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

Special static and dynamic gestures and hand positions, defined in Sanskrit as mudras, have a beneficial effect on energy-information fields, promote the purification of subtle energy channels, improve memory, concentration, enhance intelligence, and have a transformative impact on a person's entire life. Any random gesture, movement, and thought spontaneously influence the neuroendocrine system, immune functions, and subconscious processes. However, with the help of mudras, one can consciously and intentionally activate mechanisms for restoring the body, healing, and rejuvenation. Mudras have been used for centuries in various esoteric schools and religious traditions as tools for changing consciousness. Sacred gestures have become part of many mysteries; through them, hidden information inaccessible to the uninitiated is transmitted as a non-verbal code, and a space for the manifestation of Higher Consciousness is created. Taoist masters, Buddhist monks, yoga and Ayurveda teachers have honed the art of applying mudras for the healing of body, mind, and soul for countless centuries. This book presents unique material that reveals the fundamental principles of this art and great science, tested in the laboratory of life. The book describes over a hundred of the most effective mudras, explains their areas of influence, methods of application, and psychotechnics that enhance their action.