Mudras for Modern Life

Come into a sitting position (see pages 20–21). Keep your fingers straight and press palms and fingers flat against each other. Fold down and interlock your index and middle fingers; extend your thumbs, ring and little fingers, pressing them against the respective finger of the other hand. Rest your hands in your lap or in front of your solar plexu

this pitta-energizing mudra is used to help people to perceive the world in a more positive light.

In Indian mythology, one of the nava-ratnas (nine jewels) is a seven-headed, flying, white horse that transports angelic beings. In Tibetan tradition, this wind horse carries a wish-fulfilling jewel and brings peace, wealth and harmony, while reducing suffering and unhappiness. In the shamanic tradition of eastern and central Asia, the wind horse i

Right hand: place your thumb on the side of your ring finger nail and place your index finger on the first joint of your thumb. Left hand: join the tips of your thumb and little finger.

meditation and Buddhist rituals, helps to cut through narrow-mindedness and strengthens your resolve to overcome negative patterns of behaviour that may be holding you back.

When this need is not met – for example, when someone ignores you, fails to recognize your capabilities and talents or demeans you – anger often follows. Anger – whether expressed or not – as well as burning hatred, vanity and pride are the negative emotions associated with an imbalance in the energy of the solar plexus chakra.

Emotionally, having a well-balanced fire element empowers you to develop the courage to face life’s challenges and not be afraid of taking responsibility for their outcome.