PRITHVI MUDRA
The element prithvi - earth, is a vital component of bodily tissues like bones, cartilage, skin, hair,nails, muscles, tendons and internal organs. This element builds and invigorates the tissues and increases vitality, strength and endurance. Yhis element is associated with smwll and hence it helps to overcome nasal disorders. Prithvi also reduces fire, so an overactive Agni can be pacified.
Formation> Join the tip of the ring finger with the tip of the thumb.
Effect. Since the elements fire and earth have qualities opposed to each other, prithvi mudra when formed cools the body and reduces the fire and helps overcome disorders of emaciation fever and inflammation.
Benefits: chronic fatigue, general debility and convalescence can be overcome; treats lack of stamina or endurance; treats emaciation and weight loss; Osteoporosis, Osteo malacia -- diminished bone density and rickets can be cured; helps to expedite the union of bones in case of fracture, degeneration of articular cartilage is treated; helps to strengthen the limbs in Polio myelitis, paralysis; dry, cracked, burning skin is pacified; cures skin rashes and urticaria; brittle nails are set right; hair loss and premature greying of hair can be treated with the practice of this mudra. Grey hair turns black within 7 days by practising this mudra daily for 50 minutes followed by pran mudra for 15 minutes; burning sensation in eyes, stomach acidity, urine, anus, hands,feet is pacified; Aphthous ulcers in the mouth cured; fever is pacified; complexion of the skin radiates with health; this mudra provides A,B,C,D,E,K vitamins. This mudra makes one feel happy and contented; makes the mind generous.