Fingerprints are part of yoga, but how much do you know about them? Especially if you are not familiar with yoga, you may feel confused.
Which fingerprint should we use? When to use? What’s the difference? In yoga, handprints are also known as Dharma, Dharma, mudra, which means “sealed” or “closed” in Sanskrit.
It is one of the ancient methods of yoga practice.
It is mainly used in meditation or breathing exercises to guide the flow of energy in the body through the hand.
Different areas of the hand are connected to various areas of the body and brain.
Therefore, when our hands are in the Yoga handprint, it will stimulate different regions of the brain and form a specific energy cycle in the body.
By doing so, it will help to form a specific mentality.
Let’s first understand the five elements inside.
There are five elements in the universe.
Each of the five fingers represents one of these elements.
The thumb represents the fire element and universal consciousness.
The index finger represents the air element and personal consciousness.
The middle finger represents purity, wisdom and equality, that is, the element of wind.
The ring finger represents the earth element and the little finger represents the water element.
When these five elements are unbalanced, diseases will occur.
Fingerprints are a way to establish a balance between all these elements.
1.
Gyana mudra is the most commonly used handprint in yoga.
Put the tips of your thumb and index finger together, and then gently straighten and close the other three fingers.
This symbolizes the unity of fire and air, as well as the unity of universal and personal consciousness.
Smart fingerprints can enhance attention and creativity.
They are a symbol of knowledge.
It can make people calm down quickly, improve the quality of sitting posture and meditation, long-term practice, restore memory, alleviate insomnia, depression and other neuroses.
2.
Be patient with the fingerprints of shunimudra’s middle finger and thumb, straighten and relax the other fingers, and combine the elements of fire and wind.
This handprint symbolizes patience and discipline and helps us feel stable.
When you feel you need extra strength, please use this fingerprint.
3.
Earth handprint (earth element handprint) suryaravimudra’s ring finger contacts the fingertip of his thumb, and the other fingers stretch naturally, that is, the fire element and earth element are integrated together.
This fingerprint represents energy and health.
It makes us feel balanced.
If you are not sure about the status quo, this fingerprint will help you find peace and confidence.
4.
The little finger of buddhimudra, the sailor’s seal, touches the thumb.
The other fingers are naturally comfortable and flat.
The elements of fire and water come together, symbolizing communication and openness, which can enhance intuitive communication.
It can also help you enhance your intuitive cognition.
5.
Vitality handprint prana mudra puts the fingertips of thumb, ring finger and little finger together.
This handprint symbolizes life energy and can activate dormant energy in the body.
It will enhance the flow of energy and make you feel energetic.
6.
Meditation handprint Dhyana mudra’s palms are folded upward in a bowl shape, and his thumbs are buckled.
This seal is the first choice to help us cultivate calmness and quiet.
It provides calming energy for meditation and is used for deep meditation and reflection, brings physical and mental peace to people, and helps to enter the state of meditation and Samadhi.
7.
Prayer handprint (also known as Hexi handprint) Anjali mudra puts her palm on her chest, symbolizing honor and respect for herself and the universe.
This fingerprint expresses love and gratitude.
Namaste。 Use these fingerprints when meditating or practicing pranayama.
This pious handprint is used to welcome God, especially when placed on the forehead, put your hands together, keep slow and steady breathing, and keep each handprint for at least 2 to 3 minutes, or even 10 minutes if you like…
