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What is the Significance of Yoga Mudras?

Based on the principle of Ayurveda, Yoga mudras are stated as a healing modality. The word mudra is a Sanskrit word (translated as a gesture). 
A mudra is the easy hand position. Mudras used in combination with yoga breathing exercises enliven the flow of prana in the body, therefore energising all parts of the body. 

When a finger signifying an element is brought in direct contact with the thumb, that element is brought into balance. Therefore the sickness caused by the imbalance is cured. Mudras start electromagnetic currents within the body which balance several constituting elements and restore fitness or well-being. The joining of fingers brings a result on the human body.

·         Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge)

How to do it:
Sit down in a meditative pose such as the Vajra Asana (Diamond Pose), Sukha Asana (Easy Pose), or Padma Asana (Lotus Pose). You just have to rest your hands on your knees with the palms facing upwards.

Benefits:

-Improves focus
-Helps us relax
-Treats sleeplessness
-Treats depression


Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Air)

How to do it:
Fold your index finger towards palms after that press with the thumb. Extend the rest fingers.

Benefits:

–eliminates gas problem
– relieves the difficulties associated with the air element such as: constipation, flatulence,  arthritis, etc.
  •          Prithvi Mudra (Mudra od Earth)

How to do it:
Join the tip of the ring finger with the thumb and put on pressure. Simple and sleek.!

Benefits:

– balance the element Earth in the body
– improves circulation of blood
- improves your digestion


         Agni Mudra (Mudra of Fire):

How to do it:

Close the ring finger towards palm after that press second phalanx with the base of thumbh and rest of the fingers keep spread. 

Benefits:

- reduces fat
- reduces body’s cholesterol
– improves the body’s metabolism


  •    Jal Mudra (Mudra of Water/ Varuna Mudra)
How to do it:
Touch the little finger tip of thumb and do not press the fingers. Try to keep the rest fingers straight.

Benefits:

-reduce body pains
-improves blood circulation
-reduce dryness of mouth


  •              Shunya Mudra or Sky Mudra (Mudra of Emptiness)

How to do it:
Bend the middle finger and on the mound of your thumb. Bend the thumb until it presses on middle finger. Other fingers should point straight up to the sky.

Benefits:

-reduce vertigo
-helps with tongue, nose and ear problem

·         Prana Healing (Mudra Mud rod Life)

How to do it:
Bend your ring finger and little finger then touch these 2 finger tips to tip of thumb.

Benefits:

- Energises body
– cure eye problems
– boosts your immune system



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