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Top 10 Mudras: Health through hands and fingers
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Mudra is a spiritual gesture, performed with the hands and fingers. Though mudras are very simple and easy to practice, but are are very powerful. If you practice these mudras regularly you can see the wonderful health benefits. Spiritualism and yoga are knitted with each other. Yoga practice is the foundation for spiritual journey. But for common people, practicing yoga is to lead a healthy life both physically and mentally. Saint Patanjali was the first person who experimented and wrote books on yoga. The top ten mudras are here.
| 1. | Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge): Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out. As it is a mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of thumb has centers of pituitary and endocrine glands. When we press these centers by index finger the two glands work actively. Increases memory power and sharpens the brain Enhances concentration and prevents insomnia.If we practice it regularly, it will cure all psychological disorders like Mental, Hysteria, Anger and depression. |
| 2. | Prithvi Mudra (Mudra of Earth): Tip of the ring finger touches the tip of the thumb, with the other three fingers stretched out. It reduces all physical weaknesses. It helps to increase the weight for weak people. It improves the complexion of skin and makes the skin to glow. It makes the body active by keeping it healthy. |
| 3. | Varuna Mudra (Mudra of Water):Tip of little finger touches the tip of thumb, with the other three fingers stretched out. It balances the water content and prevents all diseases which come due to lack of water. It retains clarity in blood by balancing water content in the body Prevents the pains of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage |
| 4. | Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Air):Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb and press with thumb keeping the other three fingers straight. It prevents all the diseases that occur due to the imbalance of the air. It cures Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, Parkinson's disease and paralysis without any medicine It is useful for Cervical Spondilytis, paralysis to face and catching of nerve in neck It corrects the disorder of gas in the stomach |
| 5. | Shunya Mudra (Mudra of Emptiness):Keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press it with thumb as shown in the figure.It reduces the dullness in our body. It relieves an ear ache within 4 or 5 minutes It is useful for the deaf and mentally challenged, but not for inborn ones. |
| 6. | Surya Mudra (Mudra of Sun): Bend the ring finger and press it with thumb. It sharpens the center in thyroid gland.It reduces cholesterol in body and helps in reducing weight It reduces anxietyIt corrects indigestion problems |
| 7. | Prana Mudra (Mudra of Life): Bend ring finger and little finger and touch the tip of thumb with their tips keeping the remaining two fingers stretched. As it is the mudra of life, it improves the power of life. Weak people become strong. It reduces the clamps in blood vessels. If we practice it regularly, we will become active. It improves immunityImproves the power of eyes and reduces eye related diseases It removes the vitamin deficiency and fatigue |
| 8. | Apana Mudra (Mudra of Digestion): The tips of middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb while the other two fingers are stretched out. It plays an important role in our health as it regulates the excretory system.It regulates diabetes It cures constipation and piles It helps excreting the normal waste regularly |
| 9. | Apana Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Heart):The tips of the middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb, while the index finger touches the base of thumb and little finger stretched out. It benefits the heart. It works like injection in the reduction of heart attack. It is as powerful as sorbitate tablet. It reduces the gas content in body. It strengthens the heart and regularizes palpitation It regulates excretory system.It redeems gastric trouble |
| 10. | Linga Mudra (Mudra of Heat): Interlock the fingers of both the hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight and encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right hand.It generates heat in our body. Take milk, ghee, more water and fruit juices in addition to practice of this mudra for much benefits. It stops production of phlegm and gives power to lungs .It cures severe cold and bronchial infection .It invigorates the body |
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