Your health
is, quite literally, in your hands….
A mudrā
(Sanskrit: मिा , lit. "seal") is a
symbolic or ritual gesture in Hinduism and Buddhism. While some mudrās involve
the entire body, most are performed with the hands and fingers. Mudrā
(Sanskrit) is "spiritual gesture" and energetic "seal of
authenticity" employed in the iconography and spiritual practice of Indian
religions and Taoism. (Wikipedia)
Mudrās are
arm, hand and body positions used in the traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism.
The great Buddha knew the use of mudrās and is often depicted using these
ritual gestures. Various Kung Fu forms contain positions identical to these
mudrās.
108 mudras
are used in regular Tantric rituals. Mudras are also used in Indian Classical
Dance. There are over 200 mudras in bharatanatyam and over 250 in mohiniattam.
GYAN MUDRA -
MUDRA OF KNOWLEDGE
Method:
Touch the tip
of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers
stretched out.
Specialty:
As it is a
mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of
thumb has centers of pituitary and endocrine glands. When we press
these centers by index finger the two glands work actively.
Time
duration:
There is no
particular time duration for this mudra. You can practice by
sitting, standing or
lying on bed
whenever and wherever you have time.
Benefits:
Increases
memory power and sharpens the brain
Enhances
concentration and prevents Insomnia
If we
practice it regularly, it will cure all psychological disorders like Mental,
Hysteria, Anger and Depression
PRITHVI
MUDRA – MUDRA OF EARTH
Method:
Tip of the
ring finger touches the tip of the thumb, with the other three fingers
stretched out.
Specialty:
It reduces
all physical weaknesses.
Time
Duration:
It has no
particular time duration. You can practice it any time you want.
Benefits:
It helps to
increase the weight for weak people
It improves
the complexion of skin and makes the skin to glow
It makes the
body active by keeping it healthy
VARUNA MUDRA
– MUDRA OF WATER
Method:
Tip of
little finger touches the tip of thumb, with the other three fingers stretched
out.
Specialty:
It balances
the water content and prevents all diseases which come due to lack of water.
Time
Duration:
It has
no specific time
duration and one
can practice it according to their time.
Benefits:
It retains
clarity in blood by balancing water content in the body
Prevents the
pains of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage
VAYU MUDRA - MUDRA OF AIR
Method:
Keep the
index finger on the base of the thumb and press with thumb keeping the other
three fingers straight.
Specialty:
It prevents
all the diseases that occur due to the imbalance of the air.
Time
Duration:
The practice
of this mudra for 45 minutes reduces the severity of the disease in 12 to 24
hours. For better results practice it for two months.
Benefits:
It cures
Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, Parkinson's disease and paralysis without any
medicine
It is useful
for Cervical Spondilytis,
paralysis to face
and catching of nerve in neck
It corrects
the disorder of gas in the stomach
SHUNYA MUDRA
– MUDRA OF EMPTINESS
Method:
Keep the
middle finger at the mount of Venus and press it with thumb.
Specialty:
It reduces
the dullness in our body.
Time
Duration:
One can
practice it for 40 to 60 minutes daily until to be cured from the disease.
Benefits:
It relieves
an earache within 4 or 5 minutes
It is useful
for the deaf and mentally challenged, but not for inborn ones.
SURYA MUDRA –
MUDRA OF THE SUN
Method:
Bend the
ring finger and press it with thumb.
Specialty:
It sharpens
the center in thyroid gland.
Time
Duration:
Practice it
daily twice for 5 to 15 minutes.
Benefits:
It reduces
cholesterol in body and helps in reducing weight
It reduces
anxiety
It corrects
indigestion problems
Prana Mudra - Mudra of Life
Method:
Bend ring
finger and little finger and touch the tip of thumb with their tips keeping the
remaining two fingers stretched.
Specialty:
As it is the
mudra of life, it improves the power of life. Weak people become strong. It
reduces the clamps in blood vessels. If we practice it regularly, we will
become active.
Time
Duration:
No specific
time duration. One can practice it any time.
Benefits:
It improves
immunity
Improves the
power of eyes and reduces eye related diseases
It removes
the vitamin deficiency and fatigue
Apana Mudra - Mudra of Digestion
Method:
The tips of
middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb while the other two
fingers are stretched out.
Specialty:
It plays
an important role
in our health
as it regulates the excretory system.
Time
Duration:
Practice it
daily for 45 minutes, but practice for longer time yields more benefits.
Benefits:
It regulates
diabetes
It cures
constipation and piles
It helps
excreting the normal waste regularly
Apana Vayu Mudra - Mudra of Heart
Method:
The tips of
the middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb, while the index
finger touches the base of thumb and little finger stretched out..
Specialty:
It benefits
the heart. It works like injection in the reduction of heart attack. It is as
powerful as sorbitate tablet. It reduces the gas content in body.
Time
Duration:
Practice it
as many times as you can. Heart patients and BP patients can practice it for 15
minutes daily twice for better results.
Benefits:
It
strengthens the heart and regularizes palpitation
It regulates
excretory system
It redeems
gastric trouble
Linga Mudra - Mudra of Heat
Method:
Interlock
the fingers of both the hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically
straight and encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right hand.
Specialty:
It generates
heat in our body. Take milk, ghee, more water and fruit juices
in addition to
practice of this
mudra for much benefits.
Time
Duration:
Practice it
any time you want. But don't practice it a lot as it produces heat in the body.
It can cause sweating even in winter if you practice it longer.
Benefits:
It stops
production of phlegm and gives power to lungs
It cures
severe cold and bronchial infection
It
invigorates the body
You can do this anytime, anyplace – in the bus,
train, car, office or at home. To believe it, you must try it. There is nothing to lose and much to gain.