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Powerful Mudras

“When reflex points of the fingertip are pressed, these healing substances are released and one can rebalance any diseased area of the body.” ~ The Healing Art of Mudras, Deborah Nasca

Mudras are basic finger and hand formations or hand movements that, when sustained for long periods of time while maintaining concentration, can open up new levels of consciousness and promote healing.

The Dancer Pose, also known as Natarajasana, is characterized by a lifted heart, an arched back, one hand extending back to hold a foot high, and the other hand reaching forward with a delicate gesture—a circle formed by the thumb and forefinger and three fingers extended. It’s that combination of the asana and the mudra.

Not just the hand positions are used in mudras. Numerous internal and exterior body positions, gestures, and locks are among them. In Sitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath), rolling your tongue creates a mudra. A similar thing occurs in Simhasana when you cross your eyes and gaze up between your brows (Lion Pose). Additionally, every one of the bandhas, also known as locks, is an internal mudra made to contain and focus prana in a specific direction.

Mudric finger positions are related to healing modalities like acupressure, acupuncture, hand and foot reflexology, and massage treatment since they all involve the release of endorphins and dopamine, the body's inherent biological healing compounds that aid in the healing process. These healing compounds are released when reflex spots on the fingertip are pressed, allowing one to balance any diseased area of the body. For instance, clenching one's hands is a typical reaction to stress or anxiety. This response really produces a mudra, which stimulates several reflex points and aids in calming the person down.

Gyan (Knowledge) mudra for stress

How to: Join the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger to form an O shape, while all the other fingers are straight & relaxed. Imagine the thumb and the index finger to be one and not detached, uniting the Brahma (thumb) and individual consciousness (index finger).

Why to: This hand gesture works with the air element in the body, and is often used during pranayama and meditation. It helps in managing stress, increasing concentration levels and calming the entire nervous system. Activating the pineal gland, Gyan mudra helps with headaches and keeps you calm.

Duration: Practice the mudra either for 45 minutes at a stretch or distribute it to 15 minutes three times a day. You can start with 5 minutes and extend gradually.

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Eggs are warming and nourishing, and satisfy a strong appetite while making you feel robust and sturdy. The rich, golden hue of the egg's yolk suggests their creamy warmth, while mighty egg whites are known muscle tonics. Egg whites are popular among bodybuilders for their ability to build muscle and create brawniness in the body. Together, the heating yolk and the burly white create a powerful combination that provide the fire and strength you need to make it through dropping temperatures.

Ingredients

1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER

1/2 lbs CHARD

1 c CRIMINI & BUTTON MUSHROOMS

8 whole EGGS

1/2 tsp RED PEPPER FLAKES (CHILI)

2 tsp ROSEMARY

1/4 tsp SALT (MINERAL SALT)

1/2 tbsp YELLOW ONION

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper and red pepper flake. Whisk ingredients together.

Add 1 tsp of ghee to a heated cast iron skillet and saute chopped swiss chard until wilted. Let cool, strain water and set aside in a bowl. Slice mushrooms and onions, throw them in the pan and saute. Remove onions and mushrooms with a slotted spoon and reduce any remaining water to a thick sauce, pouring over mushrooms.

Grease and heat the cast iron skillet until a drop of water sizzles on the surface. The pan should be hot enough so that the egg sizzles immediately upon contact. Add about a quarter of the egg mixture. Then add a layer of mushrooms. Add another layer of egg. Next spread the chard over the egg mixture. Pour the remaining whipped eggs over the chard. Immediately place in preheated the oven.

Bake for ten minutes and pull out the frittata. Finely slice about 1/8 cup of onion and spread over the top. Bake for another ten minutes or until egg begins to brown and onions are crispy. The edge of a frittata should be roasted while the center fully cooked. It should not be dry. Remove from oven, garnish with Rosemary and serve.

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