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Order V · Seals of Breath and Mind
Mahasirs Mudra
महाशिरस् मुद्रा · mahāśiras mudrā · Σφραγὶς τῆς Μεγάλης Κεφαλῆς
Also: Mahashirsha Mudra, Large Head Mudra
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Three fingertips join while the ring finger rests in the fold of the thumb. The seal for the head and the sinuses.
- Meaning
- Seal of the Great Head
- Tradition
- Yoga; the large head mudra
- Hands
- Both hands, same form
- Placement
- Before the body.
- Associations
- Head; frontal sinuses.
- Level
- Beginner
Formation
- Join the tips of the thumb, index finger and middle finger.
- Place the ring finger in the fold of the thumb.
- Keep the little finger extended.
- Form the same seal with the other hand.
Example Meditation
Form the seal with both hands before the body. Breathe calmly and let the tension in the head and the sinuses dissolve with each exhalation. The seal relieves tension in the head and clears the mind.
Effects
PhysicalΣῶμα
- Head and sinuses. Against headaches; it clears mucous congestion in the frontal sinuses.
EmotionalΘυμός
- Release of tension. It relieves tension.
IntellectualΝοῦς
- Clear head. With the pain and pressure gone, the mind is free.
SoulΨυχή
- Balanced energy. It balances the energy of the body.
AscentἈνάβασις
- The head of the soul. The head is the seat of the divine part of the soul in Plato's Timaeus. The seal clears that seat.
Finger Key
| Finger | Element | Right hand |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb | Fire | joins the index finger; joins the middle finger |
| Index | Air | joins the thumb |
| Middle | Aether | joins the thumb |
| Ring | Earth | rests in the fold of the thumb |
| Little | Water | extended |
Cautions and Variants
Variants. A vinegar-soaked cloth on the feet while lying down and a massage of the nape and forehead may precede the seal.
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.