Mudras Gertrud Hirschi

DETAILS : 

• Author : Gertrud Hirschi 
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Coronet
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 7 January 2016
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1473632137 
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473632134
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 300  g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Mudras: Yoga in Your Hands, authored by the internationally renowned Swiss yoga teacher Gertrud Hirschi, is a groundbreaking, universally acclaimed guide to the healing power of sacred hand gestures. Published globally by Weiser Books, this classic wellness manual acts as a definitive bridge connecting ancient Eastern spiritual practices with modern, everyday self-care. The core philosophy of this book centers on the premise that our hands contain a highly sensitive map of energy channels and reflex zones directly linked to the brain and vital organs. Hirschi presents these mudras (finger postures) not as esoteric rituals, but as a accessible, portable form of yoga that anyone can practice anytime—whether sitting in traffic, working at a desk, or relaxing at home—to actively redirect life force energy, alleviate physical ailments, and restore emotional equilibrium.

The book is structurally arranged as a highly practical, user-friendly wellness encyclopedia. It opens with a thorough, easy-to-understand explanation of how mudras work, their historical roots in Ayurvedic healing, and how specific fingers correspond to the five natural elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. The heart of the volume delivers an expansive directory of over fifty distinct hand positions, including classic gestures like the Gyan Mudra for mental clarity, the Apana Mudra for physical detoxification, and specialized variations to combat modern issues like stress, asthma, fatigue, and emotional heartbreak. Each profile is thoughtfully supported by clear visual illustrations, detailed step-by-step instructions, and a unique holistic routine that pairs the physical gesture with specific herbal remedies, dietary advice, targeted breathing techniques (pranayama), and affirming mental meditations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gertrud Hirschi is an elite yoga instructor, therapist, and best-selling author who has run her own respected yoga academy in Zurich, Switzerland, for over three decades. Widely regarded as Europe's leading authority on mudras, her extensive body of work focuses on adapting complex, traditional Indian yoga disciplines into simple, practical tools tailored for busy Western lifestyles. She is also the author of Mudra Cards and Yoga for Your Life.

Hirschi’s instructional and authorial style is uniquely warm, compassionate, and deeply encouraging. Writing as an expert spiritual peer who treats wellness as a gentle, everyday journey, she strips away intimidating technical jargon in favor of clear, grounded, and life-affirming advice. By seamlessly blending clinical physiological benefits with heartfelt spiritual wisdom, her collective literature continues to serve as an enduring global benchmark for holistic healers, yoga practitioners, and individuals seeking natural ways to manage their mental and physical well-being.