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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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