The positions of hands or otherwise called ”mudras” have had a very important role in the practice of yoga, so they are also known as “the producers of joy.”
This practice is explained by the huge amount of nerve endings containing our fingers so when they’re pressed in a specific way, they help us connect channels that allow energy circulating through the body.
The best thing about them is that you can do them anywhere and at any time. You just need several minutes and you’ll manage to reach a state of absolute relaxation!
GYAN MUDRA FOR HEALING (MUDRA OF KNOWLEDGE) :
How To Do:Sit in a lotus posture peacefully and keep your hand on knee then touch thumb tip with your index finger tip and keep the remaining three fingers free like straight or close.
Benefits:
This mudra will help you relax your mind and improve the ability to concentrate better.
Your brain power will be sharp and smart.
It can cure insomnia.
Regular practice can keep you stress relief and depression.
VAYU MUDRA (MUDRA OF AIR) :
How To Do:Fold your index finger towards your palm and press with the base of thumb. Keep the rest of the three fingers extend as much as possible.
Benefits:
This yoga mudra eliminates the excess of gases from your body.
It can help you relieve many problems such as: flatulence, constipation, cervical spondylitis, arthritis etc.
PRITHVI MUDRA FOR HEALING (MUDRA OF EARTH):
How To Do:Touch the tip of your ring finger with the tip of your thumb and then pressing the both fingers with each other keep the remaining fingers extended out.
Benefits:
This mudra gesture balances the Earth element in your body.
It improves your body weight, blood circulation, digestive power and vitamin deficiency associated problems.
AGNI MUDRA (MUDRA OF FIRE) :
How To Do:It is related to the Fire element in your body. Close the ring finger towards your palm and press the second phalanx with the thumb base. Keep the rest of the fingers extended out. Do it early in the morning on an empty stomach in order to get the best results. If you’re suffering from acidity, don’t do this Agni mudra!
Benefits :
You’ll reduce the levels of cholesterol in your body, reduce fats, improve your metabolism and boost the whole immune system.
JAL MUDRA (VARUNA MUDRA/ MUDRA OF WATER):
How To Do:This is the basic yoga mudra. Just touch the little fingertip with the tip of your thumb and don’t press the fingers! Then keep the rest of the fingers straight. The preferable position is to sit cross-legged.
Benefits:
It improves your blood circulation and reduces different types of body pain.
It helps in bringing back taste sensations and helps in reducing mouth dryness.
SHUNYA MUDRA (MUDRA OF EMPTINESS):
How To Do:The first phalanx of your middle finger should be pressed with the thumb base.
Benefits:
It is helpful in ENT (ear, nose, tongue) problems, vertigo and motion sickness.
PRANA HEALING (MUDRA OF LIFE ):
How To Do :
Bend your little finger and ring finger and then touch these two fingertips to the tip of your thumb.
Benefits:
You’ll feel much more energetic and you’ll boost the body’s immunity.
You will also prevent fatigue.
You’ll cure all your problems with your eyes!
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