Arham Yoga - Panch Mudra

Panch Mudra

• Anjali Jain

ARIHANT MUDRA Lord Arihant, a soul who has conquered inner passions such as attachment, anger, pride and greed. Having destroyed four inimical karmas, they realize pure self. Arihant mudra is to attain the ultimate powers of bhagwan Arihant.

METHOD One can attempt it in either sitting or standing posture. When standing posture, need to stretch body like a ‘taad’, palm tree, and thus also known as ‘tadasana’. Join your toes and heels, join your hands and stretch upwards, parallel to ears. When sitting posture, sit in either Sukhasana, Ardh Padmasana orPadmasana.  Join your hands and stretch upwards, parallel to your ears.  Relax and join yours hands in Prarthna Mudra

DURATION Initially stay in this position for 3 minutes. Later you can extend the time according toyour own strength.

METHOD OF BREATHING  It can be done with normal breathing.  For maximum benefits raise your hands while inhaling. Keep your hands stretched while holding the breathe, bring down the hands while exhaling. Relax and Join your hand in 'Prarthana Mudra'.  Repeat it 3 to 9 times. CHANTING OF MANTRA Make the posture while chanting ‘Om Arham Namah' without lip movement. BENEFITS  Keep backbone straight.  Helps in increasing the height of children.  When done, while standing, it strengthens your thigh, legs and toes.  Controls obesity.  Helps to control diabetes.  Keeps laziness away.  For professionals and students, gives new energy and keeps fresh.  Controls tiredness due to physical or professional work.  Helps to control backache, neck ache and backbone related problems.

SIDDH MUDRA Lord Siddh are the liberated souls. Without body, they are the soul in its purest form. The soul that has infinite knowledge, infinite wisdom, infinite power, infinite bliss. This mudra is to attain the pure energy of Bhagwan Siddh.

METHOD One can attempt it in either sitting or standing posture.  When standing posture, you need to stretch your hands and join your palms to form anjuli mudra, with fingers bend a little inward. Keeping your elbows straight.  When sitting posture, sit in either Sukhasana, Ardh Padmasana or Padmasana.you need to stretch your hands and join your palms to form anjuli mudra, with fingers bend a little inward. Keeping your elbows straight.  Relax and join yours hands in Prarthna Mudra DURATION Can be done from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Increase the time period gradually according to own strength. METHOD OF BREATHING  It can be done with normal breathing.  For maximum benefits raise your hands while inhaling. Stretch yours while holding your breathe, exhale and Join your hand in 'Prarthana Mudra'. Repeat it 3 to 9 times.

CHANTING OF MANTRA  Chant ‘Om Arham Namah’ without lip movement and feel that Bhagwan Siddh’s pure energy is entering in the body through your palms. BENEFITS  Affects respiratory system.  Strengthens the lungs.  Release excess of Carbon-dioxide from the body.  Improves blood circulation.  Strengthens the arms.  Controls shaking of the hands.  Controls respiratory problems.

ACHARYA MUDRA

The holy souls, who had chosen the path to become complete in themselves. And are mentors for many others who are about to begin their journey on the same path. This mudra is to procure the blessings of Acharya Parmeshthi.

METHOD One can attempt it in either sitting or standing posture.  Bring your hands near to your shoulders  Stretch your chest out  Make gyan mudra by joining edges of the index finger with the thumb. Join the remaining three fingers and keep them straight.  Palm should face upwards.  Pull the hands backward as much as you can.  Keep the neck upright. Relax and join yours hands in Prarthna Mudra DURATION Can be done from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Increase the time period gradually according to own strength. METHOD OF BREATHING  It can be done with normal breathing.  For maximum benefits inhale while forming the mudra. Stay in the posture while holding your breathe, exhale and Join your hand in 'Prarthana Mudra'.  Repeat it 3 to 9 times. CHANTING OF MANTRA Chant ‘Om Arham Namah’without lip movement and with dedication to gain knowledge or wisdom from 'Acharya Parmeshthi'. BENEFITS  Strengthens the shoulders.  Cures thyroid related problems.  Purifies the mind.  Improve thought process.  Improves memory.  Increases Concentration.

UPADHYAY MUDRA The holy souls which possesses a more profound knowledge and a proficiency and expertise in knowledge areas. They enlightens others who are about to begin their journey with right

knowledge and conduct. METHOD One can attempt it in either sitting or standing posture.  Stretch both of your hands.  Pull your palm backward and try to make up a 90 degree angle.  Push your hands outwards, as if you are pushing a wall.  Relax and join yours hands in Prarthna Mudra DURATION Can be done from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Increase the time period gradually according to own strength. METHOD OF BREATHING  It can be done with normal breathing.  For maximum benefits stretch your hands while inhaling. Hold your breathe while in the mudra, exhale and Join your hand in 'Prarthana Mudra'.  Repeat it 3 to 9 times. CHANTING OF MANTRA

Chant ‘Om Arham Namah' without lip movement and with dedication to gain knowledge or wisdom from ‘Upadhyae Parmeshthi’ BENEFITS  Improves blood circulation.  Cure for cervical pain.  Improves concentration.  Improves eyesight.  Strengthens determination power.  Relaxation in wrist pain.  Remedy for frozen shoulder.

SAADHU MUDRA

The souls which are dedicated for self-pursuits, and enriching themselves with all the best qualities. They are dedicated to purify the soul. They control their senses and try to get detached from the world even after being the part of it. Selfcontrol is their biggest asset. Celibacy (shell) is their bed and forgiveness is their property /treasure. METHOD Do it while sitting in Sukhasana or Ardh Padmasana or Padmasana or vajrasana.  Stretch out your hands and join them.  Bend towards the ground.  Try to touch your hands and forehead on the ground.  Do breathe out when stretching and bending.  Relax and join yours hands in Prarthna Mudra DURATION Can be done from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Increase the time period gradually according to own strength. METHOD OF BREATHING  It can be done with normal breathing.  For maximum benefits bend while exhaling. Hold your breath while in the mudra.

 Relax and Join your hand in 'Prarthana Mudra'.  Repeat it 3 to 9 times. CHANTING OF MANTRA Chant 'Om Arham Namah' without lip movement and feel that you’re receiving the blessings of ‘Sadhu Parmeshthi’. And bow down to all sages of the world. BENEFITS

 Activates the mind  Cures ailments of stomach.  Keep the mind calm and controls the anger.  Develops humbleness/politeness. Helps to get over ego.  Enhances positive thoughts.  Helps keep backbone straight and flexible.  Reduces extra fat especially near stomach area. These are five mudras which will help you feel energetic and active and improve your concentration. Do them regularly.

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