a damaged intestinal flora.
No. 61each hand
Mukula Mudra
Directs regenerating energy like a ray into an organ or a place that hurts or feels weak.
Spine, Joints and Pelvis
The seals of the body's frame: the back, the joints and the pelvic basin.
5 seals
No. 70two hands
Maha Sacral Mudra
For the lower abdomen: menstrual pain, sluggish or cramping intestines, bladder and prostate.
No. 57two hands
Shakti Mudra
Sinks the breath into the pelvis, relaxes it and brings sleep; against intestinal and menstrual cramps.
From the Temple's Meditation Section
Recommended for Every Zevist Library
Gertrud Hirschi, Mudras: Yoga in Your Hands
The standard practical manual of the hand seals, with their indications and meditations. The Temple of Zeus recommends it as a purchase for every Zevist library, personal or communal.