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Order VI · Seals of Health and Restoration
Bronchial Mudra
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Three fingers lie on three places of the thumb while the index finger stands. The seal for the breath.
- Meaning
- Seal of the Bronchi
- Tradition
- Yoga
- Hands
- Both hands, same form
- Placement
- Seated upright, hands about 4 inches from the body; when the arms tire, on the thighs.
- Associations
- Bronchial tubes.
- Level
- Beginner
Formation
- Place the little finger at the base of the thumb.
- Place the ring finger on the upper joint of the thumb.
- Place the middle finger on the pad of the thumb.
- Extend the index finger. Form the same seal with the other hand.
Example Meditation
Sit upright and hold the hands in the seal, a little away from the body. Breathe slowly and deeply into the lungs. The seal eases the breath and supports the inner reserves.
Effects
PhysicalΣῶμα
- Respiration. For respiratory problems and asthma attacks.
EmotionalΘυμός
- Loneliness and sadness. Breathing difficulties are related to inner loneliness, isolation and sadness; shallow breath weakens the inner reserve.
IntellectualΝοῦς
- Exercise of the breath. Regular breathing and physical exercise are recommended alongside it.
SoulΨυχή
- Inner reserve. Full breath restores the inner reserve of strength.
AscentἈνάβασις
- Πνεῦμα. Breath and spirit are one word in Greek. A free breath is the condition of a free spirit.
Finger Key
| Finger | Element | Right hand |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb | Fire | joins the middle finger; joins the ring finger |
| Index | Air | extended |
| Middle | Aether | joins the thumb |
| Ring | Earth | joins the thumb |
| Little | Water | rests on the ball of the thumb |
Cautions and Variants
Caution. An acute asthma attack requires its prescribed treatment; the seal is practised alongside it.
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.