Maha Sacral Mudra

Σφραγὶς τῆς Μεγάλης Πυέλου

Also: Large Pelvis Mudra

A seal in two phases: first the ring fingers meet, then the little fingers. The pelvis relaxes and its energy is balanced.

Maha Sacral Mudra: Phase 1: ring fingers joined, little fingers on the thumbs — Phase 1: ring fingers joined, little fingers on the thumbs

Maha Sacral Mudra: Phase 2: little fingers joined, ring fingers on the thumbs — Phase 2: little fingers joined, ring fingers on the thumbs

Meaning: Seal of the Great Pelvis
Tradition: Yoga
Hands: Both hands, two phases
Placement: Before the lower abdomen.
Associations: Lower abdomen, intestines, bladder, prostate.
Level: Beginner

Formation

Phase 1: join the pads of the ring fingers; place each little finger on its own thumb.
Phase 2: join the pads of the little fingers; place each ring finger on its own thumb.
Keep the index and middle fingers lightly extended and change between the 2 phases.

Example Meditation

Hold the hands before the lower abdomen in the first phase, then change to the second, letting the breath guide the change. Breathe into the lower abdomen throughout. The seal supports the lower abdomen and the rhythm of letting go.

Effects

PhysicalΣῶμα

Lower abdomen. For complaints of the lower abdomen, particularly pain during menstruation; for inactive intestines, intestinal spasms and bladder and prostate complaints.

EmotionalΘυμός

Letting go. These complaints are related to difficulty in letting go.

IntellectualΝοῦς

Rhythm of phases. The alternation of phases trains attention and breath together.

SoulΨυχή

Balance. It is relaxing and balancing for the energy of the pelvis.

AscentἈνάβασις

The base of the vessel. The pelvis is the bowl that holds the body's force. A sound base carries the rising column.

Finger Key

Finger	Element	Right hand	Left hand
Thumb	Fire	joins the little finger	joins the little finger
Index	Air	relaxed, gently curved	relaxed, gently curved
Middle	Aether	relaxed, gently curved	relaxed, gently curved
Ring	Earth	meets the left ring finger	meets the right ring finger
Little	Water	joins the thumb	joins the thumb

Cautions and Variants

Variants. The first image shows phase 1, the second image phase 2.

Sources

Fitsri, Maha Sacral Mudra

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.

Weiser Books, 2000 · 223 pages · ISBN 1-57863-139-4 (978-1-57863-139-1)

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