Yoga Mudra/Hand Gestures methods of doing and benefits Part 2

In continuation with https://yogafromyogies.blogspot.com/2018/11/mudrahand-gestures.html

 Mudra Part 2

As we have discussed earlier in previous article that we can increase, decrease or stabilize any of the five elements by practicing Mudra.

1)      By touching the tip of the finger with the tip of the thumb one can stabilize the element related with that finger.

2)      If a particular finger is touched at the base of the thumb then element related with that finger decreases in our body, i.e. if we touch the tip of the index finger at the base of the thumb then air element will decrease in our body as index finger is related with the air element.

3)      If tip of the thumb is touched at the base of a particular finger then element related with that finger increases in our body, i.e. if we touch the tip of the thumb at the base of the index finger then air element will increase in our body as index finger is related with the air element.

 Pruthvi Mudra

As ring finger is related with the earth element so practice of this mudra increases the earth element in our body which in turn increases the amount of the minerals in our body.

Method:-

Touch the tip of the ring finger with the tip of the thumb as shown in the picture below.

Prithvi Mudra in Yoga

Benefits:-

1)      When practiced regularly this mudra cures various mineral deficiency in our body.

2)      if the practitioner is underweight according to his/her height then this mudra helps to gain weight according to height.(BMI)

3)      Helps to maintain optimum amount of minerals in body.

4)      Keeps the practitioner energetic always.

5)      Helps the practitioner to develop patience.

6)      It fills the heart with love, kindness and mercy.

 Varun Mudra

Little finger is related with the water element so by regular practice of this mudra one can eradicate skin related problems.

Method:-

Touch the tip of the little finger with the tip of the thumb as shown in picture below.

Varun mudra in Yoga

Benefits:-

1)      Very helpful to cure dry skin problems.

2)      Purifies the blood.

3)      Improves skin softness and helps one to get glowing skin.

4)      Reduces wrinkles of facial skin.

Surya Mudra ( Mudra of the Sun)

Ring finger is related with earth and according to Samudrik Vigyan (Science of Sea) it is also believed to be the place of the sun. When this mudra is performed immense amount of energy is produced like the energy of the sun. That's why this mudra is called Mudra of the sun.

Method:-

Touch the ring finger at the base of the thumb and press the ring finger gently by thumb as shown in the picture below.

Surya mudra in Yoga

Benefits:-

1)      Helps to reduce any type of pain.

2)      Helpful to reduce anxiety and headache.

3)      Helps to control weight and obesity.

4)      Helpful in digestion problems.

Shunya Mudra ( Mudra of Zero)

In Sanskrit Ether/Space/Zero is called shunya and space element is found in each and every atom of the nature. Many diseases may occure due to imbalance of this element. As this element is related with the sound so its imbalance causes ear related problems.

Method:-

Touch the base of the thumb by middle finger and press the middle finger by your thumb gently as shown in the picture below.

Shunya Mudra (Mudra of zero) in Yoga

Benefits:-

1)      Helps to cure ear related problems.

2)      Helps to reduce deafness.

3)      Some heart problems are related with the the ether element or akash tatva so these can be cured by this Mudra.

Vaayu Mudra ( Mudra of the Air)

Method:-

Touch the tip of the index finger at the base of the thumb and press the index finger gently by your thumb  as shown in the picture below.

Vaayu mudra (Mudra of air) in Yoga

Benefits:-

1)      Helpful in joint Pain.

2)      Imbalance of air element increases pressure on heart which leads to heart problems  so this mudra is beneficial for heart patients.

3)      Helps to improve immunity.

( Please note that these all Mudras are effective when practiced regularly for minimum 45 minutes everyday)