Power Mudras

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POWER

MUDRAS

Sabrina Mesko Ba llanLim: Books

New York

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A Ballantine Book Published by The nallantine Publishing Group Copyright © 2002 by Sabrina Mesko

All rights reserwd under International and Pan -American Copyright Co nventions. Published in the Un ited States by The nallamine Publishing Group. a di,•ision of Random House, Inc., :-.lew York, and simultaneously in l.anada by Random House of Canada Limited , ·toronto. Ballan tine and colophon are regi>tered trad emarks of Random House, lnc. Photography by Mara, Kiar !\·Iesko, and Michael Wacht Costume design, photo design, a11d styling hy Sabrina Mc;ko Stone sculpture and illustrations by Kiar Mesko Nature photography shot in .VIalibu, California, and the Triglav National Park in Sloven ia www.halla ntinebooks.com Library of Co ngress Ca talogi ng- in- Publication Uata Mesko, Sabrina. Power mudras: yoga hand postures for " 'omen I Sabrina :Ov1e;ko.- 1st cd . p. em . 1. Yoga, Haoha. 2. F.xercise for women. 3. Yoga-Therapeutic use. '1. Mudds (Hinduism ) l. Title. RA7SI. 7 .IV1483 2002

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To all who believe that the greatest gift in Life is to be loved, and to love in return

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ANIMAL

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CRYSTAL

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FLOWERS

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GRASS MEADOW

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OCEAN

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LAKE

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TREES

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THE TEEN QUEEN

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Mudra for Better Communication Inner Security Energy in Upper Chakras

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Mudra for Emotional Balance Mental Balance Your Reproductive Center 3.

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INSTANT FACIAL Mudra for Rejuvenation Anti-aging Evoking Inner Beauty

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THE FEMININE SPIRIT Mudra for Strength Powerful Energy Evoking the Sacred Scent of Perfume

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SEXUAL EMPOWERME T AND FERTILITY

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Mudra for Activating the Lower Chakras Sexual Balance The Lower Spine

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WEIGHT ISSUES Mudra for

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Vitality and Letting Go Help with a l)iet

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MOTHERHOOD Mudra for

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Recharging Preventing Exhaustion Relaxation and Joy

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THE AGELESS GODI)ESS OF WISDOM

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Mudra for

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Uplifting Your Heart Opening Your Crown Protecting Your Health

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FOR THE COMPUTER Mudra for

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Healthy Eyes Preventing Burnout Middle Spine

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TIME IS YOUR FRIEND

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Mudra for Calming Your Mind Activating the Third Eye Balancing the Yin and Yang

2. EMBRACE CHANGE

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Mudra for Facing Fear Meditation of Change Patience 3.

UNDERSTAND LOVE

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Mudra for Tranquilizing the Mind Opening Your Heart Center Two Hearts and Two Wings

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RELEASE HURT Mudra for Self-Healing Healing Your Heart Chakra Empowering Your Voice

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LET GO OF OBSESSION

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Mudra for Diminishing Worries Releasing Negative Emotions Evoking the Power of Jupiter

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THE ANALYZING HABIT

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Mudra for

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Overcoming Anxiety

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Strong Nerves

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Finding Perfect Truth

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RECOG lZE YOUR PATTERNS

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Higher Consciousness

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Brain Synchrony-Readjusting Your Perception

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K OWWHATYOUWA T

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Mudra for Efficiency

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Receiving God's Law

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Concentration

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POSITIVE THOUGHTS MAKE POSITIVE LIFE

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Mudra for Taking You Out of Danger

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Taking Away Hardships

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Self-Confidence

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OPEN YOUR HEART TO LOVE

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Mudra for Opening Your Heart

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Love

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Divine Worship

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2. SEE INTO YOUR FUTURE

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Mudra for Your Upper Centers Guidance Powerful Insight

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3. CREATE YOUR DREAM

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Mudra for Second Chakra

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Happiness Creativity

4. EMBRACE YOUR FRIENDSHIPS

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Mudra for Stronger Character Calling the Gods of the Earth Universal Energy and Eternity

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LET GO OF THE PAST Mudra for Third Chakra Help with a Grave Situation Trust KNOW YOURSELF Mudra for Developing Meditation Inner Integrity Sixth Chakra-Truth

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BE NICE TO YOURSELF Mudra for

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Invisibility Preventing Stress Contentment 8.

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LEARN TO SAY NO Mudra for

Wisdom

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9. YES, YOU DESERVE

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Protection Inner Strength

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Fifth Chakra Prosperity Victory

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A mudra is an ancient healing hand gesture, a yoga hand pose, a symbolic gesture or hand position, a basic element of dance ritual, and an integral part of religious ceremonies. Mudras date back thousands of years and arc part of every culture on earth. The language of hand gestures !mows no barriers of place and time. Ritual hand gestures originated in Egypt about five thousand years ago and got the name rnudra when they became an intricate part of yoga practice in India. Almost identical mudras can be found in religious sculptures of Europe, India, Asia, North and South America, and Egypt. We use mudras every day of our lives. Notice how you hold your hand s during various times of the day. Are your palms open, so that you are open to new energies? Or are you clenching your fists and keeping suppressed energy locked within? Maybe you place your hand on your chest when dealing with the matters of deep emotion- using the healing power of your own hands to soothe the pain in your heart. In this book you will discover the hidden meaning and power within each mudra pose. Some mudras will feel more comfortable than others and you may be especially attracted to a certain mudra. Listen to your intuition and explore the various effects that mudra practice offers. Mudras can help you heal , rejuvenate, and balance your body, mind, and spirit, and connect you to the voice of divine wisdom. Most of all, mu dras will awaken and magnify your inner power.

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