Mudras
By Siripong "Pong" Malasri of Roam Resort
By Siripong "Pong" Malasri of Roam Resort
Mudra, often called hand yoga, is an ancient
technique of hand postures to control, direct,
and refine our vital energy. Some also refer to
eye and body postures as mudra forms.
There are energy channels in our bodies. Six of
these 12 channels are located in our hands and
fingers. The channels in our fingers are
connected to the heart. Connecting fingers and
positioning hands in certain ways stimulate the
flow of energy.
Mudras can be found in various religious
practices, not just Buddhism. Buddhism-
related pictures are used in this work due to
their availability to the author. However, the
forms presented here can be practiced by
anyone regardless of his/her religious
orientation.
technique of hand postures to control, direct,
and refine our vital energy. Some also refer to
eye and body postures as mudra forms.
There are energy channels in our bodies. Six of
these 12 channels are located in our hands and
fingers. The channels in our fingers are
connected to the heart. Connecting fingers and
positioning hands in certain ways stimulate the
flow of energy.
Mudras can be found in various religious
practices, not just Buddhism. Buddhism-
related pictures are used in this work due to
their availability to the author. However, the
forms presented here can be practiced by
anyone regardless of his/her religious
orientation.
Mudras
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Mudras CD
This online information is a replacement of the Mudras CD I
developed in 2004 under Pong's Center for Inner Peace. This
data CD is no longer available.
This online information is a replacement of the Mudras CD I
developed in 2004 under Pong's Center for Inner Peace. This
data CD is no longer available.
Date of Last Revision:
August 3, 2008
August 3, 2008
(c) 2004 -2008
by Siripong Malasri
by Siripong Malasri
Brief History
Mudras can be traced back to various
cultures and religious practices.
The Nordics used some hand gestures to
invoke the gods. The Polynesians used
mudras in their dance rituals.
Various gestures are used by Christian
priests during a Mass. Many paintings show
Jesus and angels with specific mudras.
Kabbalistic literature also shows diagrams of
hand postures.
Mudras are integral to various practices in
India. They are also very common in Taoist
and Buddhist practices. Buddhists and
Taoists often use mudras to enhance their
meditation experience.
Mudras can be traced back to various
cultures and religious practices.
The Nordics used some hand gestures to
invoke the gods. The Polynesians used
mudras in their dance rituals.
Various gestures are used by Christian
priests during a Mass. Many paintings show
Jesus and angels with specific mudras.
Kabbalistic literature also shows diagrams of
hand postures.
Mudras are integral to various practices in
India. They are also very common in Taoist
and Buddhist practices. Buddhists and
Taoists often use mudras to enhance their
meditation experience.
Breathing
Mudras can be used to enhance the meditation experience. Breathing is very basic to
meditation. As one focuses on his/her breathing, the mind calms down, bringing the
practitioner into a meditative state.
There are many breathing techniques, of which only two are introduced in this work.
Mudras can be used to enhance the meditation experience. Breathing is very basic to
meditation. As one focuses on his/her breathing, the mind calms down, bringing the
practitioner into a meditative state.
There are many breathing techniques, of which only two are introduced in this work.
 | Energizing Breathing (left picture below): Inhale deeply through nostrils toward the | |
| head, exhale slowly through the mouth | ||
| Calming Breathing (right picture below): Inhale deeply through nostrils toward the | |
| abdomen, exhale slowly through the mouth |
