Yogic Mudras
Submitted by divine_sysop on May 5, 2010 - 06:54
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This presentation deals with ten important Mudras that can result in amazing health benefits. You can practice them 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. Your health is in your hands, literally...
Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge):
Method:
Touch the tip of your thumb with the tip of index finger, the other three fingers stretching out.
Specialty:
It is known as mudra of knowledge, as it enhances knowledge and wisdom. 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 or duration for this mudra. You can practice while sitting, standing or lying on the bed whenever and wherever you have time.
Benefits:
- Increases memory power and sharpens the brain.
- Enhances concentration and prevents insomnia.
- Upon regular practice, it cures all psychological disorders like hysteria, anger and depression.
Prithvi Mudra (Mudra of Earth):
Method:
Touch the tip of your ring finger with the tip of the thumb, the other three fingers stretching out.
Specialty:
It reduces all physical weaknesses.
Time/Duration:
It has no particular time or duration. You can practice it any time you want.
Benefits:
- It helps to increase the weight for weak people.
- It improves complexion of skin and makes the skin glow.
- It makes the body active by keeping it healthy.
Varuna Mudra (Mudra of Water):
Method:
Touch the tip of little finger with the tip of thumb, the other three fingers stretching out.
Specialty:
It balances the water content and prevents all diseases that occur due to lack of water.
Time/Duration:
It has no specific time or duration and one can practice it according to their convenience.
Benefits:
- It retains purity of 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 thumb and press with thumb, keeping the other three fingers straight.
Specialty:
It prevents all the diseases that occur due to imbalance of 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, Parkinsons disease and paralysis without any medicine.
- It is useful for cervical spondylitis, paralysis to face and catching of nerve in neck.
- It corrects gas disorder 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 dullness in your body.
Time/Duration:
One can practice it for 40 to 60 minutes daily till you are cured of 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 Sun):
Method:
Bend the ring finger and press it with thumb.
Specialty:
It sharpens the center in thyroid gland.
Time Duration:
Practice it twice daily 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 the ring finger and little finger and touch the tip of thumb with their tips while keeping the remaining two fingers stretched.
Specialty:
As it is the mudra of life, it improves the power of life. Upon regular practice, weak people become strong and active. It also reduces clamps in blood vessels.
Time/Duration:
There is no specific time or duration for this mudra. One can practice it anytime.
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 a 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 middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb, while the index finger touches the base of thumb and the little finger is stretched out.
Specialty:
It benefits the heart. It works like an injection in reducing heart attack. It is as powerful as sorbitrate tablet. It reduces gas content in the body.
Time/Duration:
Practice it as many times as you can. Heart patients and BP patients can practice it for 15 minutes twice daily 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 hands, keep the thumb of the left hand vertical and encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of right hand.
Specialty:
It generates heat in the body. Take milk, ghee, more water and fruit juices with the practice of this mudra for greater benefits.
Time/Duration:
Practice it any time you want. But dont 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.
