Welcome, let’s enjoy some Taoist Exercises
Sum Faht Mudra Meditation
Each mudra moves slowly and fluidly into the other – do not rush or move too abruptly. Each mudra should be held for the same amount of time; a minute or more. Remember to breathe into the tantien throughout.
Bow – Respect – Begin with the gesture of respect, bowing sincerely.
Earth Mudra
Palms on knees; fingertips pointing toward the ground. We are connecting to the Earth. Making a solid foundation.
Lower Backbone
Left hand creates a soft fist 6 inches away from the solar plexus. This represents the lower half of the spine – figurative and literal foundation.
Upper Backbone
Right Fist over Left. Now we are addressing the entire spine and the flow of energies there. Building courage; physically, emotionally, spiritually.
Heart Energy Circulation
Left hand over right; thumb tips meeting; palms up in lap; circulate energy; Up the Left arm, toward the heart, down the right arm and around.
Yin Yang Mudra
Bring left palm up chest level, turn over, facing the right, keeping the elbow down; feel the energy between the two palms. Accept all your polarities and dualities.
Throat Chakra
Bring palms together (prayer), extend thumbs to point at the throat. Addressing the energies of the throat, opening, balancing, and enhancing our ability to speak with righteousness.
Heart Chakra
Lower prayer hands, pointing thumbs at the heart. Sum Faht is all about working with the spiritual/healing energy of the heart.
Crown Chakra
Tuck the thumbs back in and raise the prayer hands up above the crown; connecting with your One Source.
Root Chakra
Slowly lower the prayer position, pausing at the heart, turn fingers downward, continuing moving down with a full extension at the root.
Palms to Heaven
Raise both hands, palms up, shoulder-width apart, shoulder level. Work with the energies outside yourself.
Connect with Inner Source
Bring Left palm down to Tantien facing belly, place the right over left. Connecting with your inner energies.
Heavenly Eye
As you bow, bring hands into prayer position; touching your thumbs to your third eye, sit upright.
Gold Touches Water
Slowly lower the prayer position, pausing at the heart. As your palms open, let them rest upward on the lap as you bring the left thumb and second finger together. Working with the Terrestrial/Earthly Elements (cum soy).
Sun Touching Heaven
As the left-hand releases, bring the right thumb and second finger together. Working with Celestial Elements (Teen Yat).
Heavenly Triangle
Open the palms up on knees. Imagine a triangle formed with the 3rd Eye and midpoint of each palm. We surrender to the Self, Deepening our connection. Harmony and Balance.
Earth Mudra
Return to Earth; Turn Hands over on the knees, fingertips downward.
Bow
Thankfully – Bow in an unrushed, sincere gesture of respect.
Essence Breath
Rub palms together briskly on exhale; inhaling with palms over face; x 3
12 Brocades
