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8 Yoga Mudras To Overcome ny ilments!!

Yoga is not only an e"ercise but a form of spiritual practice to improve you physical# mental andspiritual $ell being. %t doesn&t only refer to t$isting and curling your body into different shapes and

poses# but it also involves some specific mudras posed during meditations. Mudras mean gestures

adopted during pranayams and meditations that directs flo$ of energy into our body. Yogic tantras

say that these mudra yoga techni'ues stimulate different areas of the brain.

(and yoga mudra and their benefits)

There are many different yoga mudras and each of them have a different benefit. *elo$ is the

e"plaination to each.

+. GYAN MUDRA:

This is the first yoga mudra pose ,no$n as -yan Mudra or the Mudra of no$ledge.

(o$ to do/

0ractice this mudra $hen doing meditations. %t&s perfect $hen you do it early in the mornings $ith a

fresh mind. Touch the tip of your inde" finger $ith the tip of your thumb. The other three fingers#

you may ,eep it straight or just ,eep it free# doesn&t matter even if they are slightly bent. This is a

very commonly used mudra $hen practicing meditations.

Caution)

This is a very beneficial mudra and anyone can practice this.

*enefits)

s the name suggests# this mudra is meant to increase your concentration and memory po$er.

This mudra sharpens your brain po$er.

%t has the ability to cure insomnia.

0ractice this mudra regularly to heal yourself of all mental and psychological disorders li,e anger#

stress# an"iety or even depression.
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(o$ to do/

1old your ring finger and press the second phalan" $ith the base of your thumb. eep the rest of the

fingers straight. This mudra should be practiced only in sitting position early in the morning $ith an

empty stomach. Maintain this mudra for atleast + minutes every day.

Caution)

*ut if you are suffering from acidity or indigestion# avoid this mudra.

*enefits)

%t helps to dissolve the e"tra fat boosting metabolism and controls obesity.9uic,ens digestion.

%mproves body strength.

5educes stress and tension.

Controls high cholesterol levels.

4. PRITHVI MUDRA (MUDRA OF EARTH):


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(o$ to do/

Touch the tip of your ring finger $ith the tip of your thumb. 0ressing the tips of these t$o fingers#

,eep the rest of the fingers e"tended out.

%t is preferable that you perform this mudra in the morning. (o$ever you may even do it at any

time of the day and for any duration. 6it in a padmasana ,eeping the palms of both your hands on

your ,nees $ith straight elbo$s. 0erform this asana $hen you feel stressed out and e"hausted.0admasana accompanied by this mudra $ill immediately per, you up.

Caution)

:othing at all. 0erform this asana freely.

*enefits)

%t improves blood circulation throughout the body.

%ncreases patience and tolerance.

%ncreases concentration $hile meditating.

(elps strengthen $ea, and lean bones. lso increases $eight of people suffering from lo$ $eight.%t reduces $ea,ness# e"haustion and dullness of mind.

This mudra ma,es you more beautiful by improving your comple"ion and giving a natural glo$ to

your s,in.

5. VARUN MUDRA (MUDRA OF WATER):

This is the best yogic mudra for your outer beauty. %t has a positive effect on your s,in and ,eeps it

a$ay off all problems. very effective yoga asana for your overall health let us learn to do this

mudra $ith perfection.

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ightly touch the tip of your little finger $ith the tip of your thumb. The rest of the fingers should

be ,ept straight. There is no specific time to perform this mudra. You may do it at any time of the

day and in any position# but sitting crossed al$ays.

%t cures all s,in issues li,e dryness# s,in diseases and s,in infections. Moreover it also prevents the

appearance of pimples for a longer time.

%t adds a natural glo$ and luster to your face.

=arun Mudra also relieves and prevents any muscle pains that you may suffer from.

6. SHUNYA MUDRA (MUDRA OF EMPTINESS):

(o$ to do it/

0ress the first phalan" of your middle finger $ith the thumb.

*enefits)

0racticing this mudra $ith full concentration $ill cure earache $ithin


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There is no specific time to perform this asana. ny time of the day $ill be suitable.

*enefits)

This mudra improves your immune system.

%t also increases your eye po$er and also cures any sort if eye diseases.

%t reduces fatigue and tiredness.

These are some very important mudras in yoga and are beneficial for your health. 0ractice themeveryday.

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must be done $ith persistance and patience. ll inner journeys are much more profound# more

signiFcant and certainly more lasting than anything e"ternal. You must have 1aith $hen you $or,

$ith soul and your persistance $ill pay. You yourself $ill create miraculous results.

6ince there are numerous mudras# one must ,eep the notes ready and practice the relevant mudras

as and $hen re'uired. Certain mudras can be practiced as daily routine to ,eep mind and body

healthy and spirits high.

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dopt the follo$ing procedure as far as possible to achieve results.

+. (ave 1aith and be positive that you are getting $ell and getting healed completely.

J. (ave a holistic approach. *e free of any doubt.

K. 2ash your hands and placing them in front of your navel# rub them together against each other.

This $ill charge your hands.

E. 3ra$ the holy symbols of any faith that you follo$# such as Om# 6halom# G,om,aar# D8L or*ismillah. 5ei,i practitioners can use and dra$ symbol +# J# + on both hands before starting. You

may use any other healing symbols of your choiceN.

. The touch bet$een the Fngers or hands should be soft# just touching# do not put any pressure.

You might feel the Ho$ of energy at that touch point# a feeling of $armth# a throbbing sensation.

L. The hand and body should be rela"ed completely and you must start visualising that your body is

being healed and your body is being completely relieved of any discomfort or pain.

D. 3o not e"ert too much or over do it. %n case you feel discomfort # discontinue immediately.

8. 0ractice in a pleasant mood and $ith positive thoughts.

. Try to practice the mudras daily preferably at the same time. The most appropriate and

convenient time can be just before going to bed and as soon as you get up in the morning.

+?. s a general rule# practicing Mudras for about + minutes three times a day is advisable.

++. Certain mudras can be practiced $hile $al,ing provided one is rela"ed and can concentrate

$hile $al,ing..

+J. 3iscontinue the practice on complete healing. (o$ever (olistic# 6piritual and Cleansing

Maintenance can be done on a daily basis.

+K. *reathing patterns for every mudra has been speciFed and these should be adhered to. (o$ever

as a general rule# the breathing should be rela"ed before commencing any mudra and for this ta,e

three long breaths# deep inhalation and e"tended e"halation. This $ill calm the body and the mind.

+E. There is no harm if you e"ceed the time limit as speciFed for a particular mudra# but it is

advisable to comply $ith the time limit.+. 6ome individuals may get the results very soon# but they must still practice the mudra for a fe$

days to completely relieve themselves of the ailment.

+L. %n certain cases# ho$ever# the effect is slo$ and the body recovers only after a prolonged

practice. %n such cases regularity# persistance and patience is necessary.

+D. l$ays have an ttitude of -ratitude $hich means that you must than, yourself and the

niversal system that heals you. The body has been designed divinely to heal# maintain and sustain

itself. perfect proof of this is that a fractured bone gets joined by itself# the orthopedic only aligns

it by plaster or scre$s.

+8. 5ecite or Chant any Mantra that you are comfortable $ith or $hatever is mentioned in the

Mudra instructions.

+. 0ray to the niversal 6ource of Gnergy# or -od and enjoy the niversal phenomenon.


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(and 0ositions < Mudras

-yan or 3han Mudra

Touch the tips of the thumb and the inde" finger $ith each other# ,eeping the remaining three

fingers straight. *enefits) %t helps develop the stages of dharna and meditation. Concentration

improves and negative thoughts get reduced. %t increases the memory po$er# therefore# its regular

practice ma,es one become intelligent and bright. The brain nerves become strong. (eadache#

insomnia# and stress are removed. %t destroys anger. 1or better results# perform prana mudra after

this mudra.

=ayu Mudra
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Boining the inde" finger $ith the root of the thumb and putting slight pressure on it $ith the thumb

results in vayu mudra. The remaining three fingers should be ,ept straight. *enefits) 5egular

practice of this mudra eliminates all vayu related problems< gout# arthritis# joint pains# paralysis#

par,insons# sciatica# ,nee pain and gas formation li,e diseases. %t provides relief in the pain of the

nec, and spine. The disorders relating to blood circulation are removed.

6unya Mudra The root of the thumb and light pressure applied $ith the thumb. The remaining

fingers should be ,ept straight. *enefits) This mudra cures secretion from the ears# ear pain#deafness and hearing impairment problems if practiced at lease one hour daily# continuously over a

long periodN. %t cures $ea,ness of bones and heart diseases. The gums become strong. *enefit is

obtained in throat diseases and thyroid problems. 0recaution) 3o not do this mudra $hile eating and

strolling.

0rthvi Mudra

Boin the tip of the ring finger and the thumbs and ,eep the remaining three fingers straight.

*enefits) 5egular practice of this mudra cures $ea,ness of the body# leanness under$eightN# and

obesity. This mudra improves digestive po$er# develops vitality and sattvic 'ualities# and removes

the deficiency of vitamins. %t ma,es the body active# bright and glo$ing.

0rana Mudra

This Mudra is made by touching the tips of the little finger and the ring finger to the tip of the

thumb. The remaining t$o fingers should be ,ept straight. *enefits) %t enables a$a,ening of prana

and sha,ti lying dormant# and the body becomes active# healthy and energetic. %t cures eye problems

and improves the eyesight. %t enhances the body&s immunity to diseases# removes the deficiency of

vitamins# removes fatigue and rejuvenates the body. 3ue to this there is no problem of hunger and

thirst during long hours of fasting. %n case of insomnia# it provides benefits if done in conjunction

$ith jnana mudra.

pana Mudra

This mudra is made by touching the tip of the thumb to the tips of the ring finger and the middle

finger and ,eeping the remaining t$o fingers straight. *enefits) ny foreign matter in the body gets

thro$n out and the body is purified. 0racticing this Mudra cures constipation# piles# vata


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proteins so your stomach can empty 'uic,ly# before food $ashes up into the esophagus# triggering

heartburn pain#S e"plains Boseph *rasco# M.3.# a gastroenterologist at the Center for Colon and

3igestive 3iseases in (untsville# .

Grase earaches $ith garlic

0ainful ear infections drive millions of mericans to doctors& offices every year. To cure one fast#just place t$o drops of $arm garlic oil into your aching ear t$ice daily for five days. This simple

treatment can clear up ear infections faster than prescription meds# say e"perts at the niversity of

:e$ Me"ico 6chool of Medicine. 6cientists say garlic&s active ingredients germanium# selenium#

and sulfur compoundsN are naturally to"ic to do>ens of different painen

or driedN daily# then continue until your pain disappears.

1ight tummy troubles $ith fish

%ndigestion# irritable bo$el syndrome# inflammatory bo$el diseasesif your belly al$ays seems to

be in an uproar# try munching +8 ounces of fish $ee,ly to ease your misery. 5epeated studies sho$

that the fatty acids in fish# called G0 and 3(# can significantly reduce intestinal inflammation#

cramping and belly pain and# in some cases# provide as much relief as corticosteroids and other

prescription meds. RG0 and 3( are po$erful# natural# side effect


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0revent 0M6 $ith yogurt

p to 8? percent of $omen $ill struggle $ith premenstrual syndrome and its uncomfortable

symptoms# report Yale researchers. The reason) Their nervous systems are sensitive to the ups and

do$ns in estrogen and progesterone that occur naturally every month. *ut snac,ing on J cups of

yogurt a day can slash these symptoms by E8 percent# say researchers at :e$ Yor, &s Columbia

niversity . RYogurt is rich in calcium# a mineral that naturally calms the nervous system#preventing painful symptoms even $hen hormones are in flu"#S e"plains Mary Bane Min,in# M.3.#

a professor of gynecology at Yale niversity .

Tame chronic pain $ith turmeric

6tudies sho$ turmeric# a popular Gast %ndian spice# is actually three times more effective at easing

pain than aspirin# ibuprofen or napro"en# plus it can help relieve chronic pain for ? percent of

people struggling $ith arthritis and even fibromyalgia# according to Cornell researchers. That&s

because turmeric&s active ingredient# curcumin# naturally shuts do$n cycloo"ygenase J# an en>yme

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5ela" painful muscles $ith peppermint

6uffering from tight# sore muscles/ 6tubborn ,nots can hang around for months if they aren&t

properly treated# says naturopath Mar, 6tengler# :.3.# author of the boo,# The :atural 0hysician&s

(ealing Therapies. (is advice) Three times each $ee,# soa, in a $arm tub scented $ith +? drops of

peppermint oil. The $arm $ater $ill rela" your muscles# $hile the peppermint oil $ill naturally

soothe your nerves I a combo that can ease muscle cramping J percent more effectively than

overen or in juice form# can cut

your ris, of a urinary tract infection T%sN by L? percent# according to researchers at :e$ Bersey&s

5utgers niversity. That&s because blueberries are loaded $ith tannins# plant compounds that $rap

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(eal mouth sores $ith honey

3ab painful can,er and cold sores $ith unpasteuri>ed honey four times daily until these s,in $oes

disappear# and they&ll heal EK percent faster than if you use a prescription cream# say researchers at

the 3ubai 6peciali>ed Medical Center in the nited rab Gmirates . 5a$ honey&s natural en>ymes

>ap inflammation# destroy invading viruses and speed the healing of damaged tissues# say the studyauthors.

1ight breast pain $ith fla"

%n one recent study# adding K tablespoons of ground fla" to their daily diet eased breast soreness for

one in three $omen $ithin +J $ee,s. 6cientists credit fla"&s phytoestrogens# natural plant

compounds that prevent the estrogen spi,es that can trigger breast pain. More good ne$s) You

don&t have to be a master ba,er to snea, this healthy seed into your diet. Bust sprin,le ground fla"

on oatmeal# yogurt# applesauce or add it to smoothies and veggie dips.

Cure migraines $ith coffee

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Tame leg cramps $ith tomato juice

t least one in five people regularly struggle $ith leg cramps. The culprit/ 0otassium deficiencies#

$hich occur $hen this mineral is flushed out by diuretics# caffeinated beverages or heavy

perspiration during e"ercise. *ut sip +? ounces of potassium


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*. %mproves the functioning of the heart and lungs.

C. 6trengthens the muscles of the arms and $aist.

3. Ma,es the spine and $aist more fle"ible.

G. (elps in reducing the fat around the abdomen and thus reduces $eight.

1. %mproves digestion.

-. %mproves concentration po$er .

2ays in $hich respiration breathingNshould be done during a 6urya :amas,ar

+. 0ura, Ta,ing in a long breath .

J. 5echa, eaving out a long breath.

K. umbha, (olding the breath.

E. antar umbha, (olding the breath after breathing in.

. *ahir umbha, (olding the breath after breathing out.

=arious chants to be done during 6urya :amas,ar

+. Om Mitraaya namahaa

J. Om 5avaye namahaa

K. Om 6uryaaya namahaE. Om *haanave namahaa

. Om hagaaya namahaa

L. Om 0ushane namahaa

D. Om (iranyagarbhaaya namahaa

8. Om Marichye namahaa

. Om adityaaya namahaa

+?. Om 6avitre namahaa

++. Om ,aarye namahaa

+J. Om *haas,araaya namahaa

+K. Om 6ri 6avitru 6urya :aaraayanaaya namahaa

Method of doing 6urya :amas,ar

There are ten different steps A positions that ma,e a 6urya :amas,ar. *efore doing a 6urya

:amas,ar $e should chant all the thirteen chants in the given order starting from ROm Mitraaya

namahaa ) Gvery step in 6urya :amas,ar is a different yoga position. 3uring every step $e have to

do the Vpura,& and recha, breathing steps alternately. Gg. 6tep J< pura,# 6tep K< recha,< 6tep E

pura, and so on To get the ma"imum benefit of 6urya :amas,ar hold yourself stable in every

position for at least +? to + seconds.

0osition +

0rarthanasan ) *oth feet touching each other# both hands joined at the centre of the chest as in

prayer position bac, and nec, straight and loo, straight.

*reathing ) umbha,

*enefit ) (elps maintain the balance of the body.

0osition J

Continuing from the first position ta,e your hands straight up above your head and bend slightly

bac,$ards to stretch your bac,. eep your hands in prayer position $ithout bending your elbo$sN.

eep your nec, bet$een your arms and loo,ing up$ards bend slightly bac,$ards from the $aist.

*reathing ) 0ura, 2hile going from 0osition + to J slo$ly# start ta,ing long breathsN*enefit ) 6trengthens chest muscles $hich in turn help in breathing.


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0osition K

ttanasan ) Continuing from Jnd position ta,e your hands from above your head bending in the

front and place your hands beside your feet on both sides. eep your ,nees straight and try to touch

the head to your ,nees.

*reathing ) 5echa, eave your breath slo$ly $hile going from 0osition J to KN

*enefit ) Ma,es the $aist and spine fle"ible. %t strengthens the muscles and is beneficial for the

functioning of the liver.

0osition E

G,pad prasarnasan ) 1rom the Krd position start sitting do$n and ta,e one leg bac,$ards in full

stretching position# your hands resting on the ground on either sides of the front leg. The other leg

should be bent at the ,nee. 0ut the chest $eight on the front ,nee# your eyes should be loo,ing

slightly up$ards.

*reathing ) 0ura,

*enefit ) 6trengthens the leg muscles and ma,es the spine and nec, muscles fle"ible.

0osition

Chaturang dandasan ) :o$ slo$ly ta,e the second leg bac, and beside the first. eep the legs in

line $ith the ,nees. The $hole body $eight should rest on the palms and toes. The foot# $aist and

head should be in a straight line. oo, ahead to$ards the ground This is also called Chaturang

3andasan because the body rests on the toes and palmsN

*reathing ) 5echa,

*enefit ) 6trengthens the arms and maintains body posture

0osition L

shtangasan ) o$er the chest to$ards the ground bending both arms at the elbo$s. The follo$ing

eight organs should touch the ground# forehead# chest# both palms# both ,nees and both toes.

*ecause eight body parts touch the ground it is called shtangasanN

*reathing ) umbha, *ahir,umba,N

*enefit ) Ma,es the spine and $aist fle"ible and strengthens the muscles.

0osition D

*hujangasan ) :o$ lift your body above the $aist# bending it slightly bac,$ards and loo,ing

bac,$ards. Ma,e sure your legs and thighs are touching the ground and your bac, is in a semi

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