We present some brilliant, very effective and simple mudras,
which you can practice anytime and anywhere:
* GYAN MUDRA - This is one of the most important mudras. It is
widely used in all yogic meditation practices. Join the tip of
forefinger to the tip of the thumb. Hold together gently for at
least 15-30 minutes. Advantages * Increases intelligence and
wisdom * Purifies the mind of the practitioner * Cures many
mental problems * Makes one joyful * Cures intoxication and
addictive habits * PURN GYAN MUDRA - This mudra is known as the
mudra of Lord Buddha, since it was propagated by him. Sit
cross-legged. Keep both hands in 'Gyan Mudra' Posture. Now keep
right hand near chest region. Keep left hand near knee region.
Advantages * Clears the aura in the subtle astral body * Causes
electrical changes in the electromagnetic activity of the brain
leading to increased clarity and understanding * Improves memory
to a great extent * Soothes irritable temperaments * Improves
intelligence and wisdom
* ABHAYA MUDRA - This is normally practiced after Gayatri Mantra
recitation. Raise both your hands to the sides of your head.
Touch the forefinger to tip of thumb (just as you do in Gyan
Mudra). Hold the hand vertically straight by the sides.
Advantages * Makes your mind fearless * Gives you a feeling of
courage and strength
* DHYAAN MUDRA - Sit cross-legged. Place hands in Gyan Mudra, on
your lap. Right palm should rest above left palm in Gyan mudra
Advantages * Makes you tremendously peaceful and tranquil *
Helps in increasing concentration powers * Cures depression and
other mental ailments * Practitioner can experience the final
state of eternal yogic bliss * PRITHVI MUDRA - Touch fore part
of third finger (ring finger) to the tip of thumb. Advantages *
Helps balance the earth element in the body * Normalizes body
equilibrium * Makes you physically stronger * Increases
tolerance and patience * Helps practitioners of spiritual
meditation
* VARUN MUDRA - Touch the fore part of the smallest finger to
the fore part of thumb. Advantages * Regular practice balances
water element in body * Improves physical appearance * Decreases
dryness in skin and body
* VAYU MUDRA - Fold the index finger (fore finger) on the base
of thumb. Press the forefinger gently on the pad. Keep the other
fingers away. Advantages * Helps in all nervous ailments *
Improves balance of air element in body * Helpful in pains and
aches * Recommended for patients of Cerebral Palsy and
Parkinson's ailments. * PRAN MUDRA - Touch fore part of third
(ring) finger and tip of fourth (little) finger to fore part of
thumb. Advantages * Reduces body fatigue and thus energizing the
whole body * Improves eyesight * Optimizes the circulation of
the life current throughout the body
* MRITSANJIVINI MUDRA - Fold the index finger (fore finger) on
the base of thumb. Press the forefinger gently on the pad. Touch
the fore part of third (biggest) finger and fore part of fourth
(ring) finger to the fore part of thumb. Advantages * Makes the
heart stronger * Very useful for people with heart ailments *
Helps normalize blood pressure * Increases self-confidence
* SURYA MUDRA - Touch the third (ring) finger to the base of
thumb. Press the thumb gently over this third (ring) finger.
Keep the other fingers away. Advantages * Decreases Earth
element in body * Cures mental heaviness * Reduces body fat *
Enhances weight loss
About the author:
Kevin Pederson, the webmaster for Yogawiz,mentions the
importance of yoga and the benefits one can reap by it which has
cured serious illnesses.
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Yoga has series of mudras which help a person in his
physical, mental and spiritual development.
