YOGA MUDRAS

December 25, 2011 by admin in Types with 0 Comments

Yoga mudras involve postures of hands and fingers and so the other name for yoga mudras is hand yoga. Yoga mudras provide immediate relief to almost all ailments. Mudras work on both body and mind. These postures can be performed easily by sitting in crossed leg position, standing or even lying on the bed. These mudras can be easily performed at office also.

Finger tips have numerous nerve endings which are connected to various organs of the body. These nerve endings control the action of all organs.

Imbalance in elements of the human body results in diseases. These diseases can be cured by using mudras. The human body is made up of five elements which include fire, air, water, space, earth. Each finger represents an element. Thumb represents fire, index finger represents air, middle finger represents space, ring finger represents earth and little finger represents water.

All the above particular elements can be brought in to control by contact of fingers with thumb.

TYPES OF YOGA MUDRAS:

GYAN MUDRA OR CHINMUDRA:

Tips of thumb, index finger are joined together and the other three fingers are held together and kept straight,

BENEFITS:

This mudra increases memory power
It provides relief from restlessness and anger
It also cures sleeplessness

PRANA MUDRA:

The tips of little finger, ring finger and thumb are joined together and the other two fingers are held straight.

BENEFITS:

This mudra is very beneficial for all diseases.
This mudra provides life energy to the body.

VAYU MUDRA:

The index finger is bent towards the base of the thumb and thumb is pressed against index finger. The other three fingers are held straight.

BENEFITS:

The practice of this mudra cures arthritis, Parkinson disease, gas trouble in stomach.

PRITHVI MUDRA:

The tip of the thumb and ring finger are joined together

BENEFITS:

This mudra helps in gaining weight.
Improves skin complexion.

VARUNA MUDRA:

Thumb is placed on the little finger and other three fingers are held straight.

BENEFITS:

This mudra helps in the prevention of gastroenteritis pain.
The shrinkage of muscles can also be avoided.
Helps in maintaining moisture of the skin.
Increases beauty.

APAAN MUDRA:

The tip of thumb, middle finger and ring finger are joined together and the other three fingers are held straight.

BENEFITS:

This mudra helps in regulation of diabetes.
Waste material gets eliminated from the body through eyes, ears, nose by using this mudra.
Constipation can also be controlled.

SURYA MUDRA:

The tip of the ring finger is positioned on the base of the thumb and thumb is pressed against it.

BENEFITS:

This mudra helps in reduction of body weight.
Cures problems of indigestion.
Provides relief from anxiety.

SHUNYA MUDRA:

The tip of the middle finger is positioned on the base of the thumb and thumb is pressed against it. The other three fingers are held straight.

BENEFITS:

This mudra is very effective in curing ear problems.

LINGA MUDRA:

The fingers of both hands are interlocked and thumbs of both hands are raised and held together straight.

BENEFITS:

This mudra cures cold, cough.
Helps in reduction of weight.
Helps in strengthening of lungs.

SURABHI MUDRA:

The little finger, ring finger is held together and middle finger and index finger are held together.

BENEFITS:

This mudra improves intelligence of an individual.

SHANKA MUDRA:

Get hold of the left thumb in right fist. Now the left index finger and right thumb are kept in contact with each other.

BENEFITS:

This mudra helps in improvement of digestion.
Also improves quality of voice.

APAN VAYU MUDRA:

The fore finger is folded in such a way that it touches the base of the thumb. The tips of middle finger, ring finger and thumb are joined together.

BENEFITS:

This mudra is considered as first aid for heart attack
It also helps in strengthening of heart.
Helps in normalisation of blood pressure.
Cures problems related to menstruation.

BACK MUDRA:

Thumb, middle finger and little finger are joined together and other two fingers are held straight.

BENEFITS:

Provides relief from back pain.

HAKINI MUDRA:

In this mudra finger tips of both hands are held together, look upward and while inhaling the tip of the tongue should be placed on gums. And while exhaling tongue should be brought down.

BENEFITS:

This mudra helps in improving memory.

BRONCHIAL MUDRA:

The tip of the little finger is positioned on the base of the thumb, the ring finger is positioned above little finger and the middle finger is joined with top of the thumb. The index fingers should be straight and extended.

ASTHMA MUDRA:

The nails of middle fingers of both the hands are pressed against each other and other fingers are held straight.

BENEFITS: