Yoga and Hand Gestures
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Variation Of Yoga Mudra
1. Gyan Mudra
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Purpose: To attain enlightenment, its posture should also be practiced by those yogis who want to separate themselves from this material world.
English Name: Gesture of Knowledge
Hand posture: Make the index finger of the hand touch with the thumb.
Benefits of Gyan Mudra:
- Increases air content in the body.
- Promotes passion, courage, and creative thinking.
- The subconscious mind enhances thought ability and memory.
- It is very effective in dealing with fatigue, laziness, and mental complications.
When to do it? : Anytime.
2. Vayu Mudra
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Purpose: To find peace.
English Name: Air Gesture
Hand posture: Put the first tip of the index finger in the last tip of the thumb. The thumb will be above the index finger.
Benefits of Vayu Mudra:
- Reduces the air element in the body.
- Reduces anxiety in the body.
- Reduces hyperactivity of hormones and nervous system
- Good for angry, hyperactive, and low concentration.
When to do it? : Anytime
3.Aakash Mudra
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English Name: Gesture of View
English Name: Gesture of View
Hand pose: Touch the tip of the middle finger with the thumb. Try to practice for 30 minutes only but not more than that.
Benefits Of Aakash Mudra:
- The sky increases the element in the body.
- Relieves bad thoughts coming to mind.
- Regulates feelings of fear, sorrow, and anger.
- Detoxes impurities present in the body.
- Particularly beneficial for people with constipation and digestive problems.
- Also beneficial in ear and chest problems.
When to do it? : At any time, practice 2-6 Am / Pm for the best result.
4. Shunya Mudra
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- Minimizes the space element in the body.
- Ear pain, hearing problem, reduces travel fatigue.
- Reduces mild pain in many parts of the body, such as the head and chest.
- Extremely beneficial for people with Vata nature.
When to do it? : At any time, practice 2-6 Am / Pm for the best result.
5. Prithvi Mudra
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- Increases growth of new tissue.
- Speeds up the process of making and healing muscles.
- Relieves fatigue.
- Strengthens weak bones, hair, and nails.
- Communicates strength, consciousness, and strength in the body.
- Metabolic or digestive processes and regulates body temperature.
- Eliminates the problem of dry skin.
- Fever, burning sensation, or ulcer problem is overcome in people with a lean body.
6. Surya Mudra
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Benefits of Surya Mudra:
- Raises body temperature.
- Relieves cold, shivering.
- Best for people with low thyroid problems.
- Weight loss relieves the problem of indigestion, constipation, or loss of appetite.
- Beneficial for people with sweat problems and weak eyesight.
7. Varun Mudra
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- Helps to promote the water element in the body.
- Helps in joint pain, arthritis, body odor, and taste loss.
- Relieves when there is a deficiency of hormones or problems of dehydration.
- Dry skin, hair, eyes, eczema, removes all problems of the digestive system.
- Beneficial for people with sweat problems and weak eyesight.
8. Garuda Mudra
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- Helps to balance wind elements of the body.
- Improves blood circulation.
- Benefits in stomach related complaints.
- Calms down the mind by reducing stress