Increase Your Energy – A List of Choices How To

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Mudras – Hand Positions in Meditations

Mudras are sacred ritual gestures or hand positions. When used in religious dance they become an elaborate hand language. The Sanskrit word Mudra means seal. In the most antiquated times mudra was used with mantra and sealed the pattern of energy. The earliest mudra was the Sanskrit symbol. From this primordial system of mudra grew a secret language that became as diverse as the country it was practiced in. Mudra is likewise used for the purpose of prayer.

Mudra is a pattered movement mainly of the fingers that carries an idea or emotion. Mudras are a gesture language capable of expressing ideas and suggesting symbols. Mudras create an energy field and can be used in healing. The ultimate goal of mudra is a higher state of consciousness.

In yoga these sacred hand positions relate to the energy flow of a particular meditation. They enhance the asana (posture) and sound current (mantra). Mudras in yoga are symbolic of mantras and send signals to the glands and to a specific part of the brain depending on the purpose of the meditation or yoga set.

1. Name of Mudra: Gyan Mudra
Gyan mudra is the most commonly used mudra in yoga meditations and meditations in general.There are two kinds of Gyan Mudras:

• Passive Gyan Mudra
  Method:
  Join the tip of the thumb and index fingers and keep the other 3 fingers stretched and joined. Let the hand rest on the knees.

  Benefits:
  Enables one to communicate clearly. Passive Gyana Mudra invites meditation, invites calmness and helps tune in to new awareness, knowledge and abilities.

• Receptive Gyan Mudra
  Benefits:
  Receptive Gyana Mudra invites the teacher and the teachings and is excellent for powerful exercises and breathwork.

2. Name of Mudra: Tranquility Mudra
Method:
Buddha gave it his disciples for control of the mind. Sit in easy Pose with a straight spine and with the elbows bent, bring the hands up and in until they meet in front of the body at the level of the heart.

The elbows should be held up almost to the level of the hands. Bend the index fingers of each hand in towards the palm. Join them with each other so they press together along the second joint. The middle fingers are extended and meet at the fingertips.

The other fingers are curled into the hand. The thumbs meet at the fingertips. Note that the extended fingers point away from the body.

Hold the mudra about 4 in. from the body with the extended fingers pointing away from the body.
- Focus on the tip of your Nose.
- Inhale completely and hold the breath
- Repeat the mantra of your choice 11 to 21 times.
- Exhale hold the breath out.
- Repeat the mantra an equal number of times
- Practice for three minutes

Benefits: This meditation will tranquilize the mind within three minutes.

3. Name of Mudra: Namaste Mudra/ Prayer Pose
Method:
Join the hands and tuck the knuckles of the thumbs into the notch in the center of the chest where the ribs come together. Exhale and inhale deeply.

Benefits:
This mudra meditation will bring the knowledge of all the past present and future teachers to you. It is an opportunity to experience mudra, mantra and breath as a meditation.
Prayer mudra neutralizes the positive (right or male) and negative (left or female side of the body. It stimulates the mind nerve, which is the only nerve that comes out of the mind.

Prayer or Namaste Mudra is often used when blessing food, beginning prayer or tuning in before doing a yoga or meditation. It is the mudra to neutralize the nadis (subtle energy channels that link the charkas including Sushumna, Ida and Pingala Nadis).

4. Name of Mudra: Surya mudra
Method:
Put the tip of ring finger at the base of thumb, with thumb gently pressing on it

Benefits:
Reduces body weight.

5. Name of Mudra: Prana mudra
Benefits:
Helps in pumping the life force into your body. Beneficial for all types of diseases. Imparts special power to the eyes.

Method:
Join the tip of the thumb with tip of little and ring finger. Keeping other two fingers straight.

Basic Meditation Tools Explained

Meditation is a term we use to describe a process. Meditation is concentration used to know or realize the presence of God in daily life. It employs the use of a proven technique or a specific method of focusing one`s attention on their goal.

Some meditation techniques involve specific methods of breath and muscular control which are used to calm restlessness so that one can focus their attention on God. Other meditation techniques involve repetition or chanting of Holy Words or phrases, sacred symbols, sacred sounds, or focusing on life energy.

A meditator usually practices a specific form or a technique of meditation. When a person says they are going to go meditate, it usually means they will practice this technique for a while, and it often means more.

Meditators doing meditation also sing, chant, pray, but before they begin, many do some initial physical exercise to facilitate the body`s ability to relax.

Oftentimes, a meditation session, whether private or with others, has some routine or ritual aspects. For example, a meditation may open with a prayer or a quote from a sacred reading that is read aloud or silently. Frequently, devotional songs or chants are sung for a few minutes. This helps to focus the mind`s attention and aids in concentration. After practicing the meditation techniques, meditators will often pray again, speaking to God in the language of their hearts. Some pray specifically for others and/or for world peace. Closing prayers are said aloud or silently, depending on the situation.

No matter what one`s routine or ritual may be, it is effort and sincerity of desire that will lead on to an actual realization of God`s presence in daily life.

1. Candles
   Specially made aroma candles for meditation enhance your focus on awareness of change, raise energy, improve your focus on inner stillness and harmony, increase strength of character etc.
2. Music
   It is believed that Music melts all the separate parts of our bodies together. Yoga, also, is the union of the mind, body and soul. Meditation music allows the meditator to relax. It stops the external disturbances from entering the place of meditation. A soothing meditation music creates an environment mesmerizing environment and sets the mood of the meditator.
3. Zafu Pillow
   Zafu pillows provide better spine positioning and correct proper height for a more relaxed and deeper meditation. The Zafu makes sitting easier on the knees and ankles. It supports the body and conforms to the right posture.
4. Rosary
   Rosary is a tool used to keep the mind on the meditation practice. It consists of beads that are generally made from different materials such as tulsi (basil) wood, sandalwood, rudraksh seeds or crystal. Each type of material has certain properties, which subtly affect the subconscious mind of the practitioner. The mind has the tendency to get distracted during the meditation practice. Also during meditation one can easily fall asleep. At such times, the rosary acts as an anchor, forces the mind to concentrate, and keeps it on the right track.

   The rosary beads are moved in rhythm with the breath and the mantra is chanted, so that both-sleep as well as excessive mental distraction is kept away by moving the beads. A personal rosary is a wonderful meditation accessory, which when used regularly with a personal mantra, absorbs the vibrations of the practice. It becomes like a close friend or a comfortable piece of jewellery.

5. Books
   Books written on Meditation by spiritual leaders and sages enlighten the reader to the benefits of Meditation. The reader can get acquainted to the beauty of meditation by reading the experiences of the writer. These can clear his concepts and motivate the reader to walk on the path of spirituality.

Dynamic Meditation – Moving Meditation by Osho

Dynamic Meditation

“Remain continuously alert, conscious and aware in this meditation.

Whatever your do, remain a witness.”

Be oblivious to others around you.

First stage: 10 minutes

Breathe rapidly in and out through your nose. Let your breathing be intense and chaotic. The breath should move deeply into the lungs. Whenever you notice you are getting into a set pattern or rhythm, change it. Allow any body movements that arise to be expressed. Use these natural movements of help you increase your energy. Feel the energy building up but do not release it during this stage,

Second stage: 10 minutes

Explode! Let go of everything that needs to be thrown out. Go totally mad. Scream, shout, cry, jump, shake, dance, sing, laugh. Hold nothing back. Keep your whole body moving. Try a little acting to help get you started. Do not allow your mind to interfere with what is happening. Be totally engaged in the process.

Third stage: 10 minutes

With your arms raised, jump up and sown shouting the mantra: Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! as deeply as possible. Each time you land on your feet, let the hammer sound deeply in your sexual center. Release all you have. Exhaust yourself totally.

Fourth stage: 10 minutes

Stop! Freeze where you are in whatever position you find yourself. Don’t re-arrange your body in any way. A cough, movement or sound will dissipate the energy and your effort will be lost. Be a witness to everything that is happening to you.

Fifth stage: 10 minutes

Celebrate. Dance freely, allowing your movements to express whatever you are feeling. Carry this aliveness with you throughout the day.