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TATVA YOGA (the Yoga of the Mudra)
The Mudra For Peace and Tranquility
Sat Jiwan Singh has devoted the last 30 years to the intense study of mudras
Peace of Mind Mudra
Starting time 3 minutes
Mantra - the mantra of your choice
Note: Extended Fingers point away from the body.
(note the middle fingers point away from the body)
This meditation will tranquilize the mind within three minutes
The hand position is called the mudra which pleases the mind
Buddha gave it his disciples for control of the mind. Sit in easy Pose with a straight spine and with the elbows bent, bring the hands up and in until they meet in front of the body at the level of the heart.
The elbows should be held up almost to the level of the hands. Bend the index fingers of each hand in towards the palm. Join them with each other so they press together along the second joint. The middle fingers are extended and meet at the fingertips.
The other fingers are curled into the hand. The thumbs meet at the fingertips.
Hold the mudra about 4 in. from the body with the extended fingers pointing away from the body
Focus on the tip of your Nose.
Inhale completely and hold the breath
Repeat the mantra of your choice 11 to 21 times.
Exhale hold the breath out
Repeat the mantra an equal number of times
Special Note: Mantra is not necessary - meditation can be on the breath.