MUDRA SHASTRA
Dhyan
Mudra
Method –
Join the tips of the thumb and index finger with little pressure and let the
other fingers remain straight. This Mudra should be performed for at least 15
minutes. Thumb represents Agnitatva, while index finger represents Vayutatva.
Unsteadiness of mind indicates Vayu. Thumb is considered to be the seat of the
intellect. Therefore, when the tips of the thumb and index finger are joined,
Vayutatva and Agnitatva merge, which enables peace of mind. This positively
impacts the nervous system.
This
neutralizes the stress and pacifies the anger. A feeling of happiness is
generated. It enhances memory and concentration. The brain gets refreshed and
nerves are strengthened. This has beneficial effects in diseases such as
chorea, facial paralysis and paralysis. It establishes control over mind and
emotions. The structure of hormone secreting glands is well regulated.The
efficiency of pituitary and thyroid glands improves. This Mudra is beneficial
in mental problems such as laziness, loss of memory, agitation, fear, low
self-esteem and depression. This Mudra also helps in regaining sleep in the
event of insomnia.
Akash
Mudra
Method–
Join the tips of the middle finger and
thumb with little pressure and let the other fingers remain straight. This
Mudra can be repeated any number of times.
This
Mudra is beneficial in case of diseases associated with cavities in the body,
which are caused by imbalance in Akashtatva, which is represented by the middle
finger. This Mudra helps in Dhyan (meditation). It purifies emotions and
thoughts.
It
is beneficial in case of migraine and any pain in the head. It helps in curing
the contagious diseases of the ears and chest. Bones are strengthened. It
alleviates the pain associated with heart disease, regulates heartbeats and
controls high blood pressure. However, people whose hearts have expanded should
not perform this, Mudra.
Method –
Join the tips of the ring finger and thumb with little pressure and let the
other fingers remain straight.
The
thumb represents Agnitatva, while ring finger represents Pruthvitatva. The
latter primarily exists in bones, muscles, cartilages, skin and fat. This Mudra
imparts strength to the body. It balances the above two Tatvas in the body. It
is also known as Agnishamak Mudra.
This
Mudra enhances the life energy. It imparts strength to weakened hands and feet
and other organs weakened in diseases such as paralysis. It helps in
strengthening worn out bones and helps in quickly fusing broken bones. It helps
in the healing of wounds and gaining weight. It increases tolerance levels.
Skin becomes healthy and glows. This Mudra is also beneficial in problems such
as fair fall and premature graying. For this Pruthvi Mudra should be followed
by Pran Mudra.
Varun
Mudra
Method –
Join the tips of the little finger and thumb with little pressure and let the
other fingers gently remain straight. This Mudra represents Jaltatva. It aids
in excretion by improving the functioning of the concerned organs. This Mudra
can be performed anywhere, anytime and can be repeated.
This
aids in curing any kind of skin disorders such as dry skin, cracks and burns.
It reduces excess Pitta Dosha and regains the taste in the mouth. It enables
proper urination. It cures the joint pain arising out of reduced lubrication
and the wear and tear of bones. It is helpful in blood purification. It also
helps in dry eyes, dry cough and dryness in the digestive tract. It is
beneficial in diseases such as gastro.
Among
the Panch Pran (the five types of life energy), the Vayu (air element) known as
Pran, is active in the chest region, between the vocal cords and the diaphragm.
It energizes the heart and lungs. It is the energy that enables inhalation.
Method:
Join
the tips of the little and ring fingers with the tip of the thumb. Our body is
primarily made up of the Pruthvi Tatva (earth element) and the Jal Tatva (water
element). Joining the tips of the above fingers brings better coordination
between these elements. This Mudra creates a powerful flow of energy because of
the coming together of Pruthvi, Jal and Agni (represented by the thumb). While
curing any disease, Pran Mudra complements the practice of any other Mudra.
Benefits:
• Removes chronic fatigue, weakness and intolerance – Improves immunity
• Removes mental stress, anger, restlessness, jealousy, pride and irritability
• Helps cure obstructions and burning while urinating
• Helps improve the health of eyes by curing burning, red and dry eyes,
cataract and other eye ailments
• Effective on dry, red, wrinkled, and inflamed skin, rash, reddish marks and
leprosy
• Improves circulation by removing the blockages and impurity in the blood
vessels
Apan
Mudra
Among
the Panch Pran, the Vayu known as Apan is active in the region of lower abdomen
below the navel. It energizes the large intestine, kidneys, anus and
reproductive organs. It enables excretion of waste products from the body.
Method:
Join
the tips of the middle and ring fingers with the tip of the thumb.The middle finger represents the Akash Tatva
(space element), the ring finger represents the Pruthvi Tatva (earth element)
and the thumb represents the Agni Tatva (fire element). It brings coordination
among all these three elements.
Benefits:
• Regularizes the ejection of feces, urine, ova, sperms and intestinal gases
• Controls stomach problems such as stomachache, vomiting, hiccups and
restlessness
• Stops toothache and improves their health
• Controls diabetes (also perform the Pran Mudra after this)
• Daily practice for 10 minutes for a month before the date of delivery helps
in a painless and safe delivery
To
enable smooth functioning of all organs
Method:
Join the tips of all fingers of both hands and turn them towards the sky. This
balances the Panchtatvas.
Among
the Panchpran, Saman is active in the region of the heart and navel. It
provides energy to liver, intestines, stomach and pancreas. Its main functions
include regulation and activation of the digestion process, and absorption and
distribution of nutrients to the body. This Mudra balances the Panchtatvas
leading to overall wellness.
Udan
Mudra
Among
the Panch Pran, the Vayu known as Udan is active in the region between the eyes
and the throat. The Adnya Chakra and the Vishuddh Chakra in the subtle body are
located here. It activates the sense organs of eyes, tongue, nose and ears, and
the mind.
Method:
Gently press the tip of the index finger to the tip of the thumb. Place the tip
of the middle finger on the nail of the index finger. Let the other two fingers
remain straight.The index finger represents
the Vayu Tatva (air element), the middle finger represents the Akash Tatva (air
element) and the thumb represents the Agni Tatva (fire element). Keeping the
middle finger on the index finger excites the Vayu Tatva charged with Akash
Tatva through the medium of Agni Tatva, which brings efficiency to the hollow
organs in the body.
Benefits:
• Beneficial for the vocal cords and voice, and removes the shivering and
stuttering in the same
• Cures problems associated with the nose and the respiratory system such as
loss of smell and breathing difficulties
• Improves the functioning of the thyroid gland
Among
the Panch Pran, the Vayu known as Vyan occupies the entire body. It controls
and regularizes the movements of the body by travelling through all the
vessels. The motion of Vyan determines the blood pressure.
Method:
Join the tips of the index and middle fingers to the tip of the thumb.
According to Ayurved the bodily tendency of Vaat is created out of Vayu and
Akash Tatvas. This Mudra balances the Vaat in the body.
Benefits:
• Controls and balances high or low blood pressure
• Beneficial in case of mental problems such as lack of initiative and
enthusiasm, slow thought process and low grasping power
• Beneficial in problems of drowsiness and excess sleep
Vayu
Mudra
Method:
Touch the base of the thumb lightly with the index finger and then gently rest
the thumb on the latter. Let the other fingers remain straight.
When
Vat gets trapped in one part of the body it leads to severe pain. The trapped
air element creates obstacles in blood circulation. Vayu Mudra removes the
excess air element from the body. With this, blood circulation becomes smooth
once again and the pain recedes. Regular practice of Vayu Mudra can help in
overcoming ailments connected to Vat Dosh such as chorea, paralysis, cervical
spondylitis, and pain the back, legs or knees. Arthritis can be treated with
this Mudra. For this, Vayu Mudra should be followed by Varun Mudra and lastly
Pran Mudra.
This
Mudra can save a person from a heart attack. It is also known as Sanjeevani
Mudra since it can revive a dying person. Its effects are immediately visible.
Method:
As
the name suggests it is a combination of Apan and Vayu Mudras. Touch the base
of the thumb with the tip of the index finger, and touch the tip of the former
to the tips of the middle and ring fingers.The practice of this Mudra brings
the combined benefits of Vayu and Apan Mudras. It releases the accumulated Vayu
Tatva from the body, particularly the chest, and improves the blood circulation
in the heart. This immediately relieves the pain and heaviness.
Benefits:
• Brings quick relief from pain if practiced immediately after a person starts
experiencing symptoms of a heart attack – Removes the excess Vayu Tatva from
the stomach – Strengthens the muscles of the heart thereby improving its
functioning (The patient experiences yawning and burping after practicing this
Mudra, which removes the excess Vayu accumulated in the chest region and brings
relief.)
• Helps overcome chest pain, sweating and fatigue – Regularizes irregular
heartbeats
• Removes the obstacles in blood circulation
• Calms down the burning sensation arising from excess Pitta formation –
Beneficial in case of constipation
• Useful in case of toothache
• Improves the functioning of various organs in the digestive system
Shunya
Mudra
Method:
Touch
the base of the thumb with the middle finger and then gently rest the thumb on
the latter.
This
Mudra removes the excess Akashtatva in the body. It helps in curing tinnitus,
ear ache, deafness and dumbness. It is also beneficial in case of insomnia and
in getting rid of numbness in the chest, head and belly. Practicing this Mudra
also controls dizziness.
Method:
Touch the base of the thumb with the tips of the index and middle fingers, and
then gently rest the thumb on them. It is a combination of the Shunya and Vayu
Mudras.
It
reduces the excessive Akash and Vayu Tatvas.
Benefits:
• Cures insomnia – Improves the power of the mind
• Cures the pain and creaking in the joints
• Helps in overcoming disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, lack of bodily
balance, giddiness, vertigo, and irregular and painful menses
• Cures stuttering and hoarseness of voice
• Helps in case of ailments such as severe headache, earache, toothache, sore
throat and heel pain, if followed up with Pran Mudra
Surya
Mudra
One
that reduces obesity This Mudra generates heat in the body in line with the
Sun’s nature. This reduces the Pruthvitatva in the body and increases the
Agnitatva. This boosts the metabolism in the body.
Method:
Touch the base of the thumb with the ring finger and then gently rest the thumb
on the latter.Surya Mudra reduces the
excess Pruthvitatva in the body and increases Agnitatva. The latter is also
connected with sight. Weak people should not perform this Mudra.It balances the
body temperature by controlling unwarranted chills and shivering. Disorders
associated with cold such as cough, nose congestion, infection or water
accumulation in the lungs and asthma. It cures problems such as loss of
appetite, indigestion and constipation. Weight gain is regulated due to
increased metabolism. It helps to reduce the cholesterol levels in the body. It
is also helpful in case of cataract.
Ruksh Mudra (Jalodarnashak
Mudra)
Method:
Join the base of the thumb with the little finger and then gently rest the
thumb on the latter.
The
little finger represents Jaltatva. This Mudra regulates the excess water
element in the stomach. It removes the excess Jaltatva from the body.It helps in case of liver cirrhosis. In this disease,
metabolism slows down since the functioning of the liver is affected. Excess
water accumulates in the stomach. The Mudra brings relief in this disease. It
also cures the problem of water accumulation in lungs and joints due to
infection. It helps overcome inflammation in any part of the body.
Elephantiasis is cured. This Mudra also brings relief in case of watery
discharge from eyes or nose, dysentery and excessive urination. It regulates
the excessive bleeding during menstruation.
Ling
Mudra
This
Mudra impacts the Agni Tatva (fire element) and helps increase the body
temperature. A person suffering from problems such as Pitta imbalance, fever
and stomach ulcer should not practice this Mudra.
Method:
Interlock the fingers of both hands and let one of the thumbs remain upright.
This Mudra triggers the fire element in the body.Since
this Mudra increases the body temperature do not practice it for more than 15
minutes at a stretch. Stop practicing it after the underlying problem has been
cured.
Benefits:
• Immediately controls hypothermia, common cold arising from weather conditions
and shivering
• Cures problems pertaining to excess secretion arising out of wet cough, other
cough related ailments, common cold and blocked nose
• Cures ailments such as asthma, cough accumulation in the chest, tuberculosis
and water accumulation in the lungs – Enhances the lung capacity
• Cures conditions such as restlessness occurring in an air-conditioned room,
extreme chill, shivering and heaviness
• Cures related diseases by increasing the body heat
• Removes unwanted fat
• Helps those who have the Kaph tendency in the body when done in winter –
Helps when done for 15 minutes in the morning and evening when suffering from
common cold
• Helps in restoring the displaced navel center that causes problems such as
indigestion and diarrhea
Method:
Wrap
the four fingers of the right hand around the thumb of the left hand. Let the
four fingers of the left hand stand erect. Rest the upper part of the thumb of
the right hand on the tip of the index finger of the left hand. Since, this
formation resembles a conch, it is called Shankh Mudra.
Benefits:
• Improves the voice – Helps those who need to talk a lot
• Improves digestion
• Cures constipation and enables smooth motions
• Improves the functioning of the thyroid gland
Sahaj
Shankh Mudra
Method:
Press
both hands by joining them together and interlock the fingers. Let both the
thumbs stand up parallel to each other while pressing on the side of the index
finger. This is the Sahaj Shankh Mudra. Sit in the Vajrasan (a body pose –
Aasanas are the third step of Ashtang Yog) while performing this Mudra.
According
to the physiology described in Yog Shaastra, this Mudra enables the smooth flow
of life energy in 10 important Nadis (channels in the subtle body for movement
of cosmic consciousness). This Mudra strengthens the body. The 10 important
Nadis refer to Sushumna, Ida, Pingala, Gandhari, Hastijivha, Pusha, Yashaswini,
Alambusa, Kuhu and Shankhini.
Benefits:
• Brings flexibility to the spine and makes it erect – Effective in problems
such as slipped disc
• Destroys disorders related to the reproductive system
• Brings relief in problems afflicting the elderly such as some kind of
protrusion, and lack of control over urine and stool ejection – Strengthens the
anal muscles
• Removes problems such as heaviness in the tongue, faltered speech and unable
to utter the first word
Spine
is known as Merudand in Samskrut. Practice of this Mudra removes the strain
experienced in the back. As a part of this Mudra, both hands are used to make
different poses.
Method:
Right hand: Join the tips of the middle and little fingers with that of the
thumb. Let the ring and index fingers remain straight.Left hand: Place the
middle joint of the thumb on the nail of the index finger. Ensure that the tip
of the thumb does not touch.This helps to balance the Tatvas of Akash (space)
and Jal (water). This enables smooth movement of the vertebrae in the spine
with the help of Vayu Tatva (air element). When the tip of the index finger
touches the middle joint of the thumb the level of Vayu Tatva is properly
maintained.
Benefits:
• Helps in removing the strain and pain in the back arising out of cleaning
work, gardening, lifting weights and sitting in front of the computer for long
hours
• Regular practice helps in relieving the pain in the back and waist arising
out of gaps in the vertebrae, slipped disc, sciatica, etc. (Practice this Mudra
daily for 30 minutes followed by 10 minutes of Pran Mudra.)Saturday to Thursday
12pm to 8pm
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