The Om Mudra
This is probably one of the most well known Mudras and is very easy to do. This Mudra is practised with the thumb and the index finger. This Mudra is very good when your life is in need of peace and tranquility.
Sit with a straight back. Create the sacred Om Mudra by connecting the index finger with the thumb on the same hand (both hands) and then go on chanting Om.
While doing so, you should say to yourself when you breathe in: "I am one with the Universe" and as you breathe out: "The Universe and I are one".
You should chant positively and have the right visualisation a lifestyle and you will see the benefits over a period of time.
Smiling Buddha Mudra
This has been made world famous in paintings and statues. This is a gesture and exercise of happiness as it opens the flow of energy to the heart. Be it any other emotions like fights, worry, depression, impatience, anger, fear and others, this Mudra can be done anywhere.
Sit comfortably either with crossed legs or on a straight backed chair.
Bend ring and little fingers, pressing them down with the thumbs and keep the index and middle fingers straight but you should be comfortable, and should not force the fingers straight and push the palms forward.
Then push elbows in towards the body as far as it feels comfortable for you and keep a 30-degree angle between the upper arms and the forearms. Keep the forearms parallel to each other.
Concentrate on your Third Eye and mentally chant Sa Ta Na Ma (Sa - Infinity, Ta - Life, Existence, Na - Death, Ma - Rebirth, Light). It can be done without the chant but try to at least concentrate on your Third Eye. The focus is essential.
Keep elbows in towards your body and your chest out but also have a straight back.
Then continue for about 10 minutes, inhale deeply, exhale, open and close the fists several times, and relax.
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