Mudra Yoga

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Mudra Yoga


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Introduction Mudra is a term with many meanings. It is

used to signify a gesture, a mystic position ofthe hands, a seal or even a symbol

Mudras are an integral part of the science ofYoga. Certain Mudras along with Pranayamahelps a great deal in harmonizing the Bodymind. It a!ects the Physical, Mental " thePranic Bodies directly

#he $niverse is composed of %ve elements,earth, air, water, %re, and ether. &imilarly ourbody is also a union of %ve elements which isrepresented by our %ve %ngers


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'yan MudraMethod:

#ouch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the inde(%nger, with the other three %ngers stretched out.

Specialty:

* mudra of +nowledge, it enhances the +nowledge.#he tip of thumb correlates to the pituitary andendocrine glands. hen you press these centerswith the inde( %nger the two glands wor+ actively.

Benefts:

Increases memory power and sharpens the brain

-nhances concentration and prevents Insomnia

hen practiced regularly, it will relievepsychological disorders li+e ysteria, *nger and/epression


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0ayu Mudra

Method:1eep the inde( %nger on the base of thethumb and press with the thumb +eepingthe other three %ngers straight.

Specialty:

Prevents diseases that occur due toimbalances in the air.

Benefts:

2elieves 2heumatism, *rthritis, 'out,

Par+inson3s disease and paralysis withoutany medicine.

$seful for Cervical &pondilytis, paralysis ofthe face, and pressure on nerves in nec+.

2elieves gas pressure in the stomach.


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*a+ash MudraMethod:

1eep the middle %nger at the tip of thumb and

+eeping the other %ngers straight.

Specialty:

'et relief in bone related problem and ma+e your

bone strong, eart related problem are

also bene%ted by practicing this mudra.Benefts:

#o deto(ify the body by the elimination ofmetabolic wastes

#o overcome discomfort caused by overeating

#o relieve congestion 4and pain5 in the head

4due to migraine or sinusitis5, ear6s 4due toinfection5, chest 4due to infection 6 asthma 5

igh blood pressure

Irregular heartbeats


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&hunya Mudra or

Mudra of -mptiness

Method:1eep the middle %nger at the

base of thumb and press with

the thumb +eeping the other

%ngers straight.Specialty:

2educes the dullness in the body.

Benefts:

2elieves an earache within 7 or8 minutes

$seful for the deaf andmentally challenged


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Prithvi Mudra

Method:#his mudra is formed by

9oining together the

tips of the ring %nger andthe thumb.

Specialty:this mudra increases the

Prithvi 4earth5 element

within the body.

Benefts:

2educe &+inrashes Control airloss

2educe Burning in eyes

2educestomach 4acidity5


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&urya Mudra or

Mudra of the &un

Method:

Bend the ring %nger and pressit with thumb.

Specialty:

Correlates to the thyroidgland.

Benefts:

2educes cholesterol in body

and helps in reducing weight

2educes an(iety

Corrects or relievesindigestion


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0arun Mudra

Method:#ip of little %nger touches the tip ofthumb with the other three %ngersstretched out.

Specialty:Balances the water content andprevents all diseases which come dueto lac+ of water.

Benefts:

2etains clarity in blood by balancingwater content in the body

Prevents the pain of 'astroenteritisand Muscle &hrin+age


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:al &hama+ Mudra

Method#ip of little %nger touches the base ofthumb and press with thumb and theother three %ngers stretched out.

Specialty

It brings about a reduction of the :al4water5 element within the body.

Benefts

/ropsy -(cessive salivation atery

eyes 2unning nose

yperacidity,

/iarrhoea


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*pan Mudra or

Mudra of /igestion

Method:

#he tips of middle %nger and ring %ngertouch the tip of thumb while the othertwo %ngers are stretched out.

Specialty: Plays an important role in ourhealth as it regulates the e(cretorysystem.

Benefts: 2egulates diabetes

2elieves constipation and piles

elps establish regular e(cretion of solidwaste


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;ing MudraMethod:

Interloc+ the %ngers of both hands and+eep the thumb of the left hand

vertically straight and encircle it with

#he thumb and the inde( %nger of theright.

Specialty:

'enerates heat in the body. #a+emil+, ghee, more water and fruit 9uices

in addition to the practice of this mudra

for many

Benefts:

&tops production of phlegm and gives

power to lungs 2elieves severe cold and bronchial

infections

Invigorates the body

Time duration: Practice any

time. But do not overpracticeas it produces heat in the

body. It can cause e(cessivesweating even in winter.
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Prana Mudra

Method:Bend ring %nger and little %nger

and touch the tip of thumb with their tips

+eeping the remaining two %ngersstretched.

Specialty:*s it is the mudra of life, this

improves the life force. #he wea+ become

strong.

Benefts:

*void su!ering from cold and caugh Improves the power of the eyes and

reduces eye related issues

2elieves vitamin de%ciency


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a+ini Mudra

Method:#ips of the corresponding %ngers

touch each other.

Specialty:

elps to boost thin+ing andConcentration.

Benefts:

It enhance the memory power,

#o improve concentration, Promotes calmness,

improve decision ma+ing.


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