Meditation 4: Ring Finger Energy

The ring finger is associated with Apollo, the sun god, and the root chakra,
which rules the pelvic floor. This force gives stamina, staying power, and
the power to be assertive. The Chinese have classified this finger with the
deep meridian of the liver. The power of the liver gives a person patience,
serenity, hope, and vision for the future. The "triple warmer" also begins
in the tip of the ring finger. This meridian rules all protective functions in
the body and is responsible for body temperature, which in turn regulates
cell function. If it works in an optimal manner, it gives the ability to maintain
our equilibrium in stressful situations, which is also the precondition
for a well-functioning immune system. The force that dominates this finger
provides stability, is penetrating, and strives upward.

Exercise
Sit or lie down. Now encircle your left ring finger with the four fingers of
your right hand, with the right thumb extending to the middle of your left
hand. Close your eyes.
Imagine bare earth and crushed rock in all its forms—as deserts,
mountains, and islands. What happens when masses of earth begin
to move? When the earth dries out? When the earth is completely
exposed to the sun? Now imagine fertile earth. Slowly let the vegetation
be created—little plants, big plants, much green. Now focus
on one single seed resting deep within the earth. With every breath,
something moves inside until the seed bursts and a shoot stretches in the direction of the light. At the same time, it sprouts roots deep into
the earth. It becomes a tree that grows very slowly. You wait
patiently and watch how the plant develops into its full size. Time
has no significance. Only the constant growth counts. The tree
blooms anew every year, and bears fruit. Like the tree, we also do
not know why this is. Like the tree, we want to give ourselves completely
to life, and know this has its purpose, even if we will probably
never be able to completely fathom the great mystery. As the tree
changes every year, our inner development also continues. We decisively
influence whether it is joyful or sorrowful.
Keep holding your finger for a while and feel the flowing warmth. Then
encircle your right ring finger and hold it for the same amount of time.

Meditations for each Finger

The following meditations will help you consciously experience your individual fingers and the strength within them. You will become acquainted with your fingers, learning to trust and love them. The positive experiences that I have had confirm that the classification of chakra energy with each of the fingers is accurate. It meaningfully
complements the meridian system. Your conscious and constructive thoughts are also useful.


here. As already mentioned, thoughts and feelings influence every body
function. What you "set your heart on" and "talk yourself into" will manifest
itself within a foreseeable amount of time.
Hindu healing practitioners already discovered long ago that too
much or too little of an element (earth, water, air, fire, and ether) causes the
body to become imbalanced or even seriously ill. See page 30 for more information
on this topic. We can restore the harmony within us through the
corresponding images. Just as every element can have a positive influence
on us, it can also destroy us. The individual elements naturally influence
each other. Every element has special needs that can be easily satisfied in a
balanced and calm dynamic state. But how often are we stressed, rest and
exercise too little, eat too much, or let ourselves be plagued by worries? All
or this throws us off balance. When the body is no longer capable of attaining
harmony, we are out of balance and we become susceptible to disease.

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Mudras for Connecting with the Divine

Have you ever read that a person will be asked at Heaven's gate if he or she has prayed or meditated enough while on Earth? Definitely not. It doesn't matter how often we sit or kneel and meditate, but rather how and whether we have lived a fulfilled life and expressed the will of cosmic consciousness through what we have done and not done. Our task in life consists of doingour best and leaving the works up to the Divine before and after their completion.
The supreme rule of all great religious communities has always
been, "Pray and work." We don't have to join an order to do this; we can
also do it alone.
Mudras 19, 40, 42, 43 ,44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, and 52 help us find
repose and also lead us to inner peace, contentment, and joy. In turn, we
should let peace and joy flow into our words and works, carrying them out
into the world.

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Mudras for Solving Everyday Problems

Yoga Mudras for solving everyday problems.
Common sense tells us that every problem contains its own solution. It is
part of human nature to be repeatedly faced with challenges, situations,
and problems that demand a solution. This keeps us alert, sharpens our
senses, and challenges our rational mind. In the silence of meditation we
can go into our depths and come into contact with the Highest. Here we
can ask, and the right answer always comes in the right way through
another person, a book, a voice on the radio, a feeling, or in some other
way, and at the right time. I could tell you lots interesting stories on this theme that I learned while seeking the wisdom of the mudras. This is
almost a wonder! My husband recently remarked, "You are either the
luckiest person on Earth or a witch!" But, obviously, neither of these are
true. I have attained a good portion of confidence and trust in the cosmic
forces because of all my experiences—that is my luck today. But it wasn't
always that way!
When making decisions, whether they are small or large, never forget
to make use of meditation. And if there is something that you absolutely
want to have, but don't receive it (when an apartment or a job gets taken
away from under your nose, etc.), then there is certain to be something better
waiting for you.
The following mudras are particularly suited for solving everyday
problems: 14, 16, 18, 31, 42, 50, and 51.

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Reflex Zones in our body

The hand reflex zones correspond to the foot reflex zones, the massage treatment of which is generally known today. Both of the following illustrations show the reflex points or surfaces that are connected with the muscles and organs. Since some of the organs are only found on one side of the body (such as the heart and liver), this is reflected in the hands.


Since hands come in different sizes, you may not find the exact pressure point immediately. But with some practice, even the nonexpert can find the right spot.
When you have found the desired point, massage it with your thumb, using light pressure and slow, circular movements. One to 3 minutes are enough.

Acupressure and Healing

Next to acupuncture, acupressure is the best-known Chinese healing method in the Western countries. Instead of using needles, the meridians are stimulated with the fingers. In the following two illustrations you can see the corresponding points. The non expert can simply press them lightly with the thumb for several minutes to achieve a positive effect.



If vou have high blood pressure, massage the middle finger from the root to the tip. To counteract low blood pressure, massage the middle finger from the tip to the root. Do the same with the index finger if you have diarrhea or constipation.