His Holiness Dr. Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji unveiled six special Pranayama Mudras for Healthy Life for the first time on 21st June 2014 at Jesus Datta Retreat Center in USA, and thereafter at Mauna Yoga Conference in Germany. These mudras are to be practiced in unison with Sahaja Pranayama (deep diaphragmatic breathing) for about three to six minutes each, while mentally chanting Om (Omkara Nadham).
Certain mudras described can be practiced for longer periods of time, while a few have time restrictions. When it is indicated that a mudra be held firmly, this means just tight enough to feel one’s pulse. Asana (posture) is not of foremost importance while practicing Mudras. However, it is imperative that the spine and head be kept in upright position and the body in a relaxed state.
Mudras are basically signs with hands and fingers − particularly finger tips, which are the centers of nerve endings. They enhance the interaction between the psychic, subtle and physical aspects of the body. From time immemorial yogis had the intricate knowledge of finger tips and their relationship with Pancha Bhootas and Pancha Prana Tatwas. Today the modern science has widely acknowledged that acupressure, if appropriately applied on the fingertips, may cure certain diseases.
The mudras channel the subtle pranic energies to particular subtle centers, or chakras (Muladhara, Swadhistana, Manipuraka, Anahata, Vishudda and Ajna). This activates and energizes the chakras, which in turn transmit energy to corresponding parts of the body. Energy radiating from the chakras churns the Pancha Praana Shaktis ( Prana, Apaana, Vyaana, Udaana and Samaana Vayus) and thereby purifies associated organs. The result is perfect synchronization of the five elemental energies. This flow of energy from the chakras through the subtle nerves purges all the disease causing etheric patches in the corresponding part of the body.