Encyclopedia of Mudras. Sacred Gestures and Secret Practices of the Initiated

Special static and dynamic gestures and positions of the hands, defined in Sanskrit as mudras, positively influence energy-information fields, contribute to the purification of subtle energy channels, improve memory, concentration, strengthen intelligence, and have a transformative effect on a person's entire life. Any random gesture, movement, and thought spontaneously affect the neuroendocrine system, immune functions, and subconscious processes. However, with the help of mudras, one can consciously and intentionally activate the mechanisms of recovery, healing, and rejuvenation. Mudras have been used for centuries in various esoteric schools and religious traditions as tools for altering consciousness. Sacred gestures have become part of many mysteries; through them, hidden information is transmitted to the uninitiated as if through a non-verbal code, creating a space for the manifestation of Higher Consciousness.