Namaskar Mudra: Method and Benefits

Method:

• Join both hands together and place them in front of the heart.
• Ensure that the fingers, thumbs, and palms are touching but without pressing them tightly. There should be a natural gap between the palms.
• Keep the arms close to the ribs, and the fingers near the chin.

Benefits:

1. Inner Balance:
   • Sitting in this posture for just 5 minutes creates internal balance, harmony, and peace, while reducing mental disturbances.
2. Brain Balance:
   • The right hand is connected to the left side of the brain, and the left hand to the right side. Joining both hands together brings balance between the two hemispheres of the brain.
3. Prayer Posture:
   • It is the posture of prayer, which brings peace to the mind.
4. Reduces Anger:
   • The phrase “Join hands, let go of anger” reflects that when hands are joined in this mudra, it’s difficult to express anger.
5. Increases Friendliness and Humility:
   • Regular practice fosters feelings of friendship and humility.
6. Balancing Energy Channels:
   • Joining both hands balances the lunar and solar energy channels, allowing the Sushumna channel to flow freely.
7. Strengthens the Nervous System:
   • It strengthens the nervous system, balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
8. Reduces Negative Planetary Influences:
   • By joining both hands, the influence of negative planetary forces diminishes, and the five elements achieve balance.
9. Health Benefits:
   • This mudra benefits the diaphragm, heart, lungs, and brain, improving conditions related to these organs. It also works wonders for shoulder and hand ailments, awakening the Anahata Chakra.
10. Healing Power:

• Practicing this mudra for just 5 minutes every hour can bring significant relief in chronic conditions within days.

11. Prayer’s Power:

• Prayer is considered the greatest magic. What may seem impossible for a doctor may be achievable through sincere prayer.

12. Merging with Others:

• The meaning of Namaskar is to merge with the person in front, forgetting oneself.

13. Cultivates Gratitude:

• This mudra fosters a feeling of deep gratitude.