Laya yoga sadhana, Anahata sounds and Pranava Sadhana, Yoga Margas for salvation

Source: Laya Yoga Sadhana and Anahata sounds

Sit in Padmasana or Siddhasana or Sukhasana. Close the ears with the thumbs using Shanmukhi Mudra. Hear the Anahata sound attentively. Occasionally you can hear the sounds through the left ear also. Practise to hear from the right ear only. Why do you hear distinctly through the right ear only? Because of the solar Nadi; Pingala on the right side of the nose. The Anahata sound is also called Omkara Dhvani. It is due to the vibration of the Prana.

Do Japa (Ajapa Japa) of Soham with breath or Japa of any Mantra. Practise Pranayama for one or two months. You will hear the ten Anahata sounds clearly, and enjoy the music of the soul. Abandon all worldly thoughts. Collect the dissipated rays of the mind and concentrate them on the Anahata sound. Practise Yama (self-restraint) or Sadachara (right conduct),

Nada or Anahata that is heard is of ten kinds.
1) chini (like the sound of the word "chini")
2) sound of the word "chini-chini"
3) sound of bell
4) sound of conch
5) sound of tantri (lute)
6) sound of tala (cymbals)
7) sound of flute
8) sound of Bheri (one drum)
9) sound of mridanga (double drum) and
10) sound of thunder

You can experience the tenth so without the first nine sounds through the initiation of a Guru. Gradually you will have to change your concentration from gross sound to the subtle.

Before you set your feet upon the higher rungs of the ladder of Nada Yoga, you should practise to hear the voice of your inner God in seven manners -
1) The first is like the nightingale's sweet voice
2) the sound of a silver cymbal of the Dhyanis, awakening the twinkling stars
3) the melodious plaint of the ocean-sprite imprisoned in its shell
4) followed by the melodious note of Vina
5) The fifth sound of bamboo-flute shrills in your ear. It changes next into a trumpet-blast
6) The last vibrates like the dull rumbling of a thunder-cloud
7) The seventh swallows all the other sounds. They all die, and then you will be able to hear the subtle music of the inner Spirit

You will get knowledge of hidden things in the seventh. In the later stages you will hear Paravak and develop the divine eye. And lastly you will attain the Para Brahman.

The sound entraps the mind. The mind becomes one with the sound as milk with water. It becomes absorbed in Brahman or the Absolute.

You cannot have any tangible result in the path of Laya Yoga without purification of the heart. You will have to purify your heart first by untiring selfless service, Kirtan, Japa, meditation, cultivation of divine virtues and thereby eradicating the negative qualities. You will have to equip yourself with the four means, and practise the Laya Yoga Sadhana. Then alone you will attain the seat of Eternal Bliss and Immortality.

PRANAVA SADHANA

Pranava (OM) is a ferry-boat for men who have fallen into the never-ending ocean of mundane life(Seekazhi temple - Thoniappar). Many have crossed this ocean with the help of this ferry-boat. You can also do so if you meditate constantly on OM and live in the spirit of OM.

OM is the only symbol for that Immortal, All-pervading Self. Think of OM to the exclusion of everything else. Shut out all mundane thoughts. They may, of course, recur again and again. But you will have to generate the thoughts of the pure Self repeatedly. Associate the ideas of purity, perfection, freedom, knowledge, immortality, eternity, infinity, etc., with OM. Repeat OM mentally.

Constantly meditate upon the following thoughts and repeat mentally:

All-pervading ocean of light

I am, OM OM OM
Light of lights

I am, OM OM OM
Sun of suns

I am, OM OM OM
Infinity

I am, OM OM OM
Pure Chit (Consciousness)

I am, OM OM OM
All-pervading, infinite Light

I am, OM OM OM
Vyapaka paripurna

I am, OM OM OM
Jyotirmaya Brahman

I am, OM OM OM
Omnipotent, omniscient

I am, OM OM OM
All-bliss, all-purity

I am, OM OM OM
All-glory, all-joy

I am, OM OM OM
All-health, all-peace

I am, OM OM OM

Remember always the last word of Advaita, "TAT TVAM ASI”—That thou art. Feel as such. Recognise as such. Realise your real identity with the all-blissful.

Association with Om is to become one with the thing signified. “Tat-Japah tadartha bhavanam." Try to identify yourself with the all-blissful Self when you think or meditate or chant OM and negate the five Kosas as illusory adjuncts created by Maya. You have to take the symbol OM as Sat-Chit-Ananda Brahman or Atman. This is the meaning. During meditation you should feel that you are all-purity, all-light, all-pervading existence etc. Meditate on the Self daily. Think that you are entirely different from the mind or body. Feel: I am Sat-Chit-Ananda Atman, I am all-pervading consciousness. This is the Vedantic meditation.

Meditation on OM with Bhavana and meaning leads to realisation or Brahma-Jnana. This is the Jnana Yoga. Besides A,U,M and Ardha-matra, there are four other parts of OM, viz., Bindu, Bija, Sakti and Santi. The latter four have to be felt through Bhavana or feeling during meditation. Laya Chintana of OM leads to Advaita Nishtha or Nirvikalpa Samadhi.
(a) Visva gets Laya or dissolution in Virat: Virat in “A”.
(b) Taijasa gets Laya in Hiranyagarbha: Hiranyagarbha in "U".
(c) Prajna gets Laya in Isvara: Isvara in "M”.

Turiya is common to both Jiva and Isvara. "A” Matra gets Laya in Kutastha—Jiva-Brahmaikyam—oneness of Jiva and Brahman. Thus you will have to realise your identity with supreme Self through such Pranava Sadhana.
May you all rest in the non-dual Brahman and taste the nectar of Immortality.
May you all reach the fourth state of bliss (Turiya) by analysing the experiences of the waking, dream and deep sleep states.
May you all have a comprehensive understanding of Omkara, or Pranava and the "A" Matra.
May you all enter the soundless OM by transcending the sounds of A, U and M.
May you all meditate on OM and attain the goal of life, The Ultimate Reality.
May this OM guide you.
May this OM be your centre, ideal and goal!

Jnana Yoga Marga
Sadhana chatushtaya
Those who take up the path of Vedanta or Jnana Yoga should acquire first the four means of salvation (Sadhana Chatushtaya)–Viveka, Vairagya, Shat-Sampat and Mumukshutva. Viveka is discrimination between the real and unreal. Vairagya is indifference to sensual enjoyments. Shat-Shampat is the sixfold virtues, Sama, Dama, Uparati, Titiksha, Sraddha and Samadhana. Then they approach a Brahma-Nishtha guru who has realised the Supreme Self and hear the Srutis from him. Then they reflect and meditate on the Self and attain eventually Atma-Sakshatkara.

Raja Yoga Marga
The students of Hatha Yoga should try to awaken the Kundalini Sakti that lies dormant in the Muladhara Chakra by Mudras, Bandhas, Asanas and Pranayamas. They should try to unite the Prana and Apana and send the united Prana-Apana through the Sushumna Nadi. Heat is increased by retention of breath and Vayu ascends up along with Kundalini to the Sahasrara Chakra through the different Chakras. When Kundalini is united with Lord Siva at the Sahasrara Chakra, the Yogi attains supreme peace, bliss and immortality.

A Raja Yogi slowly ascends the Yogic ladder through the eight steps. He gets ethical training in the beginning to purify himself by the practice of Yama and Niyama. Then he steadies his posture. Then he practises Pranayama to steady his mind and to purify the Nadis. Then by the practice of Pratyahara, Dharana and Dhyana, he gets Samadhi. Through Samyama, he gets different Siddhis. He restrains all the mental modifications that arise from the mind.

Bhakti Yoga Marga
Those who follow the path of devotion should do Japa, read the holy scriptures such as the Bhagavata or the Ramayana. By the practice of Nava Vidha Bhakti, the Bhakta should develop Bhakti to a very high degree. Sravana, Smarana, Kirtana, Vandana, Archana, Padasevana, Sakhya, Dasya and Atma-Nivedana are the nine methods to develop Bhakti. Bhaktas should observe Vrata, Anushthana and do prayers and Manasic Puja. They should serve others, realising that the Lord resides in the hearts of all. This is the Sadhana for those who tread the path of Bhakti Yoga.

Karma Yoga Marga
Those who follow the path of Karma Yoga should do disinterested selfless service to the suffering humanity and society in various ways. They should surrender the fruits of action to the Lord as Isvararpana. They should give up agency by realising that they are the instruments in the hands of God. They should get rid of their selfishness and control their Indriyas. They should completely consecrate their lives in the service of humanity. They should consider that the whole world is a manifestation of the Lord. If they serve people with such a Bhava, their hearts get purified in the long run. Eventually they get knowledge of the Self through Chitta Suddhi. This is the Sadhana for the Karma Yogins. This is very important for all beginners in the spiritual path. This is not the goal itself.

NIRGUNA DHYANA SADHANA: THE SIX METHODS
A strong will and Manana are the two important factors that play a conspicuous part in Nirguna Dhyana Sadhana or the Vedantic Sadhana. Manana is preceded by Sravana or hearing of the Srutis; and ultimately followed by Nididhyasana of a constant nature with zeal and enthusiasm. Nididhyasana is pro-found meditation. Sakshatkara or Aparoksha realisation is Nididhyasana. Just as a drop of water when dropped on a hot iron is absorbed by the hot iron so also the mind and the Abhasa Chaitanya (reflected consciousness) become absorbed in Brahman. The balance left is Chinmatra Chaitanya or the Consciousness-Absolute. Thus through this process of Sadhana-Chatushtaya, Sravana and Manana one can qualify himself for the practice of Nirguna Dhyana Sadhana.

In Nirguna Dhyana, the mind loses its own consciousness and becomes identified with the all-pervading, formless, name-less, attributeless One Absolute-undivided-unmanifest-Infinite Existence. The meditator and the meditated, the thinker and the thought, Aham and Idam (I and this) become one. This is the final stage of Nirguna Dhyana Sadhana. The world vanishes from the view of the meditator and he rests on the Suddha, Nirguna Brahman.

This Sadhana is practised in six ways. They are:
1. Neti-Neti method
2. Sakshi method
3. Avaya-Vyatireka method
4. Bhaga-Tyaga Lakshana method
5. Laya-Chintana method
6. Meditation on Om with Tadrupa-Tadartha Bhavana

Practise them constantly with adamant will and zeal.

1. Neti-Neti method—Not this, not this. This is the method of negation. The Upanishads proclaim, this physical body is not the Atman or Brahman, this Prana is not the Atman or Brah-man, this mind is not Atman, this Buddhi (intelligence) is not At-man, this Anandamaya Kosa is not the Atman (Neti Neti). Therefore, the balance left after negating or sublating these false, illusory, limiting adjuncts, which are superimposed on At-man, is Suddha, Vyapaka, Sat-Chit-Ananda Atman. You are in reality this Atman. This is the process of explaining by Nishedha.

2. Sakshi method—Sakshi means witness. You will have to introspect and watch the Vrittis. You will have to separate yourself from the Vrittis of the mind by not identifying yourself with them. You should remain as a Sakshi without being affected by the Vrittis. That idea of witness must become deep-rooted by constant repetition and feeling. You will become impersonal eventually. The Jiva-Bhavana will vanish in toto. Even during work you must be a Sakshi for all actions that you do. In reality it is the mind and its senses that do everything. You are the witness only. You must always entertain this idea. Constantly re-peat the 8th Sloka of Chap. V in the Gita—"I do not do anything, should think the harmonised one, who knoweth the essence of things, seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, eating, moving, sleeping and breathing." The senses move among the objects of the senses.

3. Anvaya-Vyatireka method—Every object has 5 parts Rupa, Asti, Bhati, Priya, nama, roopa —name, form, existence, knowledge and bliss. Names and forms are illusory. They belong to Maya. Asti, Bhati, Priya are the Svarupa of Brahma They are real. Asti, Bhati, Priya means 'Sat-Chit-Ananda; Names and forms differ, but the Asti, Bhati and Priya are the same same in all. They are the attributes of Atman. Names and form; are Vyatireka. Asti, Bhati and Priya are Anvaya. Through-Anvaya-Vyatireka Yukti you will have to eliminate the name and form and take out (realise) the Asti, Bhati, Priya Atman that is hidden in all objects. This is, of course, the means to attain the final stage of Nirguna Dhyana Sadhana, where you identify yourself with the attributeless Self. Through constant thinking and force of meditation, the names and forms will vanish. Asti, Bhati, Priya alone will shine everywhere. Practise this always, even while you are at work.

4. Bhaga-Tyaga-Lakshana method—This concerns the 'Tat Tvam Asi' Mahavakya. There are two kinds of meanings of Tat and Tvam. The first is literal meaning, i.e., Tat is lsvara, and the second is indicative meaning i.e., Tat is Brahman. The first meaning of Tvam is Jiva, and the second meaning of Tvam is Kutastha, identifying with the Brahman. You will have to eliminate the Upadhi Avidya, its Dharmas and the reflected Chaitanya in Avidya in the case of Jiva and the Upadhi Maya, its Dharmas and the reflected Chaitanya in Maya in the case of lsvara. You will have to take out the common essence for both Jiva and lsvara and show identity with them. This is Bhagatyagalakshana. You will have to cull out the common essence. You can now meditate on the identity of Jiva and Brahman through the above method.

5. Laya-Chintana method—Laya means involution of the effect into the cause. There are three kinds of practice. The first is, that you will have to think that the mind is merged in Buddhi, Buddhi in Avyaktam, and Avyaktam in Brahman. The second is, that you should think that the earth gets merged in water, then water in fire, fire in air, air in Akasa (ether) and Akasa in Avyaktam and Avyaktam in Brahman. The third process is, that you should think that Visva (microcosm) gets merged in Virat (macrocosm), Taijasa in Hiranyagarbha, and Prajna in Isvara. The Kutastha becomes one with Brahman. Thus here you see, that all the external elements or the attributes gradually gel merged in the One common Source i.e., the Brahman. You go back to the original source, the Brahman who is the womb tor all minds and Pancha-Bhutas. Finally you rest in the Brahma''„ alone.

6. Meditation on OM with Tadjapa-Tadartha Bhavana-- you associate yourself with OM on the ideas of purity, perfection peace, infinity etc., as it has been described in "Pranava sadhana.

Science behind mudras - Six Daily Mudras

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The soul sits on the chariot of the body with intelligence as the driver, mind as the reins, and the senses as the horses.

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Another way to remember the six daily mudras -

1) 3 mudras for Physical and Pranic Body -

a) Cleanse the channels(nadi) - Apana Vayu mudra

b) Strengthen the Prithvi connect - Prithvi mudra 

c) Enhance the flow of prana through the channels(nadi) - Prana Mudra

2) 3 Mudras for Spiritual Body -

a) Cleanse the channels first - Shunya Vayu mudra

b) Let the knowledge flow - Jnana Mudra

c) Gently coax the body into meditation - Dhyana Mudra

Look at all your extremities - scalp, eyes ears, nose-tip, lips, finger and toe tips -

Regular exercise for sense organ endings - all age groups -

1) roll your tongue - 10 times clockwise, anti clockwise

2) massage with index fingers both sides - mouth, nose ears, eyes, palms

3) ears - massage, twist, bend

4) eyes - massage on all sides

5) nose tip - pragna chakra

6) fingers, toes, palm, feet micro circulation

7) If possible, bend your head down and start combing touching all the points on your scalp. If not, find a partner and do it for each other or simply go to a parlor for a head massage once a week.

Specially for the Elderly - can be practised any time. Minimum 10 minutes with concentration on breath for mudras.

1) Tap on head

2) Hand preparation - palm on palm, web press, finger tips, back of palm, sides of Palm, twist wrist and fingers

3) eye points - Eyebrow corners, below eye - tap tap tap

4) nose points - both bases at nose tip

5) chin point - chin centre

6) side of thighs - tap the sides of the thigh

7) ear points - behind ear massage, press and release ear from the base to the top of the ear for instant energy

8) pinch from behind ankle upwards - Urinary Bladder healing

9) massage back of neck - press and push skin from sideways

10) massage knee - press and push skin from all around

11) micro circulation of fingers and toes

12) space element high for elderly - so body parameters different everyday - but mind can be tackled to heal self

13) mudras - 6 daily

14) sara sara mudra - vulcan symbol (fingers separated at the centre) - arthritis healed 

15) visha-hara mudra - same as above + place thumb at the base of ring finger side as if feeling pulse in ring finger - helps detoxify body

16) kailash mudra if no BP - thumbs up with right hand, place the top-like tip on the left palm - dead cells wither away 

17) varuna mudra - water balance

18) meow mudra - BP

19) block removal mudra - criss-cross fingers and stretch thumbs out at chest level

20) ganapa mudra - cup hands at chest level and yank - good for lungs, shoulders, harmony

21) suchi mudra - both hands fist at chest centre - inhaling stretch index finger out and stretch both hands to the front and sideways making a circle, exhaling back to chest and form fist again - cures constipation, very effective - in half hour, bowel cleansing will happen.

22) garuda mudra if no BP - 3 levels - interlock thumbs and spread fingers like wings of a bird - spread at lower abdomen level, then at upper abdomen level and finally at chest level.

23) thumbs merudanda mudra - thumbs up - place on thighs for 10 breaths each round - first round, thumb facing inwards, second round thumbs facing sky, third and final round - thumbs facing outwards.

24) AUM chanting with 4 mudras - Jnana(Chin) mudra - A, Chinmaya mudra - U, Adi mudra - M and Brahma Mudra - silence.

25) Sahaj shankha mudra for back pain and activating 10 nadis in the body - interlock all fingers and place thumbs parallel to each other on interlocked fingers and hold at convenient level.

26) Urinary leakage cure - interlock pinky fingers with force and release 10-20 times twice a day.

Wellness with Mudras - A Step towards the Divine - A summary - Part 2

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Mudras - A summary - Part 2

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Mudras - An introduction

Immunity and curing Respiratory issues mudras

1)    Karavai Mudra – With samana mudra, massage each finger 20 times

Benefits: cures Sinus, ENT issues, regularises BP and enhances memory

2)    Kara Mudra – Fist close, thumbs covering fist, little finger stretched out on both hands – hold side by side till end of palm.

Benefits: relieves pain in hand, cures frozen shoulder, strengthens wrist, fingers and shoulder nerves, useful for carpal tunnel syndrome

 

3)    Mudra for Purifying blood, detoxifying and very useful on fasting days

a.   Honey Bee Mudra – Brahmara Mudra – Vayu mudra + thumb to Middle finger top line (phalange)

Benefits – cures allergy, purify blood and makes one active immediately

b.   Sara Sara Mudra – V shape (separate (little finger+ ring finger) from (middle finger+index finger) forming a V shape)

Benefits – purifies blood, cures arthritis, bone marrow infection

Note - This is the famous vulcan salute(also an emoticon is a/v) used in Star Trek series meaning "Live long and prosper"

c.    Shuddhi Mudra(aka Vishahara mudra) – V shape as above + thumb to base of ring finger side as if feeling pulse

Benefits – fasting mudra, cleanses body by removing toxin

 

4)      Mudras to cure Lung & Respiratory issues (Specially Covid time)

a.    Swasa Mudra – Middle finger nails bent inwards and touching each other while all others stand straight and do not touch

Benefits – cures Asthma, sore throat, bronchitis and cures space element issues like constipation, lung issues

b.    Swasakosa Mudra – 2 variations

Type 1 for 21 days – Middle finger + ring finger + little finger touching thumb at 3 levels at the same time – middle finger to thumb tip, ring finger to middle line of thumb and little finger to base of thumb. Index finger stretched out.

Type 2 for next 21 days – Bend middle finger and press into palm centre until the nails are bent and all other fingers touching each other.

Benefits – strengthens lungs, reduces constipation, continuous cough, allergies in respiratory tract.

c.    Ganapa Mudra – 6 times – 5 elements brought together

Hook fingers on both hands into each other at chest level with back of palm to chest – inhale – relax, exhale and pull palms creating tension.

Repeat hooking reversing palms. Note – 5 elements come together and that much energy infused to whole body – visualise Ganesha and his strength.

Benefits – Power to upper arm, chest area, respect, harmony

    

d.  Garuda Mudra – 

   Caution – People suffering from High BP should not do this mudra.

   Interlock thumb into thumb and spread the other fingers like wings of a bird. 

    Now, clasping the   thumbs, place the right hand on top of the left hand like namaste. 

   This is done in 4 stages –

  First Stage – Place this mudra in the pelvic region and inhale/exhale with long breaths for 10 times. 

  Second Stage – Then place this mudra in the navel region and repeat inhale/exhale 10 times. 

  Third Stage – Then bring the hands on the sternum and repeat the exercise 10 times. 

  Fourth Stage - Spread the palms and fingers like the wings of Garuda and inhale/exhale 10 times. 

   

Excellent for the blood circulation in all regions – pelvic, abdomen and chest regions, enhances blood circulation to all parts like the spread fingers with the power of Garuda, improves eyesight (as thumb is responsible for eyes)

 

5)   Dry Cough Mudra -

         a. Manikann mudra - Press the line below the nail of your left hand thumb using thumb and index fingers of the right hand.

      Cures throat ulcer, controls fever, reduces dry cough, cures stammering

           b. Parrot beak Mudra - Keep the index finger like a hook and place the thumb beneath the middle part of the index finger. Fold the remaining fingers inwards to the palm.

        Controls tonsils and sores of uvula, controls dry cough, cures allergies of the throat, cures stammering and cures hoarse voice

            c. Naga Mudra - Keep your right thumb on the left palm and place your left thumb over the right thumb. Then wrap all the other fingers of the right hand behind your left hand.

        Specially for spiritual achievers, increases soul power, cures respiratory tract allergy and controls dry cough.

       

 

6)    Memory Enhancing Pranayam & Mudras -

a.    Agochari Pranayam – for withdrawal of sense organs from external distraction (Pratyahara)

Close your eyes. Inhale, gently open eyes and focus on tip of nose (Prajna chakra) – Hold as much as possible (Antarik Kumbhak). Close eyes and exhale with concentration on ajna chakra.

Repeat 5 times – This practice will help you concentrate without any distraction.

b.   Hakini Mudra + Pranayam –

Hakini mudra – Pancha mukhi mudra(All finger tips touching each other and fingers facing upwards). Now for Hakini mudra, bring the thumb and little finger in a straight line to 180 degrees.

For the pranayama, Roll tongue, close eyes. Inhale, open eyes and look at tip of nose(prajna chakra), Exhale, look at ajna chakra. Repeat for 5 breaths and relax.

7) Normal Blood circulation:

1) Varuna Mudra - Water balancing mudra - little finger tip to thumb tip

2) Meow Mudra - regulating blood pressure

3) Rudra Mudra - Index finger + Ring Finger tips to thumb tip (Removes blocks, regulates blood flow)

4) Vajra Padma Mudra - connects body and mind, maintains youth, dilates blood vessel, removes fear, induces deep sleep - Note - fingers are interlaced inwards.

8) BP regulate:

1) Mudichu Mudra - very effective for palpitations - Mudichu Mudra

2) Meow Mudra - shown above

3) Pankaja Mudra

4) Use 4 cloth clips - middle finger tip and little finger tip on both hands until body permits every day

9) Heart beat regulate:

1) Hridaya Mudra - In the above mentioned Swasa mudra (asthma mudra), join the ring finger tips with the other fingers maintained as it is shown there. Along with space alignment, it will also strengthen the heart muscle.

2) Prana-vayu mudra (General pain, Vision, sleep, neck pain and heart strengthen) - Prana mudra with index finger bent down to base of thumb

10) Lung Strengthen:

1) Vyana Mudra

2) Ganapa Mudra

3) Garuda Mudra (at chest level)

4) Shuddhi Mudra

5) Swasa Kosa mudra(See image above)

11) Insomnia (for good Sleep)

1) Vajra Padma mudra (see pic above)

2) Wagaa mudra - Right hand - Gyan Mudra, Left Hand - Varuna Mudra

3) Sleep Mudra - Gyan mudra both hands, insert little finger within gyan mudra(controlling water element using gyan mudra)

12) Urine incontinence cure/urine controlling:

1) Little finger on both hands - interlock and yank, release and repeat multiple times

2) Pinch behind ankle

3) Little finger - first cut at top with thumb tip - Brain and UB strengthen

4) Shakti Mudra - strengthen abdomen organs - Start with adi mudra - open out ring finger and little finger and touch their respective tips

5) Maan mudra - Hold Apana mudra - now move thumb tip to the first cut of ring and middle fingers instead of tips. Helps control mind, dental problems and Urinary bladder

13) Cure constipation:

1) Suchi Mudra - Hold mushti mudra in both hands at chest level close to heart, Inhaling, stretch out both your hands with the index finger stretched out, then move your hand outward drawing a circle reaching shoulder level. Exhaling bring back your hands in the same manner as stretched outwards, back to chest level.

2) Apana Mudra

3) Apana-vayu mudra(Sanjeevani mudra)

4) Massage index finger well

5) soak 8 to 10 raisins overnight and consume it first thing in the morning after brushing

6) Apply oil in anal region. In chronic cases, use index finger to apply oil in anus by inserting finger inside

7) For regular cleansing of large intestine - Once every 3 months - Take a teaspoon of Nilavarai(Sanamaki/Nela-varike) powder, available on amazon. Add it to a little warm water and stir well to avoid lumps at night before bed. Next morning, no coffee/tea/milk - only water. You will pass motion multiple times (3-6 times). Stick to regular diet from breakfast time

14) Overall sense organs general care:

Eyes - Use eye cup, do trataka

Nose - Do Jala Neti, sutra neti. Also apply anu taila (oil) to the nostrils

Mouth - Salt water Gargling

Ears - Brahmari Pranayama with Shanmukhi mudra, Karna Rogantaka Pranayama, Kaka pranayama or a combination of both with Pancha Mukhi mudra as practised in session.

Other General tips:

1)    Chandra nadi pranayama – for left nostril breathing to cool body – Place left leg below in sukhasan or padmasan.

2)    Sury nadi pranayama – for right nostril breathing to keep body active and highly agile – Place right below in sukhasan or padmasan

3)   Chandra nadi (left nostril) is dominant on Mon, Wed and Friday – so waking up on right side is ideal to enhance breath flow on left side. So sleep on right side for ten minutes and wake up from the right side putting pressure on the right side, ensuring enhanced energy flow on the dominant left side.

4)  Surya nadi (right nostril) is dominant on Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday – so waking up on left side is ideal to enhance breath flow on right side. So sleep on left side for ten minutes and wake up from the left side putting pressure on the left side, ensuring enhanced energy flow on the dominant right side.

5)   For Thursdays, if it is waxing moon on that day, left side is dominant and accordingly apply above rule (3) and if it is waning moon on that day, right side is dominant and accordingly apply above rule (4).

6) After breakfast, lunch, dinner, 50 times on both hands - 

1) Thyroid point - entire line from wrist to thumb base - using all fingers of opposite hand - from below palm, bring it up and using four finger tips, massage 50 times

2) right hand - below little finger, second line edge - locate liver single point and massage 50 times. Note - liver - right side of body, so only right hand

12 types of Psychogenic Pain -

1) Head - Stressed Life

2) Neck - need to forgive self or others

3) shoulder - tension/emotional burden

4) Elbows - resistance to change

5) Hands - No friends

6) Upper back - lack of emotional support

7) Lower Back - financial worries

8) Hips - fear of future

9) Knees - Lack of Self esteem

10) Calves - Jealousy

11) Ankle - Lack of pleasure - start a hobby

12) Feet - Depression

References –

• Internet
• Mudras & Health Perspectives by Suman Chiplunkar - Flipkart
• Therapeutic Mudras list - disease wise - Check alphabet "T"
• Mudras & Health Perspectives book by Suman Chiplunkar - on Amazon
• Science of yoga mudras by K Rangaraja iyengar Prof G S Mudambadithaya
• The science of yoga mudras by Rangaraja Iyengar - on Google Books - internet version
• The science of yoga mudras by Rangaraja Iyengar - Sapna Online
• For Mudras - A summary - Part 2 - click here Mudras Summary - Part 2
• Fingers as Doctor by R Pasukkanna

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