Mudra Yoga

Introduction
Mudra is a term with many meanings. It is
used to signify a gesture, a mystic position of
the hands, a seal or even a symbol
Mudras are an integral part of the science of
Yoga. Certain Mudras along with Pranayama
helps a great deal in harmonizing the Bodymind. It affects the Physical, Mental & the
Pranic Bodies directly
The Universe is composed of five elements,
earth, air, water, fire, and ether. Similarly our
body is also a union of five elements which is
represented by our five fingers

Gyan Mudra
Method:
Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index
finger, with the other three fingers stretched out.

Specialty:
A mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge.
The tip of thumb correlates to the pituitary and
endocrine glands. When you press these centers
with the index finger the two glands work actively.

Benefits:
Increases memory power and sharpens the brain
Enhances concentration and prevents Insomnia
When practiced regularly, it will relieve
psychological disorders like Hysteria, Anger and
Depression

Vayu Mudra
Method:
Keep the index finger on the base of the
thumb and press with the thumb keeping
the other three fingers straight.

Specialty:
Prevents diseases that occur due to
imbalances in the air.
Benefits:
Relieves Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout,
Parkinson's disease and paralysis without
any medicine.
Useful for Cervical Spondilytis, paralysis of
the face, and pressure on nerves in neck.
Relieves gas pressure in the stomach.

Aakash Mudra
Method:
Keep the middle finger at the tip of thumb and
keeping the other fingers straight.
Specialty:
Get relief in bone related problem and make your
bone strong, Heart related problem are
alsobenefited by practicing this mudra.
Benefits:
To detoxify the body by the elimination of
metabolic wastes
To overcome discomfort caused by over-eating
To relieve congestion (and pain) in the head
(due to migraine or sinusitis), ear/s (due to
infection), chest (due to infection / asthma )
High blood pressure
Irregular heart-beats

Shunya Mudra or
Mudra of Emptiness
Method:
Keep the middle finger at the
base of thumb and press with
the thumb keeping the other
fingers straight.
Specialty:
Reduces the dullness in the body.
Benefits:
Relieves an earache within 4 or
5 minutes
Useful for the deaf and
mentally challenged

Prithvi Mudra
Method:
This mudra is formed by
joining together the
tips of the ring finger and
the thumb.
Specialty:
this mudra increases the
Prithvi (earth) element
within the body.
Benefits:
Reduce Skin-rashes
Control Hair-loss
Reduce Burning in eyes
Reducestomach (acidity)

Surya Mudra or
Mudra of the Sun
Method:
Bend the ring finger and press
it with thumb.
Specialty:
Correlates to the thyroid
gland.
Benefits:
Reduces cholesterol in body
and helps in reducing weight
Reduces anxiety
Corrects or relieves
indigestion

Varun Mudra
Method:
Tip of little finger touches the tip of
thumb with the other three fingers
stretched out.
Specialty:
Balances the water content and
prevents all diseases which come due
to lack of water.
Benefits:
Retains clarity in blood by balancing
water content in the body
Prevents the pain of Gastroenteritis
and Muscle Shrinkage

Jal Shamak Mudra

Method
Tip of little finger touches the base of
thumb and press with thumb and the
other three fingers stretched out.
Specialty
It brings about a reduction of the Jal
(water) element within the body.
Benefits
Dropsy Excessive salivation Watery
eyes
Running nose
Hyperacidity,
Diarrhoea

Apan Mudra or
Mudra of Digestion
Method:
The tips of middle finger and ring finger
touch the tip of thumb while the other
two fingers are stretched out.
Specialty: Plays an important role in our
health as it regulates the excretory
system.

Benefits:
Regulates diabetes
Relieves constipation and piles
Helps establish regular excretion of solid
waste

Ling Mudra

Method:
Interlock the fingers of both hands and
keep the thumb of the left hand
vertically straight and encircle it with
The thumb and the index finger of the
right.
Specialty:
Generates heat in the body. Take
milk,ghee, more water and fruit juices
in addition to the practice of this mudra
for many
Benefits:
Time duration: Practice any
Stops production of phlegm and gives
time. But do not over-practice
power to lungs
Relieves severe cold and bronchial
as it produces heat in the
infections
body. It can cause excessive
Invigorates the body

sweating even in winter.

Prana Mudra
Method:
Bend ring finger and little finger
and touch the tip of thumb with their tips
keeping the remaining two fingers
stretched.
Specialty:
As it is the mudra of life, this
improves the life force. The weak become
strong.
Benefits:
Avoid suffering from cold and caugh
Improves the power of the eyes and
reduces eye related issues
Relieves vitamin deficiency

Hakini Mudra
Method:
Tips of the corresponding fingers
touch each other.
Specialty:
Helps to boost thinking and
Concentration.
Benefits:
It enhance the memory power,
To improve concentration,
Promotes calmness,
improve decision making.

Ushas mudra
How to do:
Interlace fingers at the
chest or
abdomen.

Benefits:
Awakens body and
mind in the morning
increases creativity
andproductivity

Lotus mudra
How to do:
bring the base of the
palms together at the
heart centre, touching
the thumbs and pinky
fingers together. Spread
the rest of the fingers
out like the lotus flower
opening toward the
sunlight.

Benefits:
The Lotus Mudra drains
out misunderstanding
helps to release tension

Anjali Mudra
Methods
Bring the hands together at the
palms with the fingers reaching
upwards. the hands are pressed
together firmly and evenly.
Benefits
It is natural remedy for stress &
anxiety.
Bringing the palms together in
this mudra connects the right
and left hemisphere of the brain.
It is a useful mudra for entering
into a meditive state.
The mudra respect for oneself
and others.

Tri dosha nashak Saaman

It is also called the MukulMudra
mudra
or the Sukri mudra, this mudra
balances and co-ordinates the
five elements and the three
humors of the body.
Method:This mudra is formed by
joining together the tips of the
thumb and all four fingers
Benefits:
Saman mudra helps in digestion
improving digestive system frees
body from intestinal pain and
cramps.
Saman Mudraenhancesliver
function.

Adi Mudra

How to do:
The thumb is placed at the base of the
small finger and the remaining fingers
curl over the thumb, forming a light
fist. The palms are again placed facing
upwards on the thighs and the
breathing repeated.
Benefits
Relaxes the nervous system
Helps reduce snoring
Improves the flow of oxygen to the
head
Increases capacity of the lungs

Apan Vayu Mudra

Method:
The tips of the middle finger and
ring
finger touch the tip of thumb,
while the
index finger touches the base of
thumb
and the little finger is stretched
out.
Specialty:
Benefits the heart and works like
an
Time duration: Practice as
many times
as you
can. Heart
injection
in the
reduction
of heart
patients and BP patients can
attack.
It is as powerful as a
practice twice for 15 minutes
sorbitate
daily for better results.

Benefits:
Strengthens the heart
and regularizes
palpitation
Regulates excretory
system
Relieves gastric issues