Mudra of the Month: Mudra for Grounding & Centering...

Mudra means "To Please", and is a way to invoke the unseen forces for health and happiness. You can literally manifest your destiny with the palm of your hands.  Mudras are a type of sign language to the angelic realm. Every day, hire the angels of Light and fire the angels of darkness with Mudra Therapy.  

  The month of July is the 7th month of the year and the number 7 corresponds to the planetary frequency of Neptune. Neptune is the planet of cosmic consciousness that is connected to the ocean and the deep waters of our intuitive and psychic self. As we get "inspired" by Divine thoughts, we need to be able to ground this higher connection to the Earth. HUmans (HU = Light) were designed to be the extension of the Divine Light, helping to manifest the heavens onto the physical plane. We can have amazing ideas, but if we are not grounded and centered, they may never manifest.  

  This mudra is a powerful way to invoke expansion, good luck, and healing energy in the hands in order to ground and center the entire vessel into the present moment. The index finger (Jupiter) manifests balance through equality, justice, abundance, and the amplification of goodness in one's life. The ring finger (Sun) helps to bring Light, healing, inspiration, and focus. Together and charged by the thumb (Mars), these forces are activated for harmony and homeostasis. We are also activating the Earth and Air elements with this mudra that provide a stable foundation for grounding. This is a very powerful and solid hand posture to incorporate into a daily meditation practice for 11 minutes. Call upon the forces of nature and the higher world for support during times of great change. Practice this mudra daily to bring in the unseen world for support in the manifestation of a grounded and centered being, no matter what is happening in one's surroundings or internal reality.  

  How long do I hold a Mudra for? One moment to several minutes is standard timing for holding a Mudra. Mudras work based on one's level of consciousness. The higher the consciousness, the less one needs. All mudras are suggested to be held for 1-3 minutes and up to 11-120 minutes with a mantra meditation. Listen to your intuition and feel your mind, heart, and body while you are practicing Mudras. You will learn for yourself what is best for you. Smile, relax, and receive healing from your own hands.

How To Perform The Mudra:

1. Straighten the spine in a comfortable posture sitting, standing, or laying down.

2. Rub your hands together vigorously.

3. Touch the thumb (Mars), index finger (Jupiter), and ring finger (Sun) together on both hands.

4. Straighten the middle (Saturn) and pinky (Mercury) fingers on both hands.

5. Relax your shoulders and elongate the spine, allowing the chest to rise and the chin to gently relax in and up. Close the eyes and focus at the brow (3rd eye) point.

6. Smile, breathe long deep breaths, or practice Three Part Breath (See Below).

3-Part Breath (Optional):

Inhale slowly into the belly, rib cage, and upper chest for a count of 20. Hold the breath (unless you are pregnant) and squeeze the rectum for a count of 20. Exhale from the chest, rib cage, and belly, drawing the navel in toward the spine for a count of 20. Repeat the breath for a total of 3 minutes. SMILE!