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If you have visited India, New Delhi the capital city precisely,
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Inyoga,mudrasarebasicallyoftwokinds:
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It is no secret that yoga is slowly emerging as an alternative

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proof behind the benefits or effects these mudras have on our
body.Iguess,the world needs some time and much advanced
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thepresenceofspecialpointsonourbodywhichwhentreated
with optimum pressure can relieve one of nausea[2], motion
sickness[3], hormonal disturbances, and even fibromyalgia[4].
ThesystemsofcomplementarymedicineIamtalkingaboutare
AcupressureandAcupuncture.NowIsoundfamiliar,dontI?!

Today, as the world takes that muchneededtime, let me

introduceyoutotheeightbasichandgesturesusedinyoga

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and meditation. After we are done with that, Ill tell you the 7
yogaposesandtwowristpositionsbestsuitedtopracticethese
mudras.

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33.AakashMudraforlightness
Other names: Vaayu 44.ShunyaMudraforpainrelief
Vardhak Mudra (Vaayu 55.PrithviMudraforstrength

air,Vardhaktoenhance) 66.SuryaMudraforweightloss
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Gesture: Touch together moisturization
8 8. Jal Shaamak Mudra for
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Benefits:

Increases the air

element within the
body
Boostsenthusiasm,
initiativeness and
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Enhances cognitive
process and
memory
Great tool to ward
of drowsiness,
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Idealtimeforpractice:anytime

Special Note: This is the ideal position for yogis who wish to
meditateandseekwithdrawalfrommaterialworld.

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Benefits:

Decreasestheairelementwithinthebody
Calmsarestlessandanxiousmind
Pacifiesoveractivehormonalandnervoussystem
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Idealtimeforpractice:anytime

OursecondelementisEtherorspace,whichis
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mostlyconsideredinactiveduetoits
subtleness.Itgovernsthecollective
consciousnessofayogiandenablesitto
resonatewiththecosmos.Theassociated
chakrawiththiselementisthefifthchakra,
Visuddha.

3.AakashMudraforlightness
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3.AakashMudraforlightness
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Detoxifiesbodyfrommetabolicwastes
Idealforthosewhosufferfromcongestionissues(postmeal,

inthehead/sinuses,ear,orchest)
Idealtimeforpractice:anytime,26am/pmgivesbestresults

SpecialNote:Thosewithlight,swift,andagilebodyshoulddoit
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4. Shunya Mudra for pain

relief
Other names: Aakash Shaamak Mudra (Aakash
space,Shaamaktosuppress)
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Gesture:Placethetipofmiddlefingeratthebaseofthethumb
andthumbuponthisfinger(atthefirstphalangealjoint),gently
pressingit

Benefits:

Decreasesthespaceelementwithinthebody

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Helpful in disorders
oftheearlikeacute
pain, impaired
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this mudra in case of acute earpain, vertigo or numbness is
recommended, but should be discontinued when the problem

subsides.

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NextintheseriesistheEarthelementwhich
governsthebodysphysicalconstitution
includingbonesandtissues,withspecialeffect
onthenose(smell).Simultaneously,well
discusstheFireelementtoo.Itcontrolsthe
growth,glands,metabolismandtemperature
aspectsofthebody.

Although,earthandfiremudrasproducequite
oppositeeffectsonthebody,theyhavetheir
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separateenergychakras.Theassociatedchakra
forearthisthefirstchakra,Muladhara,butfor
earthitisthethirdone,Manipura.

5.PrithviMudraforstrength

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Other names: Prithvi

Vardhak Mudra
(Prithvi earth,
Vardhak to
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Relieves from fatigue and helpful in case of brittle bones,

hair, nails, and dry skin by enhancing strength, vitality and

endurance

Regulates metabolic process and body temperature, thus
ideal for skinny people and those who suffer from frequent
fever,inflammation,ulcers,etc.
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Idealtimeforpractice:anytime

6. Surya Mudra for weight

loss
Other names: Prithvi
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Shaamak to
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Gesture: Place the tip of ring finger at the base of the thumb
andthumbuponthisfinger(atthefirstphalangealjoint),gently
pressingit

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Thefifthandfinalelementconstitutingourbody
iswater,whichconstitutesmorethan70%ofthe
humanbody.Hence,itinfluencestissues,joints,
skin,tongue,andtaste.Thecorresponding
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Swadhisthana.

7. Varun mudra for

moisturization
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Other names: Jal Vardhak Mudra (Jal water, Vardhak to

enhance)

Gesture: Touch together the tips of little finger with that of the
thumb

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Increasesthewater
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body
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8. Jal Shaamak Mudra for
stability
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Other names: Jal
ShaamakMudra(Jal
water, Shaamak to
suppress)

Gesture:Placethetip
of little finger at the
baseofthethumband
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thumbuponthisfinger
( at the first
phalangealjoint),gentlypressingit

Benefits:

Decreasesthewaterelementwithinthebody

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Beneficial in excessive salivation, runny nose, watery eyes,

sweatypalms,etc.
Good for those with complain of excessive glandular
secretionorhyperacidity
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Variationsofwristpositions

Vairagyamudra

Inthisposition,thepalmsrestonyourknees,facingup.
The purpose is to ease the process of withdrawal (from ed.edelweisstokio.in/term_insurance
materialobjects)fortheyogi.

Dhyaanmudra

Inthisposition,thepalmsrestinthemiddleofthebody,close
to the abdomen. The wrists are placed gently on the thighs
withfingersofpalmlyingontopofeachother.
Thepositionallowsrapidprogressionofthemindintodeeper
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statesofmeditation.

Apart from these basic eight hand gestures, there are many
more essential mudras, that a yogi ought to know. But as a
beginner,thesewillsuffice.

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