Finger Yoga Therapy
Published Date: 6/17/2023 5:51:53 AMFinger Yoga Therapy is a technique based on the combined knowledge of Yogic Science and Chinese Acupressure. These are mudras that you will need to use on a day-to-day basis and can be used for maintaining good health or preventing disease, or for chronic problems. Every single mudra works alone and always be used as a support.
Chinese Five Element Theory
The knowledge of the five elements is an important part of Traditional Chinese medicine. It is of fundamental importance for all areas of our life - including our understanding of health and illness.
Everything Starts With The Five Elements:
- Our…
Qualities of Five Elements And Human Body
- To better understand the arrangement and effect of the five elements in our body and to recognize which properties of the elements are effective in our body, in our organs and organ energies, it is useful to look at…
Relationship Between Five Elements
- The five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water are not isolated. Rather, they work closely together and have their own internal orders and patterns.
- The Five Element System of Chinese Medicine functions via the interplay of interweaving…
What are Meridians
- According to Chinese Medicine, meridians are the pathways through which Qi or energy flows, just like the arteries carry blood.
- They run vertically through the body.
- The meridian system brings vitality and balance, removes blockages, adjusts metabolism, and much…
12 Meridians in Human Body
Meridians on Hands & Feet :
- All the 12 meridians either start from the hands and feet or end there.
- The 6 main meridians that begin or end in the hands are :
- Large Intestine
- Lung
- Pericardium
- Heart
- Small Intestine…
Wood Element
- The season of the Wood Element is Spring when the world wakes from winter slumber and is reborn.
- Wood is thus the season of Rebirth and New Growth. It denotes movement. It is a vigorous, vibrant energy force.
- The…
Fire Element
- Summer is the season of Fire Element.
- It is the time when the young trees and plants of the springtime grow into maturity.
- The energy of Fire is expansive, it is a time of communication and of human connectedness.…
Earth Element
- The season of the Earth Element is Late Summer, the time between Summer and Autumn, characterized by the rainy season in some places.
- It is the time to harvest the crop that has been cultivated.
- It is a time…
Metal Element
- Autumn is the season associated with the metal element
- It is a time of inhalation and exhalation – we take in pure clean air and let go of that which is not pure.
- It is a time of letting…
Water Element
- Winter is the season of the Water element.
- It is the time to rest, to go into hibernation, and replenish our reserves.
- Blue / Black is the color of the Water Element, the sound is groaning, the sense organ…
Gudelines of using Mudras (Finger Yoga)
- The Mudras given here are different from our usual mudras. They are based on the combined knowledge of Yogic Science and Chinese Acupressure.
- The Five Elements according to TCM are described here. The five elements are a vast topic…
Mudra For Calf Cramps
Hands:
This mudra has to be performed with the Right Hand only.
Time:
4 minutes, 3x a day, 40 minutes interval.
Benefits:
- Calf cramps could be because of different reasons.
- They are often related to weather sensitivity and occur at different times.
- This Mudra…
Mudra for Stomach Cramps
Hands:
Both hands will perform different mudras.
Time:
3 minutes, 3x a day, 12 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Stomach cramps or stomachache may be due to emotional causes, poor nutrition.
- If the stomach's energy is weak and you have a tendency for stomach cramps, use…
Mudra for Upset Stomach
Hands:
Both Hands will perform different mudras.
Time:
3 minutes, 3x a day, 12 minutes interval.
Benefits:
- Upset Stomach is caused when the mucosal cells in the lining of the stomach are irritated or inflamed.
- When you have an upset stomach caused by too…
Mudra for Intestinal Cramps
Hands:
Both hands will perform different mudras.
Time:
3 minutes, 5x a day, 5 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra can be very helpful during traveling when a different climate and different kinds of food can sometimes cause an imbalance in the intestine.
- In the…
Mudra for Headache
Hands:
Both hands will be performing different mudras here.
Time:
7 minutes, 2x a day, 7 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Use this mudra when you are suffering from a headache with a non-specific cause, and want to avoid taking medicines.
- Use this mudra also as…
Mudra for Migraines
Hands:
Both hands will perform the same mudra.
Time:
3 minutes, 6 times a day, 4 minutes interval.
In Acute Illness:
8 minutes, 8 times a day, 5 minutes interval.
Benefits:
- Use this mudra if you are prone to getting migraines.
- This mudra will balance the…
Mudra for Weather Sensitivity/ Season Change Sensitivity
Hands:
Different mudras will be performed by both hands.
Time:
3 minutes daily, 2x a day, 25-minute intervals.
Benefits:
- This mudra is for people who suffer from many problems whenever there is a change in the weather or the season.
- For some…
Mudra for Allergies
Hands:
For doing this mudra you can use any one hand - either the right or left. Or it can be done with both hands as well.
Duration:
7 minutes, 4 x a day, 15 minutes interval.
In Acute Illness:
17 minutes, 8 x a…
Mudra for Joint Pains
Hands:
Both hands will be used for this mudra.
Time:
15 minutes daily, 4x a day, 35 minutes interval.
In Acute Illness:
30 minutes daily, 6x a day, 25 minutes interval.
Benefits:
Relieves pain in all the joints of the body. Can be used for specific joints…
Mudra for Pain In Finger Joints
Hands:
Both
Time:
4 minutes, 3x a day, 12 minutes interval.
In Acute Illness:
18 minutes, 5x a day, 14minutes interval.
Benefits:
- This mudra has a special effect on the joints of the finger.
- It supports many organs and their energies.
- It also calms the heart…
Mudra for Pain In Joints Of Arms - Wrists & Elbows
Hands:
Both hands are used in this mudra
Time:
4 minutes, 3x a day, 6-minute interval.
In Acute Illness:
18 minutes, 5x a day, 8-minute interval.
Benefits:
- This mudra specifically supports the energy in the arms.
- It is helpful in relieving pain in the wrists.
- Patience…
Mudra for Hip Joint Pain
Hands:
Both
Time:
9 minutes, 4x a day, 15-minute interval.
Benefits:
- This mudra specifically balances the energy in the Pelvis and Hip area.
- From here, the energy goes to the legs.
- Therefore, the Hip Joint Pain mudra is also suitable for persons having problems…
Mudra for Pain In Knee Joint
Hands:
Both
Time:
4 minutes, 3x a day, 40-minute interval
In Acute Illness:
22 minutes, 6x a day, 20-minute interval
Benefits:
- This mudras primarily balances the energy in the kneecaps and in the hollow of the knees.
- Additionally, it also gives general strengthening in the…
Mudra for Pain In Ankle Joint
Hands:
Both hands are used for this mudra
Time:
3 minutes, 2x a day, 25 minutes interval
Benefits:
- The energy for the legs, knees, and ankles is balanced in the hip area (sacral area and buttocks).
- This mudra not only strengthens the ankles…
Mudra for Back Pain
Hands:
Both Hands will be used for this mudra
Time:
4 minutes, 4x a day, 5 minutes interval
Benefit:
- This mudra is used for general back pain.
- It can be used in combination with the other mudras following this, to help balance…
Mudra for Shoulder Girdle
Hands:
Both Hands
Time:
4 minutes, 4x a day, 5 minutes interval
In Acute Illness:
10 minutes, 6x a day, 12 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Tension in the shoulder area has already become very common and exists in all ages and professional groups.
- We need to know…
Mudra for the Thoracic Vertebra
Hands:
Both Hands perform the same mudra
Time:
5 minutes, 4x a day, 6 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra should be used in combination with Mudra for Back Problems and Mudra for Shoulder Girdle.
- It helps to balance the energy in the thoracic vertebrae…
Mudra for Lower Back Complaints
Hands:
Both Hands
Time:
3 minutes, 2x a day, 25 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra should also be used along with Mudra for Back Problems.
- It specifically balances the lumbar region.
- In addition, the entire pelvic area is strengthened.
- The Mudra for Lower Back…
Mudra for Cervical Complaints
Hands:
Both Hands
Time:
4 minutes, 3x a day, 40 minutes interval.
Benefits:
- This mudra will help to balance the energy in the Cervical Spine.
- Thus it can be used for pain in the Cervical area, cervical spondylitis or spondylosis, etc.
- For good results,…
Mudra for Nerve Pain
Hands:
Both hands will be used for this mudra
Duration:
4 minutes, 3 x a day, 7 minutes interval
In Acute Illness:
18 minutes, 5 x a day, 12 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Functional complaints in the body that cannot be assigned to specific illnesses are…
Mudra for Menstrual Cramps
Hands:
Both hands will be used for this mudra
Time:
3 minutes, 2x a day, 25 minutes interval
In Acute Illness:
9 minutes, 4x a day, 25 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This is a common problem amongst several females, which may even compel them to take the…
Mudra for A Healthy Bladder
Hands:
Both hands will be performing this mudra. Each hand will make a different mudra.
Time:
7 minutes, 4x a day, 8 minutes interval
Benefits:
In energy theory, the Bladder is emotionally assigned to self-orientation.
In order to start in any direction or to be…
Mudra for A Healthy Prostate
Hands:
Both hands will be performing different mudras here.
Time:
3 minutes, 2x a day, 25 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Due to age, the Prostate can become weak in men.
- If there is no obvious, noticeable imbalance of the prostate, you should definitely use this…
Mudra for Healthy Eyes
Hands:
This mudra is performed by Right hand only
Duration:
5 minutes, 7 x a day, 11 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra gives strength to the eye muscles.
- It supports the energy of our eyes for self-healing.
- If used on a regular basis it…
Mudra for Earache
Hands:
Both hands will be used. Different mudras will be done with both hands.
Time:
5 minutes, 7x a day, 50 minutes interval
In Acute Illness:
17 minutes, 8x a day, 4 minutes interval
Benefits:
This mudra can help to relieve the following :
- Periodically recurring…
Mudra for Strengthening Hair
Hands:
Both hands will be used for this mudra, and both will perform different mudras.
Time:
3 minutes, 2x daily, 25 minutes interval
In Illness:
5 minutes, 4x daily, 20 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Broken hair, hair loss, or gray hair are not just a sign of…
Mudra for Hairfall
Hands:
Both hands are used for this mudra and both will perform different mudras
Time:
5 minutes, 3x a day, 2 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mode is used for hair loss.
- Use a longer holding time for hair loss that is caused due to…
Mudra for Strengthening Digestion
Hands:
Both hands will be used, and both will perform different mudras
Right Hand:
Place the middle, ring, and small fingers around the nail of the thumb
Time:
5 minutes, 5x a day, 5 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This is an important mudra as it clears and…
Mudra for Balancing The Large Intestine
Hands:
Both hands will be used for this mudra.
Time:
5 minutes, 7x a day, 3 minutes interval.
In Acute Illness:
20 minutes, 10x a day, 3 minutes interval.
Benefits:
- This mudra will help to correct any imbalances in the energy of the Large Intestine, which…
Mudra For Leg Problems
Hands:
Both hands will be used for this mudra
Time:
7 minutes, 5x a day, 16 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra supports the balance in the energy of the legs. Thus it can be used in the following conditions :
- Pain in the legs…
Mudra For Varicose Veins
Hands:
Both hands will be used in this mudra
Time:
7 minutes, 7x daily, 15 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra can be used for varicose veins which are not in an acute state, that is, which are not in a painful state.
- They become…
Mudra For Healthy Circulation
Hands:
This mudra is performed with both hands. Both hands will perform different mudras.
Time:
4 minutes, 4x a day, 5 minutes interval.
Benefits:
- This mudra will help in improving the circulation in the body.
- However, the reasons for poor circulation should be looked…
Mudra For Kidney Problems
Hands:
Use both hands for this mudra. But both hands will make different mudras.
Time:
5 minutes, 5x a day, 7 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Any emotional burdens that we carry for years and decades can strain our organs.
- The kidneys are particularly susceptible to…
Mudra For Hip & Pelvic Pain
Hands:
Both hands are used, making different mudras with both hands.
Time:
9 minutes, 4x a day, 15 minutes interval
Benefits:
- The energy in the Hip is represented as fundamental energy in our body.
- This includes the pelvic area, the intestines, the genital organ,…
Mudra For Thyroid
Hands:
Use both hands for making this mudra.
Time:
4 minutes, 3x a day, 10 minutes interval
In Acute Illness:
18 minutes, 5x daily, 13 minutes interval
Benefits:
- The mudra for the thyroid can be used along with medical treatment.
- It will help to support the…
Mudra For Sound Sleep
Hands:
Use both hands to make this mudra.
Time:
7 minutes, 3x a day, 25 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra can be used throughout the day because it will balance the day and night rhythms of our body which helps us to fall asleep…
Mudra For Healthy Spleen & Pancreas
Hands:
Both hands are used in this mudra. Different mudras will be performed with both hands.
Time:
4 minutes, 4x a day, 5 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra can be used with people who have problems with the spleen and pancreas in some form.…
Mudra For Stress Relief
Hands:
This mudra is performed with both hands. Both hands will perform different mudras.
Time:
2 minutes, 3x a day, 10 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Stress has become a common part of our life.
- We can experience stress anytime, in any situation, such as in…
Mudra For Balanced Thinking
Hands:
Both hands will be used for this mudra. Both hands will perform different mudras.
Time:
10 minutes, 3x a day, 25 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra helps to increase our mental faculties so that we are able to think creatively, and analytically.
- During…
Mudra For Thinking Logically
Hands:
Perform this mudra using both hands, and both hands will be performing different mudras.
Time:
4 minutes, 5x a day, 7 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Logical Thinking means using the knowledge that you have gained and applying it when and where it is needed.…
Mudra For Better Memory
Hands:
Use both hands for this mudra, with both hands making different mudras.
Time:
10 minutes, 4x a day, 7 minutes interval
In Acute Cases:
15 minutes, 6x a day, 8 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Everyone wants a good memory.
- Sometimes we notice that the things we…
Mudra For Better Reading Skills
Hands:
- Both hands will be used for this mudra.
- Touch the first phalanx of the left thumb to the third phalanx of the left little finger, on the outer side.
- Touch the tips of the right thumb and the left…
Mudra For Enhanced Learning
Hands:
Both hands
Both will perform different mudras
Time:
6 minutes, 3 x a day, 3 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Learning is a process that continues throughout our lives.
- If we lose the desire to learn, we stop growing or developing in our life. Our thoughts…
Mudra For Writing Skills
Hands:
Both hands will perform different mudras.
Benefits:
- Writing is a special activity.
- It requires coordination between the hand and the eyes, and the fine motor skills of the fingers must be in balance.
- When writing, certain skills and energies have to…
Mudra For Better Communication Skills
Hands:
This mudra is made only with the right hand*
Time:
5 minutes, 4x a day, 3-minute interval
In acute situation:
9 minutes, 7x a day, 1-minute interval
Benefits:
- We communicate verbally and nonverbally through our language and through our gestures, sounds, and other perceptions.
- Having…
Mudra For Enhanced Breathing
Hands:
Use both hands for this mudra, making different mudras with both hands.
Time:
5 minutes, 4x a day, 15 minutes interval
Benefits:
- It is very important that we should know how to breathe properly, because, without proper breathing, oxygen intake is not sufficient,…
Mudra For Better Immunity
Hands:
Only the right hand will be used for this mudra.
Time:
3 minutes, 6x a day, 2 minutes interval
Benefits:
- A strong immune system is a basis for stable health.
- This mudra will help to support and strengthen our immune system.
- It can…
Mudra For The Autonomous Reflex System
Hands:
right or left or both
Time:
5 minutes, 3x a day, 4 minutes interval
In Acute Illness:
13 minutes, 5x a day, 3 minutes interval
Benefits:
- We have an innate autonomous movement reflex, which is largely controlled by breathing.
- It regulates all the important organ…
Mudra For Better Body Breathing
Hands:
This mudra is performed by using only the right hand
Time:
4 minutes, 4x a day, 4-minute interval
In Acute Illness:
10 minutes, 9x a day, 12 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Good breathing means that our breath can go wherever it is needed.
- An undisturbed operation…
Mudra For Balancing The Lung Meridian
Hands:
Left
Time:
4 minutes, 4x a day, 1 minutes interval
In acute illness:
4 minutes, 10x a day, 1-minute interval
Benefits:
- The Lung Meridian is associated with the organ of the Lung.
- Breathing plays an important role in all the processes that take place in…
Mudra For The Wood Element
Hands:
Right or left, either hand can be used.
Time:
3 minutes, 4x a day, 5 minutes interval
Benefits:
- Balances the Wood Element.
- Brings about flexibility in thinking.
- Strengthens Heart energy and Breathing.
- Supports eyes and ear energy.
- This mudra supports all the imbalances…
Mudra For The Fire Element
Hands:
Right or left or both
Time:
4 minutes, 4x a day, 1-minute interval
In acute Illness:
9 minutes, 10x a day, 1-minute interval
Benefits:
- The Mudra for the Fire Elements teaches us to respect ourselves, and therefore, to respect others.
- Physical complaints related to imbalances…
Mudra For The Earth Element
Hands:
This mudra can be performed with either the left or right hands, or both can be used together.
Time:
5 minutes, 5x a day, 4-minute interval
In acute Illness:
20 minutes, 4x a day, 10 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra balances the Stomach and Spleen…
Mudra For The Metal Element
Hands:
This mudra can be made with either the left or the right hand or both hands.
Time:
5 minutes, 5x a day, 1-minute intervals
In acute Illness:
10 minutes, 10x a day, 1-minute interval
Benefits:
- This mudra improves our breathing, which helps to enhance the…
Mudra For The Water Element
Hands:
This mudra can be performed with either left hand or right hand, or both can be used as well.
Time:
5 minutes, 4x a day, 8 minutes interval
In Acute Illness:
20 minutes, 5x a day, 4 minutes interval
Benefits:
- This mudra helps to balance…
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