Thursday, March 3, 2016

Hakini Mudra

Hakini Mudra can be done by joining the tips of the five fingers of the right hand with those of the left hand. Hold your hands up in front of you, so that your palms face each other but do not touch.
It is believed that Hakini Mudra is linked to the eye brow centre (third eye chakra) where
your imagination and intuition are located. Hakini Mudra can be performed by anyone at anytime and any where. Hakini Mudra is useful to recollect something you forgot momentarily and wish to
recollect it.
Benefits
Improves concentration and memory
Promotes coordination between the left and right hemispheres of the brain
Creates a sense of calmness
Opens up the mind to clearer thinking


Linga Mudra

Linga Mudra is performed by bringing both your palms in front of your chest and clasp them by
interlocking the fingers ensuring the right thumb pointing upwards encircled by the left thumb and
left index finger. Since Linga Mudra generates immense heat, focus on the fire element in the body.
Raises blood pressure, hence this mudra is good for people having low blood pressure.
Always drink a glass of water to maintain the heat loss from the body after doing Linga Mudra.
Benefits
Cures cold and cough
Strengthens lungs
Helps production of phlegm
Helps in weight loss
Invigorates the body








Monday, February 29, 2016

Vyan Mudra

Vyan Mudra is done by touching the tips of the index finger, middle finger and the thumb.
The air, fire and space elements in the body are being balanced and regulated by performing
Vyan Mudra. This mudra is associated with the current of air in the veins. When this air current
moves fast in the lungs, arteries and veins, cause high blood pressure. By practicing Vyan Mudra
regularly, regulates the speed of circulation.
Benefits
Regulates and balances both high and low blood pressure
Enhances enthusiasm and creativity
Correct perceptions
Helps to remove stress and anxiety related problems
Helps to remain tolerant to heat and sunstroke





Prana Mudra

Prana Mudra is one of the most important mudras. It activates the dormant energy in the body.
Prana Mudra can be performed at any time when you want to be energised.
Prana  Mudra is done by joining the tips of the little and ring fingers with the tip of the thumb.
Keep both the middle and index fingers pointing straight. Visualize and feel the life force vibrates
in your body. Practice Prana Mudra for fifteen to thirty minutes.
Benefits
Helps you to stay energised
Reduces fatigue and depression
Strengthens immune system
Imparts special power to eyes
Helps to increase vitamins in the body
Improve quality of life


Apan Mudra

Apan Mudra is relatively a simple mudra. It can be easily performed in any posture.
Apan Mudra is done by joining the tips of the middle and ring fingers to the tip of the thumb.
Keep the index finger and little finger pointing straight. Do it at least for ten minutes at a time.
Apan mudra is known as the purification mudra. It increases the elements of earth and space
within the body.
Benefits
Apan Mudra purifies the body
Regulates the excretory system
Eliminates toxins and waste products from the body
Clears eyes, ears, nose, mouth, digestive and urinary tracts
Regulates diabetes
Reduces the severity of piles, fissure and fistula
It also said to be useful during childbirth in case of delay


Apan Vayu Mudra

Apan Vayu Mudra is done by touching the tips of the middle and ring fingers to the tip of the thumb.
The tip of the index finger to touch onto the mount of the thumb. The little finger to keep straight.
 Apan Vayu Mudra suppresses the air element in the body and regulates and balances the fire,
 earth and space elements in the body.This mudra is supposed to be very beneficial for the heart.
 People with a history of cardiac ailments should practice this mudra on a regular basis.
Do at least fifteen minutes at a time to enjoy the benefits.
Benefits
Helps to improve the coronary circulation
Reduces the pain of angina within a few minutes
Cures gastric problems such as acidity, indigestion and constipation
Reduces excess gas formation in the body and removes acidity
Reduces the discomforts from heartburn



Agni Mudra

Place the tip of the ring finger on the base of the thumb and cover the ring finger with the thumb
by applying a gentle pressure of the thumb on the ring finger. Keep all the other three fingers
comfortably as straight as possible. Care should be taken to do all the mudras in both hands at a time. This amounts to suppress the amount of element earth by the element fire. At a time perform
Agni Mudra at least ten minutes. Since earth element is associated with the body, this mudra
is specifically associated with the shape of the body.
Benefits
Regulates the fire elements and suppress the earth element in the body
Raises the metabolism in the body thus eliminating loss of appetite, constipation and indigestion
Reduces the excess fat in the body
Reduces body weight and provides a healthy and good posture
Prevents and cures flu, shivering and colds
Cuts off cholesterol