Mother Letter Postures of Ophanim
Alef: Mother of standing letters on 2 legs, Nervous system’s connection to cardiovascular system. Represents our natural will to survive. Is an open posture for receiving enough oxygen throughout the body
Mem: Mother of the Sitting Letters
For Digestion and Reproduction, creating inner balance
Shin: Mother of One-Footed Letters
Connected to balance, the Thinking Brain
Now that the body can survive, sustain and reproduce, it needs intelligence to be distinguished from other animals
Standing Vav: Brings a healing flow to the Immune System, contributes to more mental and physical flexibility