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YOGA MUDRA

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Yoga Mudra, Mudra for overall health benefit
The meaning of word YOGA MUDRA is, yoga means union, and mudra means gesture. The subtle and independent branch of yoga is known as YOGA MUDRA. Yoga mudra is symbolic gestures often practice with hand and fingers or the whole body. This is entirely distinct and based on the principle of Ayurveda. Yoga mudra is understood as a healing modality. Yoga mudra used in combination with breathing exercise enlivens the flow of prana in the body and hence energies different parts of the body.

According to Ayurveda, any disease is caused due to imbalance of five elements(Air, Water, Fire, Space, Earth) in our body. Our fingers are said to be electrical circuits, they represent or have characteristics of these five elements and each of these five elements serves specific importance within the whole body. Our finger represents one of these five elements. The index finger represents Air element, the Small finger represents the Water element, the thumb represents the fire element, the Middle finger represents space elements, and the  Ring finger represents the earth element. 
Fingers Representing Five elements, Yoga Mudra
Fingers Representing Five Elements
The use of mudra adjusts the flow of energy, which in turn balances these five elements, that is Air, Water, Fire, Space, and Earth, and heals the body. Mudra actually creates a subtle connection with the instinctual pattern in the brain and influences the unconscious reflexes in these areas. The internal energy is, in turn, balanced and redirected, affecting change in the sensory organs, glands, veins, and tendons. 

YOGA MUDRA AND INSTRUCTION FOR PRACTICE

Yoga Mudra is practiced by sitting simply crossed-legged or in vajrasana or in lotus posture or even by sitting comfortably on a chair. 
You can breathe normally as you do, or can practice ujjayi breathing while doing yoga mudra. 
In each yoga Mudra, take at least 15 long deep breaths and closely observe the flow of energy.

1] GYAN MUDRA OR CHIN

Gyan or Chin Mudra, Mudra to lower stress

Steps:

1) Hold the index finger and thumb together lightly while extending the remaining three fingers.
2) The palm can then be placed on thighs, facing upward.
3) Observe the flow of breath and its effects.

Benefits:

1) Improve sleep patterns and cure insomnia.
2) Regular practice can help lower stress, anxiety, and depression.
3) Better concentration and retention.
4) Alleviates lower backache.
5)Increases energy in the body.

2] VAYU MUDRA

Steps:

1) Place the tip of your index finger at the base of your thumb.
2) Gently press your thumb on your index finger, Other fingers should be kept straight.
3) The palm can then be placed on thighs, facing upward.
4) Observe the flow of breath and its effects.
Vayu Mudra, Mudra for Gastric Problems

Benefits:

1) It balances the Air element in our body
2) It helps in gastric problems.
3) Good for weight loss.
4) Builds Immunity.
5) Stimulates the endocrine gland.

3] AGNI MUDRA OR SURYA MUDRA

Steps:

1) Fold your ring finger and place it at the base of your thumb.
2) Gently press your thumb on your ring finger, Other fingers should be kept straight.
3) The palm can then be placed on thighs, facing upward.
4) Observe the flow of breath and its effects.
Agni Or Surya Mudra, Mudra for weight loss

Benefits:

1) It helps dissolve extra fat in our body.
2) It reduces tension and stress.
3) Help bring cholesterol levels down.
4) Improves digestion.
5) It can cure problems like loss of appetite, cold, coldness in limbs, hand, body.

4] VARUN MUDRA

Steps:

1)Join your Small finger and thumb together.
2) Keep your other fingers straight.
3) The palm can then be placed on thighs, facing upward.
4) Observe the flow of breath and its effects.
Varun Mudra, Mudra for skin

Benefits:

1) Reduce dryness in the skin.
2) It helps cure many skin diseases.
3) It helps purifies the blood.
4) It brings mental clarity.
5) It balances the water element in the body.

 Yoga Mudra should be practiced regularly in order to obtain maximum benefits.



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