Yoga mudras

Mrit-Sanjeevani Mudra

Bend the index finger and touch the tip on the thumb root, At the same time, touch the tip of the thumb with the tips of middle & ring finger together. Keep the little finger straight. Do it with both the hands.

Time:

15 minutes x 3 times a day 

Benefits:

qThis mudra can be used as first aid when you use it at the first sign of a heart attack. It regulates many heart complications. In an emergency, it is faster than Sorbitate (the most frequently used immediate remedy) under the tongue. This mudra can also be used for the general healing and strengthening of the heart.  It is also used as general pain killer. Heart attacks are an indication that a person's lifestyle must be rethought and planned differently. Apart, it is not only useful at the time of cardiac arrest but also it prevents the possibilities of heart attack. As per my experience, the heart patients, who were (said to be) permanently on medications since years, used this mudra. Within a few days all the medicines they were taking, were stopped.

qThis mudra regulates High Blood Pressure as well as Low Blood Pressure.

qIt regulates the Pulse rate, Nervousness and cholesterol level.

qBeneficial in Asthma, Gastric, Stomachache, Migraine, Acidity and burning sensation.

Surya Mudra

Place the ring finger tip on the thumb root. Rest your thumb over the ring finger. Keep the other fingers straight. Do it with both the hands.

Time:

     15 minutes x twice a day

Benefits:

qAs described by the name, it increases heat in the body. It enhances the vital force in the body and makes us active. It is useful for dull and lazy persons.

qIt eliminates cold, cough, sinusitis, diabetes and numbness in arms & legs.

qIt reduces excess fats, swelling, and heaviness from the body thus helpful for reducing weight.

q Surya mudra can cure Liver diseases, Hypo-thyroid and constipation, also controls Blood urea.

qIt regulates the blood circulation and helpful for a glowing skin.

qIt improves the eye sight and cures cataract.

qIt also improves the digestive disorders, BMR (Body Metabolic Rate) and cholesterol.

qIt is helpful in acute headaches and eliminates mental stress.

Kati Mudra

Right Hand: Join the tips of thumb, middle finger and small finger together.

Left Hand: Place the thumb tip on the index nail.

Time:

5 minutes each  x 4 times a day

Benefits:

    This mudra is used for back pain, can be even more effective in a position that relieves the back i.e. lie down on a mat on the floor, and keep both legs on a chair or stool with knee bend at 90 degree as thighs perpendicular with the floor.

MUKUL MUDRA

Join all the four fingers along with the thumb and put your fingertips on the part  of your body that needs more energy. Do this with each hand.

Time:

5 minutes x five times a day

Note:

It should not be done for long time.

Benefits:

qThis mudra gives happiness and good health.

qIt coordinates between body, mind and soul.

qIt improves the physical & inner strength

qIt increases courage and will power.

qIt saves from accidents. Accidents do happen only when there is no coordination between the body & mind.

qIt activates the pituitary gland thus balances the hormones.

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SURABHI MUDRA

Join the index finger of right hand with the middle finger of left hand. At the same time, join the middle finger of right hand with index finger of left hand. Now, join the ring finger of the right hand with the small finger of the left hand and join the small finger of the right hand with the ring finger of the left hand.  Please keep your thumbs apart and upwards towards the sky. (Please refer the pic)

Note: Don’t touch the thumbs together or with the body.

Time:

10-15 minutes x 3 times a day

Benefits:

qThe Surabhi Mudra is very effective against rheumatism and arthritis.

qIt cures all type of stomach disorders, urinary (excretory) disorders.

qImmense calmness prevails in the mind.

qIn case of extreme tiredness or fatigue, apply Surbhi mudra to boost your energy and stamina.

qIt helps to awaken the kundalini energy.

q It helps to eliminate toxins from the body.

VAYU MUDRA

With each hand, place the index finger tip on the thumb root. Then press the thumb lightly onto the index finger. Keep the other fingers straight in a relaxed position.

Time:

15 minutes x 3 times a day

Benefits:

     This mudra prevents "wind (Vayu)" flatulence, and a sensation of fullness, in all parts of the body. Diseases caused due to wind in the body include Backache, Cervical Spondalitis, Arthritis, Gout  Artharitis , Sciatica, Flatulence, Rheumatism, Parkinson, Paralysis, Angina Pectoris (Heart pain), Polio and trembling in the hands, throat, and head.

SANDHI MUDRA

Right hand: Join the tips of thumb and ring finger together.

Left hand: Join the tips of thumb and middle finger together.

Time:

15 minutes x 3 times a day

Benefits:

     This mudra balances energy in your joints.  Sandhi means joints. It relieves with arthritis or the pain in any joint in the body, whether the pain persist in knee, wrist, shoulder, elbow, ankle, or any other joint. It is beneficial for those who sits or stands in a position the whole day. Along with this mudra it is recommended to do some small exercises to regulate the joints. 

ADITYA MUDRA

Place the thumb tip on the ring finger root with both the hands.

Time:

10 minutes x 3 times a day

Note: Rub the thumb on the ring finger root periodically.

Benefits:

     Aditya Mudra stops sneezing and yang. It is also helpful for those who sneeze a lot, especially after leaving the bed in the morning, sneezing happens one after another for multiple times or some times after sneezing the person suffers with running nose. But everything gets fine after sometime.  Also sometimes sneezing happens due to some allergy (Dust, smoke or smell etc).