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Spiritual Lounge E-Magazine – May issue!

May 2, 2011


With pleasure we offer you the May 2011 issue of the spiritual Lounge E-Magazine including Inspiration from Binah’s advice on:

Astral Travel

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My partner is pulling me down, should I go?

April 27, 2011

Alisa asks:

I have two children with a man whom I love very much.  He has spent the last 12 years in extreme turmoil. I have tried to part ways many times, but continue to get back with him because I love him as a person. However, he pulls me down very much. He is mentally ill and unstable and refuses evaluation or any alternative therapy. He is depressed and very passive about his life. Recently, I was admitted into the University and I am planning on moving to another state in a few months. He said he wants to come and support us there, but I need a new start and I know he really doesn’t want to go because he has no drive to find work. He has a very kind heart, but does nothing for himself but work in a  liquor store. He is functioning at a very low vibration and doesn’t want to help himself. I have tried so hard to nurture his relationship with the children because they love him, but I am seeing how the depression is making us all feel low and down in the dumps. I need some wholesome advice on how I can work this out. I fear he should stay here and we should go alone.

Inspirations from Binah replies:

While your emotional center sets the direction toward love, which can sometimes feel like a random choice with no foundation, your mind provides the checks and balances needed to understand that love.  Language limits our ability to comprehend all the different types of love that can be experienced, making it seem as if the feelings we feel for another person outside of our family can only be categorized as ‘romantic’ or ‘friendship’.  The truth is there are many other levels, each one providing lessons and experiences necessary for your evolutionary journey.

After 12 years with this man, your mind understands all the pros and cons of staying with him.  If he comes with you to your new city, you will continue to repeat the existing pattern, for you cannot expect another to change.  If you can find acceptance, joy and growth in this pattern, then your answer is simple: he should go with you.  But if you continue to feel that he is bringing down the vibration of the entire family, then you must realize that if you remain with him, you are not only holding back your personal growth, you are teaching your children that this is the best they can expect out of life.

That being said, there was a reason you were joined together in love, giving you an opportunity to reach a new level of knowledge through the journey you have walked together.  Sometimes it takes Understanding in order to receive the full Wisdom of an experience and move on to the next.  Shift your focus onto identifying and understanding the love you share today, releasing the need to believe that it must be the love of a partner and opening yourself to accepting that this love may be a vibration meant to bring your children into the world and provide you with strength and compassion you could only acquire through your union.

In your quiet Sanctuary, ask your Higher Self to take you on a spiritual journey through this relationship.  Begin with where and how you met, asking your Higher Self to play the entire video of the last 12 years and pausing where a new lesson was learned.  Take note of each time you learned something about yourself, each time you shed a layer of your ego or prejudices or weaknesses.  Create this list, and when you are done, ask your Higher Self if there is still more to learn in order to find the balance between your emotions and your intellect.  Your Higher Self can tell you if this story should continue, are you ready to accept the answer?

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I want to cry, but I feel emotionless. Is this normal?

April 17, 2011

Rakesh writes:

I just came out of a decade old relationship, reason being un-accepting parents.

What’s bothering me is that I haven’t broken down! I used to be the type who’d break down at the slightest thing! But, I haven’t shed a single tear, and it’s scaring me! I think it has been buried somewhere deep in, and this might be stuck as negative energy to affect me in the future.. I feel almost emotionless..

Is this normal? I want to just cry and get this out of my system, but I can’t! I don’t feel anything.. Or, is it even possible this is a good thing? Please tell me what you feel about this..


Inspirations from Binah replies:

A break up is a loss, no matter what the cause.  We all go through an emotional response when this happens, grieving either for the person or aspects of the relationship.  We become attached at many levels, and it is not always easy to predict which cords will cause pain when cut.  While some people break down completely, others find themselves going through a more reserved process.

What is certain is that you will go through five to seven stages of grief.  There is no telling how long each stage will last.  I have found that there are people that seem to skip stages, but in reality they just go through them quickly.  There are other stages that seem to take forever.  You may even find yourself coming back to a particular stage when triggered by an event or object.  There is no “right” way to process this loss, you are only looking to find your own way.

Right now, you are going through denial/shock, as this is often the first stage.  Here is where you feel emotionless, numb and cold.  It is an emotional defense mechanism.  You don’t yet know how to process what is happening, so your emotional side shuts down.  It is easy to get stuck here because there is no pain, but there is also no happiness.  Here you only experience the all encompassing “blah” of life.  It is neither depression, for that requires an emotional response, nor mania, it is just a constant feeling of sameness.

Your goal is to push past this stage and move on to the next stages, which will awaken feelings of anger, reflection, loneliness, pain… and eventually find you at acceptance and healing.  At the same time, there is no need to rush.  Each person processes at a different pace, so allow yourself the time needed to adjust to your new circumstances.  To help set your intention for transformational healing, you should call upon some winged friends: butterflies.

Butterfly

Butterfly by fox_kiyo

Butterfly Release Ceremony

The butterfly is a symbol of transformation.  Imagine the amount of transformation one goes through from egg to caterpillar, then forming the cocoon and eventually coming out a butterfly.  This is the same as your transformation path.  Right now you are a caterpillar forming a cocoon.  As you enter this safe space, you begin a journey into the unknown.  It may take some time alone to allow the lesson of the butterfly to take form and transform into the person you will become, but when you are done, you will celebrate with joy, more symbols of the butterfly.

“Butterflies remind us that life is a dance, not to take things quite so seriously.  They teach us that growth and transformation does not have to traumatic; it can occur gently, sweetly, joyfully.”

In Native American cultures, it is customary to release butterflies at transformational celebrations, such as weddings and funerals.  I encourage you to have your own butterfly release ceremony to liberate your emotions and tell the Universe that you are ready to move to the next stage of your grieving process.  You can acquire butterflies in many ways, but the best is to purchase  them from a commercial farm that specializes in release butterflies.  If you do not have access to one, you can draw a butterfly on a piece of paper and release it in a windy area or down a cliff.  Please take the time of year and day into consideration when releasing a butterfly.  There are seasons and times when they will not fly, which means that you still need more time to process where you are.

When you are ready to release your butterfly, take it in your hands and whisper the feelings you wish for it to transform.  A butterfly makes no sound, so all that you say will be carried off leaving no trace behind.  Tell the butterfly your pains, fears, heartaches and anything else around the relationship of the past you wish to be free of.  Then tell the butterfly your hopes and dreams.  Allow the words to mix, then express your appreciation for the transformational work the butterfly is doing and give it its freedom.  Allow it to fly off to the heavens with your message, putting your faith that the Universe is listening.

Gently, your emotionless stage will transform, taking you through the other stages of grief and into healing.  Accept all the help you are offered along the way, you never know who was sent by the butterfly.

Butterfly Quote

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What is a Mind Storm? Can we create Psychic Storms?

April 14, 2011

Fraser asks:

Have you ever heard of a mind storm or a psychic storm?  At home, I have a bit of conflict going on at the moment: job, lifestyle, etc.  About 2pm this afternoon, I felt and could see with my inner eye, felt more than I could see, a wall of something I can only describe as a wall of terror; a storm of violence of unimaginable power and torment.  I saw it as an approaching wall of red, fiery energy, but felt all of the other stuff I have described.  I am going to sleep now to do a bit of astral travel to get to a safe place tonight, I hope.  I look forward to your input.

Inspirations from Binah replies:

In the movie “The Matrix”, Neo is filled with questions about the Matrix he feels is controlling his world.  All his life he has felt it, felt a power that surrounds him, manipulating his actions.  As he tumbles down the rabbit hole discovering truth previously hidden, Neo realizes that while there are those that intentionally manipulate the world, they can only be successful because individuals give them the power to do so.

“The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work… when you go to church… when you pay your taxes.”  -Morpheus.

The Matrix is energy, the energy of the Mind manifested into “reality”.  There are millions of lightworkers, coaches, authors, and healers that have been trying from the beginning of time to teach us one pivotal lesson, a lesson so important that it is the first axiom of the Hermetic Principles – the “Principle of Mentalism”: The All is Mind; The Universe is Mental.

What you felt that afternoon was the manifestation of all the conflict in your life.  You subconsciously focused all your energy into one vision, a storm of pure terror and violence so strong that it pierced through veils on a path toward physical reality.  You were able to calm the storm by going to a safe place in the astral, but it is vital that you neutralize this energy because it is feeding off your emotions and fueling your conflicts.  If left unattended, it will continue to grow and manifest itself through failed projects, anger and resentment.

Morpheus could only guide Neo toward a simple truth; Neo had to discover it for himself:

“I’m trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You’re the one that has to walk through it.” -Morpheus

We each have the power to control the energy of the world, but that also means that we have to work together in order to create a united vision.  It is through compassion and mercy tempered with the force of our actions that we reach the balanced beauty that will show us the path to unity.  Sometimes, you have to make a willing sacrifice in order to create a reality that fills the needs of all involved.

The next time you feel the storm brewing, take a few deep breaths and visualize a stream of blue light flowing from your body directly toward the center of the negative energy.  Will this energy to cool the red fire with the power of love and compassion.  Continue to flow this light until the storm subsides.  Though this is only a bandage, it will transmute negativity into positivity in order to give you time to work on the source of the conflict via your spiritual and emotional development.

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Spiritual Lounge E-Magazine – April issue!

April 5, 2011


With pleasure we offer you the April 2011 issue of the spiritual Lounge E-Magazine including Inspiration from Binah’s answer:

How do I maintain my focus?

 

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My son is aggressive and mean, what do I do?

March 31, 2011

Maritza asks:

My son is 8 years old and he gets aggressive and mean. I just do not know what else to do with him. Any advice?

 

Inspirations from Binah replies:

Aggression in a young child can be very frustrating, and in some cases, quite scary.  Inappropriate outbursts, violent actions… it is enough to make parents want to run and hide.  But as parents, we don’t.  We push forward looking for new ways to help our children through their difficulties.  It is important to remember that you and the child chose each other pre-birth, therefore there are lessons both of you need to learn through these experiences.  Ask your Higher Self to communicate directly to his Higher Self to give you guidance on what is affecting him.  This will give you a starting point from which to proceed.

It cannot be stressed enough that the first place to look is in the child’s diet.  There are many studies that show the link between certain types of food and aggressive behavior in children.  “It may sound amazing, but studies of children (and of teenagers and prisoners) have repeatedly shown that disruptive and even violent behaviour can be dramatically altered simply by changes to diet.”  Check with your doctor to ensure that your son is receiving adequate levels of zinc and magnesium, as well as B vitamins and chromium.  Refining carbohydrates not only removes valuable nutrition, it also makes the food more dense causing digestion issues.  If he eats daily doses of these, he may be experiencing pain in ways that he either doesn’t know how to explain or is embarrassed to.  For a young boy without the adequate vocabulary to express discomfort in the body, he may feel like the only way to tell you something is wrong is to act out.

Sugars, additives and saturated fats, now consumed in huge quantities in many diets, interfere with brain function and have been linked to bad behavior in varying studies.  Check with your doctor for nutritional deficiencies, then consult with a trained nutritionist or naturopath to create a diet that will give your son all the nutrients he needs to develop a strong mind and body.

With a clean kitchen and super-charged, healthy diet, if your son still exhibits disruptive behavior, it is time to look for other causes.  One way to find the source of his aggression is using music therapy.  This form of healing uses music and all of its facets—physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual—to help improve health and wellbeing.  Music therapy can benefit children with communication, attention, motivation, and behavioral problems.  A trained music therapist will work with you to devise a program that uses music to first calm your son, then search for the root cause of his anger, recognizing that changes to the household may be necessary.  You can find a qualified music therapist through your doctor or local university music school.

While it is disheartening to know that there is a trauma or wound that hurts your son and pushes him toward aggressive behavior, it is encouraging to know there are many mechanisms for releasing and healing that pain.  Be diligent in your efforts and trust the guidance of your Higher Self.  Listen to what your son has to say and realize that what may seem insignificant to you, may be a monumental clue in unlocking the mystery.  Connect to your inner guidance and be open to all types of physical, emotional and spiritual healing… the path to wellness requires all three.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_therapy
http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/diets-and-their-effect-on-childrens-behaviour-1128

 

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Is forgiveness a state of being or state of doing?

March 24, 2011

Kim writes:

My shadow side has made an appearance. Although dark, deep and painful, there is a part of me that knows that its presented itself for healing and integration. I’ve been in denial for so long about this aspect of myself. With the shadow also comes feelings of deep guilt and shame.

Can you talk to me about practical steps to forgiveness and being compassionate with ourselves?
We often hear the statement, we have to learn to forgive ourselves and forgive others, but what does that look like in a real world, practical, day to day way? Is forgiveness a state of being??? or a state of doing?? or both??? Compassion can take both forms, but what about forgiveness. Please share your wisdom…


Inspirations from Binah replies:

Forgiveness is a state of acceptance.  It is about looking at a situation honestly and accepting that you cannot change the past, you can only move forward.  Call me an idealist, but I believe that every event has a silver lining.  In our deepest, darkest pain, there is a lesson to be learned.  The lesson is not always trigged by something you did wrong; it is not about punishment, it is about seeing the message embedded in the shadows.  Sometimes it is only a tiny sliver of light, but in a bottomless pit of darkness, that light will seem brighter than any you’ve ever seen before, illuminating the decisions that you made to get your to where you are.

A woman once shared the story of her troubled marriage with me.  Her husband treated her quite terribly throughout their relationship.  After years of emotional abuse, she gathered up her courage and decided to take control of her life and leave him.  During their separation, she settled into a nice house where she could finally relax.  Slowly, she built the life she always wanted.

One day, as she sat on the couch, she found herself in that middle state between sleep and meditation.  Here she could see herself talking to her husband.  She was aware that this was not present day, that in fact, this meeting pre-dated their individual births.  In that conversation he was saying, “Are you sure? I really don’t want to do this.  You are going to hate me.”  She repeated her plea and explained that she had a lesson to learn in this lifetime and that she really needed him to do this so she would push herself and learn.  Over an over he tried to get out of it, but in the end, he reluctantly agreed and asked only one thing -that she remember that *she* asked him to do this.  The contract was sealed.

As she sat on the couch, she recounted her life with this man.  Slowly the pieces started flowing and she saw the events of her past in a new light.  She still didn’t fully understand her “lesson”, but she knew that it had something to do with finding her personal strength in the face of abuse.  What she did find on the road to understanding, was forgiveness.    She forgave herself for taking so long to learn, and she forgave him for all his actions.  She went to the phone, called her soon-to-be-ex-husband, and simple said, “thank you for fulfilling our contract.”  He politely replied with an emotional thank you and they hung up.  Though they divorced, they remain distant friends, each knowing something special was shared between them.

With springtime upon us in the northern hemisphere, it is a time of rebirth and renewal.  It is a time to finish your walk through the necessary darkness of winter and emerge into the sunlight.  Forgiveness is the door, compassion holds the key to unlocking it.  Together, they are necessary parts in order for you to finally breath crisp, clean air into your lungs and move out the stale, heavy smog of guilt and shame.  Let us use the spiritual tools mother nature gives us in order to transmute pain into joy.

purple tulip

Purple Tulip by lizjones112

Garden of Forgiveness

For this ritual you will need deep purple tulip bulbs, a container or area in your garden, fresh soil, a small collection of items that represent your shame and guilt (you can include photographs, drawings, objects, etc.), a yellowish green marker or crayon and some paper.

On a Monday, create a sacred space, call in your Higher Self and with the marker or crayon, write out your feelings.  Allow yourself to purge all the emotions you denied for so long.  Write about the pain, the darkness, the shame… write until there is nothing left to write.  When you are done, take what you have written along with the objects and place them out in the Sun.  For the next few days be gentle with yourself as you feel the Sun’s rays purify and disintegrate the negative energies that once controlled you.

On the following Thursday, take your letter, objects, plant and soil and in sacred ceremony call upon Mother Earth to guide you in forgiveness.  Dig a hole deep enough for your tulip bulbs and the objects, then one by one say good-bye to each item and place it in the hole.  As you place the object, feel yourself releasing any cords or ties you once had.  Put your letter in last and as you cover the objects with a layer of dirt, feel your heart swell with love and compassion.  Your final step is to plant the tulips over these objects, letting Mama Gaia take away your pain through your commitment to new life.

In time, with care, your plant will grow and bloom.  With each new tulip, you will be reminded of the natural beauty that grows from the bulb buried in the dark soil.  When the season is over, your plant will complete its cycle and die, returning to the Earth.  It is then that your cycle of forgiveness will be complete.  All that will remain will be the beautiful memories and much love.

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Where do I start to be where I once was?

March 22, 2011

Susan writes:

I was a spiritual person a long time ago.  When I got married, it was pushed to the back burner: kids… life happened.  Now that I am back to my old self, I need direction.  It is almost like I get a second start at it and feel like I am sitting at a junction now. Not sure where to go or how to start to be where I once was, so any advice would be helpful.

 

Inspirations from Binah replies:

As you sit at this new junction, the roads before you lead down two paths.  The first is to your past, and while you say you want to be where you once were, I suspect that it is not really where you want to go.  Motherhood and life has taught you many lessons which you needed to learn.  Now is the time to take the second road, the one that will allow you to use those lessons, and your connection to Source, to discover who you are, then continue forward onto new paths.

Though you feel like your spiritual connection was lost, it was not, for it is a part of you that can never be accidentally severed.  Instead your connection has been holding the light, silently guiding you and providing strength in times of need.  What you wish to do is reawaken your Divine Self, integrating it into your everyday life which is currently being lead by your Lower Self, and then handing the leadership over to your Higher Self.  To do this, you must activate your connection to Source, then begin the fool’s journey toward Wisdom.

Navigating the Solar System

Sit comfortably with your eyes closed.  Take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.  Relax into in, feeling your body release tension and opening your mind-body-spirit connection to receive.  With each breath, you body becomes lighter.  Each breath fills your lungs with Air, bringing you in harmony with this element.

You find yourself standing on the planet of Pluto.  Feel the solid rock at your feet and an icy chill in the air.  It is dark, but you feel safe and secure.  Before you appears a spaceship, brightly colored in Emerald flecked with Gold.  Beside it stands a bearded man in profile wearing a robe of White flecked with Gold.  He radiates pure Light and in his presence you feel one with this Light.  He motions you closer.  He has a mission for you in a Silver envelope with Sky Blue rays which he hands you.  As he touches your hand, you feel a rush of light flow directly from him into you.  It courses through your body, adding to your own light until you feel the distinct feeling of new awakening.  You bid the man farewell and climb into your spaceship.

Within the vessel everything is new, yet strangely familiar.  You open the envelope to discover you are going to Neptune.  As you start the engine, you realize that this is a new version of a ship you have navigated before.  The controls are the same, allowing you to take off with ease.  During the trip, you entertain yourself discovering the changes to the ship from its predecessor.   Old knowledge allows you to rapidly learn the new systems, filling you with a sense of purpose and joy.  How you have missed this wondrous starship!

Soon the icy giant, Neptune, comes into view.  You find the station and navigate a safe landing.  As you exit the ship, you are met by an older man with a beard.  He is wearing a robe of White flecked with Red, Blue and Yellow.  He greets you with a hug.  He is a man you know well; he always appears when you need inspiration and wisdom.  He hands you clean clothes, a Glowing Red jumper, and a Golden Amber envelope.  As the ship is cleaned and refueled, you sit and catch up, for it has been a long time since you last saw each other and there is much to talk about.

When your ship is ready, you say good-bye and climb aboard.  Your visit has rekindled a deep connection you thought lost.  You realize that even though you felt alone on your journey, you never were.  The knowledge to travel anywhere in the Solar System to visit friends, explore new places and grow through experience resides in you, you have only to climb aboard your ship and set a course.  You settle into the familiar cockpit and open the envelope.  You already knew where you were going, reading it only reinforces your faith in that ever present connection.  As you take off you smile broadly, happy to finally be back in the driver’s seat.

You will be guided on many journeys.  May you always bring the Wisdom and Understanding learned back home to Earth.

“Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.” -Elvis Presley

 

 

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How do the 10 commandments fit into Kabbalah?

March 18, 2011

From Betty:

I’m new to my spiritual studies and can’t help but notice the coincidence between the ten commandments, the ten sefirot and Mount Sinai. Am I just confusing myself more than I need to ??

 

Inspirations from Binah:

It is said that when Moses came down from Mount Sinai, he brought down the 10 Commandments and the entire written Torah, the first five books of the Old Testament.  Concealed within the Torah is the blueprint for creation, the foundation of the Kabbalah, therefore it can be said that the 10 Commandments are a shorthand version for those that need easier rules to follow.  Of course, none of the commandments are as easy to follow as they may at first appear, since true wisdom comes when you have mastered knowledge and understanding, discerning  your personal truth from the printed words.

As pointed out by Z’ev Ben Shimon Halevi in his book “The Way of the Kabbalah”, “The Ten Commandments, like all other Biblical disciplines, are based on the Sefirotic Tree.”  Starting at the base of the Tree of Life, man begins his ascent from the physical plane to the spiritual.  On this quest, he must work through his lower and higher personality, those parts of himself that guide his everyday actions.

10 commandments and Tree of Life

In the physical plane, we focus our attention on the material.  We look at what we need and compare it with what we want.  In balance, we spend wisely and create an environment filled with just the right amount of possessions.  There is no need to deprive yourself , for when you are grounded in this root position, you creatively find exactly what you seek.

The next triad takes us through the parts associated with the ego.  Each commandment addresses the key vice of its corresponding Sephirah.  Idleness, dishonesty, lust…  energies feeding off themselves to disrupt relationships and obtain that which was not earned.

As we continue up the tree, we move from the more instinctual side of man, into his consciousness.  It is here where we balance our inner and outer emotions.  These commandments are less procedural, they require thought, considerations of others and a reverence to someone or something outside yourself.

In the final triad, the focus is on the collective unconscious, how your energy influences the fields beyond what you physically touch.  Here actions do not necessarily affect another person directly, yet they affect every person.

Whether you accept the 10 commandments as a literal truth or if you feel that they are lessons wrapped in metaphor, there is no doubt to the power of their meanings.  Laying it upon the Tree of Life provides a valuable resource for putting them into practice in your own life.  Taking each one into meditation, you can tap into the original spirit of the phrase, stripping away the judgmental layers added over the years and finding the rich purity of its essence.

Image from Claus Furstner

 

 

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Need help letting go of past hurts and finding my positive self

March 15, 2011

From Claudia:

I have a wonderful husband and 2 beautiful children. I’ve become a very negative person reliving past hurts constantly. This is completely jeopardizing my relationship. All I want is to be a positive, happy person again. I’m destroying a good thing, but don’t know how to stop myself. Please can you help me stop the negative cycle? The constant negative thoughts…

 

Inspirations from Binah:

The wounds of the past can creep up when least expected.  They manifest in many ways, often producing anger, pain, anxiety, sadness and negativity.  Ignoring them only makes it worse, causing the wound to fester and flare up more often.  To find your positive center again, you must peel off the bandage and treat the cause of your hurt.

Unfortunately, we are often so caught up in the pain and anger, that we find it hard to stop the negative thoughts long enough to discover the appropriate healing method.  Before you can get to the root of your negativity, you must first calm the mind and flood your essence with positivity.  This influx of energy will give you the strength you need to complete the healing process.

When you feel the negativity overcoming you, use a hand mudra to focus your energy.  Mudras are a non-verbal mode of communication and self expression consisting of hand gestures and finger postures.  Often referred to as hand yoga, they consist of specific positions in order to channel unique combinations of energy.  Mudras are used often in dancing, rituals and meditation and symbolically express inner feelings and inner psychological states. They generate great power and energy at the physical and emotional level in the person creating the gesture and to on-lookers.

Gyan Mudra

Gyan Mudra

The Gyan mudra removes negative thoughts and brings in positivity.  It helps keep irritation, anger and anxiety at bay until you can deal with the underlying cause.  To create the gyan mudra, touch your index finger to the tip of your thumb.  The palm should face the sky (upwards), keeping the remaining three fingers straight.

Practice this mudra daily as part of your meditation.  You can sit, stand or lie down, holding the mudra as you breath in and out, allowing yourself to relax into it.  It is not required to hold this mudra for a specific length of time, therefore  practice it whenever you feel anxious or negative.

Once you have found some peace using the Gyan mudra, it is time to search for a healing modality to work through the source of your wounds.  If you enjoy working with mudras, there are many to choose from.  You can integrate them into a yoga or meditation routine for daily exploration and healing, setting aside approximately 45 minutes of quite time in the morning or evening to use these mystic hand gestures.  You can also combine mudras with other healing modalities, such as Metamorphic Technique.  This gentle massage on the hands, feet and face releases blockages and pains slowly, allowing you to integrate the healing.  Its energy can be combined with mudras to focus the healing on specific emotional and physical centers.

Whatever technique(s) you choose, remember that true healing is a journey.  Like any yoga, mudras are nature’s way of healing and therefore, the mandates of nature are to be followed. These are no instant pills.  While some mudras and healing modalities do give instant relief, for permanent and long term gains they should be done with sincerity and belief until you release and heal the core issue.

Mudra information courtesy of:
MUDRA VIGYAN: The science of finger postures

 

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