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.
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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 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 extention 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.
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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 mid point 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.
Rub palms together briskly on exhale; inhaling with palms over face; x 3
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