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What are Mudras : The science of mudras is a part of yoga based on fundamental principles of life namely…the 5 elements in the universe. Akash (space), Vayu (air), agni (fire), jal / varun (water) and pritvi (earth). 

The science behind is as the above five elements is a part of the universe, it is also a part of human body.  Our human body is supposed to be a miniature universe by itself.  If you look closely… our planet, mother earth is covered 75% of water so is our body it is 75% water.  We have a sun and moon nadi within us which is called the yin and yan in chinese or ida or pingala nadi.  So, in short we are a miniature version of universe within ourselves. 

The thumb – Agni (fire)

The Index finger – vayu (wind)

The middle finger – akash (space)

The ring finger – pritvi (earth)

The little finger – varun (water)

Any one of these element gets disturbed in the universe we face natural calamity in the form of flood, earthquake, hurricane, tsunami….etc to name a few.  The same way in our body, if there is some disturbance in these elements, it gives rise to disturbance mentally physically….and in our general well being.

Now, the question what is Mudra and how is it performed….

Mudras the mainly performed as gestures by fingers and hand positions.  Some are performed with the combination with Asanas.

The effect of Mudra is due to the electromagnetic waves produced by our body….

Electomagnetic waves and human body……something wrong!!!!!

It is true, actually all objects including human body emit electromagnetic radiation…this is in a small amount…but we do emit. We possess energies but irony is we are not aware!!!!!

What is electromagnetic radiation:  It is a term used to describe all the different  kinds of energies released into space by stars such as sun.

(Eg:  Radio – waves , radar –waves, x rays, light waves which makes us things visible for us)

When we perform Mudra the energy that is been emitted out of our finger is arrested and redirected to certain part of the brain centers  from where with  proper breathing directs to it to the parts of the body as Mudra….Shortly, it is the vibration felt during performing mudra and that effects the body.  This vibration proves the presence of electromagnetic waves flowing in our body..

There are many mudras which are therapeutic and practiced for different disorders.  There are few  mudras prescribed which can be performed everyday for general well being of our mind and body. Those are Jnana Mudra, Pritvi Mudra, Apana Mudra, Prana Mudra,

Jnana Mudra : 

Formation :  it is formed by joining tips of the index finger and the thumb.

Benefits :  This mudra stabilizes the mind . In the  tip of our thumb lies the point of pituitary glands.  A very important gland it controls the growth of our body. 

Pritvi Mudra : 

Formation : Join the tip of the ring finger with the tip of the thumb

Benefits :  Helps recover chronic fatigue due to illness or general day to day fatigue

Apana Mudra:

Formation :  by joining the thumb, middle finger and the ring finger.

Benefits : This helps manage diabetes.  It has to be done for a longer time if one is looking out for managing sugar ( it has to be done 50 min and followed by 10 min of pran mudra). It helps manage migraine again it has to be done for a longer duration.  On day to day basis it helps in general health.

Pran Mudra :

Formation :  Joining the tips of thumb, ring finger and the little finger.

Benefits :  The major part of our body is water (varun- little finger). This mudra helps the flow of vital energy in our body.  This provides us with mental and physical strength.

The above mentioned mudras can be practiced on a daily basis. It  can be practiced anytime of the day while travelling as well. 

There are many therapeutic mudras which has not been addressed as it is vast subject.  I have tried to cover how mudra works and few mudras which can be performed on a daily basis.  Start with a single mudra say Jnan mudra and stay for 15 min, and observe your body within.  You may not be aware of the vibrations as it is very subtle, but during a course of time you will start feeling it.  Give yourself some time….

PATIENCE PAYS A LOT!!!!!!

With Love,

Soumyas