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-informational fields, facilitate the cleansing of subtle energy channels, improve memory, concentration, enhance intelligence, and have a transformative influence on a person's entire life. Any random gesture, movement, and thought have a spontaneous impact on the neuroendocrine system, immune functions, and subconscious processes. However, with the help of mudras, one can consciously and deliberately activate the mechanisms of body 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, information hidden from the uninitiated is transmitted as a non-verbal code, creating a space for the manifestation of Higher Consciousness. Taoist masters, Buddhist monks, yoga teachers, and Ayurvedic practitioners have honed the art of using mudras for the healing of body, mind, and spirit for countless centuries. This book presents unique material revealing the fundamental principles of this art and great science, verified in the laboratory of life. The book describes more than a hundred of the most effective mudras, explains the scope of their impact, methods of their application, and psychotechnics that enhance their action.