10 Mudra's Helth Benefits

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.