Mudras in Yoga
What is Mudra in Yoga?
Yoga Mudras mean graceful hand gestures. Mudras in yoga are very important in curing many diseases, since a lot of energy flows through the hands and fingers. Our body is made of five elements – Air, Water, Earth, Fire and ether - and each finger represents one of them. The thumb denotes agni (Fire), the forefinger denotes vayu (Air), the middle finger represents akash (Ether), while the ring finger denotes prithvi (Earth) and jal (Water) is depicted by the little finger.
The root cause of all diseases is an imbalance in any of these five elements, and these can be corrected by performing the correct mudras.
Benefits of yoga mudras
A yoga mudra is a gesture which connects the thumb with another finger. Thus the imbalance in the elements, connected to these particular fingers, is corrected; and the disease caused by it, is cured. When the fingers join, they create waves of electromagnetic currents in the body, and help the body to regain its health.
Mudras have a wide range of beneficial effects from reducing fatigue and depression, to increasing health, intellect, sexuality and glandular balance.
Performing the Yoga Mudras regularly will help to maintain the balance of your body.
Yoga Mudras mean graceful hand gestures. Mudras in yoga are very important in curing many diseases, since a lot of energy flows through the hands and fingers. Our body is made of five elements – Air, Water, Earth, Fire and ether - and each finger represents one of them. The thumb denotes agni (Fire), the forefinger denotes vayu (Air), the middle finger represents akash (Ether), while the ring finger denotes prithvi (Earth) and jal (Water) is depicted by the little finger.
The root cause of all diseases is an imbalance in any of these five elements, and these can be corrected by performing the correct mudras.
Benefits of yoga mudras
A yoga mudra is a gesture which connects the thumb with another finger. Thus the imbalance in the elements, connected to these particular fingers, is corrected; and the disease caused by it, is cured. When the fingers join, they create waves of electromagnetic currents in the body, and help the body to regain its health.
Mudras have a wide range of beneficial effects from reducing fatigue and depression, to increasing health, intellect, sexuality and glandular balance.
- Gyan Mudra is formed by joining the tips of the thumb and index finger, while the other three fingers are stretched out. This mudra sharpens the memory, develops intellect, helps in mental ailments and imparts happiness.
- Shoonya Mudra is formed by pressing the middle finger at the thumb’s base, while the thumb rests on it. The other three fingers remain straight. This mudra provides relief in pain and diseases of the ear.
- The Apaan Mudra is performed by joining the tips of the thumb, middle and ring fingers, while the forefinger and little finger remain straight. This mudra is helpful for waste elimination from the nose, ears, eyes and mouth. It also gives relief from constipation and when urine obstruction is present.
- Prana Mudra is performed by joining together the tips of the thumb, ring and little finger, while the other two fingers are held straight. This mudra is especially helpful in all types of diseases, since it pumps life force into our body. It is beneficial for better eyesight.
- Vayu Mudra is performed by pressing the index finger at the base of the thumb, while the thumb is kept on it. The other fingers remain straight. This mudra is helpful in diseases like Parkinson’s Disease and arthritis.
- Prithvi Mudra is performed by joining the tips of the ring finger and thumb. This makes the body strong and helps to keep the mood happy.
- Varun Mudra is performed by joining the tips of the little finger and thumb. This helps to energize the body by clearing the blood.
- The Surya Mudra is performed by touching the tip of the ring finger on the thumb’s base, while the thumb presses it. This mudra helps in reduction of body weight.
Performing the Yoga Mudras regularly will help to maintain the balance of your body.
