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Main Section => Spiritual influence on Lifestyle => Topic started by: GaneshHariharan on May 21, 2009, 11:12:07 AM
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CREDITS : THE FOLLOWING MUDRAS ARE AS FOUND IN A BOOK PUBLISHED BY AN ASSOCIATION RUN BY SWAMI RAMDEV , AND AS FORWARDED TO ME BY MY FATHER
SHRI.V.HARIHARAN.
CAVEAT EMPTOR : THOSE WHO TRY OUT THE FOLLOWING, PLEASE DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK AND IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT THE MODE , PLS CONTACT AN EXPERT.
Jalodar Nashak Mudra
Jal means water. Udar means(stomach) and Nashak means to end. The little finger signifies water element. Jalodhar Nashak Mudra controls the excess of water element in the stomach.
Formation: The tip of the little finger is placed at the base of the thumb and the thumb is placed on the back of the little finger gently.
Effect: Jalodar Nashak Mudra reduces the excess water element in the body, suitably affecting the water metabolism. It can thus overcome water logging within the body.
Benefits: Jalodar is a Sanskrit term of the disease-Dropsy. The disease is caused due to excess of water content in the stomach. This Mudra is named after the curing of the disease - Jalodar
This Mudra can cure Elephantitis; Swelling in any part of the body like face, hands, and legs can be cured with this Mudra; This Mudra cures excessive salivation, watery eyes, running nose, hyperacidity, diarrhoea(loose motion); Pleurisy, effusion in a joint is cured; Excessive menses is balanced; Excessive urination is cured.
Kidney Mudra
This Mudra cures kidney disorders. This has the same qualities like Jalodar Nashak Mudra.
Formation: The little finger and the ring finger tips are to be placed at the base of the thumb and Thumb should be placed over the two fingers.
Benefits: The problem of running nose is cured; throat pain is pacified immediately; Problem of Phelgam in the throat and the lungs is cured; Helps in curing kidney problems; Helps in curing Dropsy.
Discontinue performing this mudra when ailment is cured.
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VYAN MUDRA
The current of air - Vyan Vayu, in the veins is said to be the circulator of blood in the body. When this air current starts moving very fast in the lungs, arteries and veins the disease is called the high blood pressure. Performing Vyan Mudra 2-3 times a day for 50 minutes each followed by Pran Mudra for 15 minutes helps in regulating blood pressure.
Formation: The tips of index finger and middle fingers to be joined with the tip of the thumb.
Effec: The speed of the air circulation of Vyan Vayu is regulated.
Benefits: Blood pressure either high or low is regulated and balanced.
Lack of initiative,enthusiasm,slowness of thoughts and perception is corrected with this Mudra.
Drowsiness, excessive sleep is overcome.
Intolerance to heat,sunstroke can be averted.
Excessive sweating,thirst,urination, loose motions and menorrhagia can be overcome.
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PRAN MUDRA
Pran Vayu is very important vayu among the ten types of Vayus which exist in the body. Pran Vayu is breath itself. It is found in the nostrils,face,heart and respiratory organs. It covers the space till the navel.
Formation. The tips of the little finger and ring finger are joined with the tips of the thumb.
Effect: The major part of our body is Prithvi and Jal. Joining the finger tipe balancing these elements results in increasing stamina,vitality,strength and immunity. This mudra starts the flow of vital energy in our body as if life dynamo has been started. While practising meditation along with this mudra, the whole body feels the vibration. Practising this mudra makes a person mentally and physically strong.
Benefit: Pran mudra helps to overcome the following disorders:
Chronic fatigue,general debility,low endurance; Impaired immunity; mental tension,anger,irritability,jealousy,pride,restlessness; inflammatory disorders; forgetfiulness; scanty burning,urination; burning red dry eyes,cataract; dry red hot agin skin, skin rashes,urticaria and leprosy; any ailment of eyes is cured; eyesight is improved; the element of earth,water and fire are joined, so this helps remove the obstacles present in blood vessels resulting in improved blood circulation; this mudra removes impurities present in blood and stimulates joy,energy, delight,zeal,hope and preservance. this mudra helps remove any kind of deficiency of vitamins A,B,C,D,E,K all vitamins are provided by this mudra; any types of cramps in muscles or veins and pain in the legs cured; during fasts this mura can help control hunger and thirst; to treat any disease Pran Mudra is like a friend that helps other mudras; to cure insomnia, Jnana Mudra is to be followed by pran mudra; to cure diabetes Apan Mudra is to be followed by Pran Mudra; Numbness in any part of the body is cured by Pran Mudra.
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SHOONYA MUDRA
Middle finger of the hand represents Ether-Space-Akash. Space is all over the world, and in every cell in the body. The disturbance due to excess Akash element in the body causes various types of diseases - like cardiac weaknesses, ear problems etc. and Shoonya Mudra helps resolve problems associated with an excess of the Akash element.
Formation: The tip of the middle finger is to be placed at the base of the thumb and the thumb is to be placed on the back of the middle finger gently.
Effect: The space element is reduced.
Benefits: Ear ache subsides immediately; audio weakness is remedied; deafness is cured; dumbness is cured if it is not by birth; numbness in the head,body parts,chest,abdomen can be remedied by this mudra; ear ailments like pain,tinnitus(noises) acquired deafness will be certainly remedied; vertigo problem will be solved instantly when it is cured. perform Akash Mudra every day 15 minutes; severe headache, ear pain, imbalance while walking, pain in the tooth, pain in the throat, pain in the heals, joint pain - Shoonya and Vayu Mudras to be performed together followed by Pran Mudra of course.
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VAYU MUDRA
When the air element in the body increases because of diet or life style, many kinds of disturbances raise their ugly head. To decrease the Vayu element perform Vayu mudra and attain balance.
Formation: Index finger tip is to be placed at the base of the thumb and the thumb is to be placed on the back of the index finger gently. Other fingers to be straight. This is vayu mudra.
Effect: Excess vayu is decreased., blood circulation improves and any areas of the body experiencing pain start getting relief.
Benefits: This mudra acts slowly but steadily. Within 8 to 10 days the results are attained.
When the vayu is in our body accumulates in any part, it causes severe pain and aches. This mudra can cure such aches.
The feeling of restlessness or gas formation can be cured if this mudra is practised immediately' By yawning or by burping the vayu problem gets resolved; vayu diseases such as parkinsons,sciatica,paralysis, cervical spondylitis and knee pains get cured by this mudra by regular practice-till get cured; relief from joint pain can be achieved by practising these mudras in the following order: Vayu mudra for 15 minutes followed by Varun mudra for 15 minutes followed by Pran mudra for 15 minutes
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VARUN MUDRA
Almost 70% of the body is water. Varun Mudra keeps the water balance in the body.
Formation: Join the tip of the small finger with the tip of the thumb.
Effects: This mudra affects the water metabolism; it helps to rehydrate cells,tissues,muscles,skin,joints,cartilege etc The element water is associated with taste. This Mudra is useful in overcoming disorders like loss of taste sense and dryness of mouth.
Benefits: Can be used to overcome following disorders:
Dryness of the eyes, dryness of the digestive tract; dry cough, dryness of the skin leading to crakes,dry eczema,psoriasis,degeneration of joint cartilege; Osteo arthritis; Anaemia and cramps; deficiency of harmones; scanty urination, loss of taste tongue disorders; burns, pimples, itching and all skin diseases. This mudra helps in removing dryness from the body and adds tenderness, glow and beauty to the skin; it is beneficial in removing impurities present in the blood; this mudra preserves youthfulness; Unconsciousness due to sunstroke, accidents or overcrowdedness can be cured by rubbing the tips of the thumb and the tip of the little finger.
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SURYA MUDRA
Surya means - the Sun. Surya Mudra generates heat in the body like Sun. This Mudra decreases Prithvi element and increases Agni element.
Formation; The tip of the ring finger is to be placed at the base of the thumb and thumb is to be placed gently on the back of the ring finger.
Effect: The element Agni is associated with body temperature and metabolism. Practice of Soorya Mudra helps to maintain the body temperature and keeps the metabolism going.
The element Agni is also associated with vision. Hence, this mudra strenghens eyes and improves vision.
Benefits:
Surya mudra can treat following disorders: Abnormally low body temperature; introlerance to cold,shivering, under activity of the thyroid gland causing slow metabolism' obesity, progressive weight gain, loss of appetite,indigestion and constipation, absence of sweating, cold problems like cough, tuberculosis, sinusitis, pleuristy and asthma, high cholestrol in the blood, cataract.
This Mudra can be combined with Linga Mudra for better results(5 minutes each, one after the other).
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LINGA MUDRA
This mudra increases bodily heat as it reinforces the fire element.
Formation: Linga mudra is formed by inter locking the palm but keeping the left thumb erect pointing upwards. This mudra can be done by reversing the hand too.
Effect: The fire in the thumb is activated and is able to increase uninhibited.
Benefits: Hypothermia - Shivering and chills due to cold weather can be controlled; ailments caused by over production of mucus such as wet cough,colds,sinusitis etc., can be cured; Asthma,bronchitis,T.B. Pleurisy are cured; Discomfort experienced in air-conditioned room is relieved by this mudra; Increase digestive powers and also melts excess fat in the body. Give better resiults when performed together with Soorya Mudra- both 15 minutes eacg. one after the other.; difficulty in breathing can be relieved by this mudra; congested nose can be relieved by this mudra immediately and one can get good sleep; regulates the flow of the menstrual cycle. give better results when performed with Surya mudra - both 15 minutes each, one after the other. When navel centre is shifted from its original place, comes back to is place by this mudra.
Special note" This mudra increases heat in the body so this mudra is to be performed only for 15 minutes or less. Since this mudra generates heat, one must consume a lot of liquids like water, fruit juices,milk,buttermilk, etc.
Any one suffering from acidity, fever, and stomach ulcers should not perform this mudra.
This mudra is to be performed only till the problem persists and then it should be discontinued.
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SHANKHA MUDRA
In Sanskrit Shankha means Conch.
This mudra resembles the shape of a Conch and hence is called the Shankha Mudra.
In ancient times it was believed that blowing the Conch could send sound waves far and wide, thereby removing ill effects of the bad elements.
This mudra is used during worship while chanting hymns and mantras.
Formation: Place the thumb of the left hand at the base of the right thumb. This is the point of Thyroid gland in the palm. Fold the fingers of the right hand covering the left thumb, Join the index finger of the left hand with the thumb tip of the right hand. The other three fingers of the left hand are to be placed on the back of the right palm
This mudra can be performed with reversing the hands too.
Effect: Thus mudra puts pressure on the point of thyroid gland, thus making it active to remove illnesses related to thyroid gland; this mudra purifies 72,000 nerves connected to the navel centre, thereby rejuvenating the whole body; this mudra makes the voice melodious and clean. Removes strain in the voice. Therefore, singers, teachers, doctors, lawyers and leaders must perform this mudra every day for 10 minutes; this mudra relieves allergies, caused by dust and smoke, so throat becomes clean; also relieves from skin rashes; tonsillitis and other throat infections are cured; relieves feverish feeling in the body; relieves burning sensation in the body or body parts; any trouble of stammering, stuttering in speech can be rectified by this mudra; after a paralytic attack, this mudra helps in dealing with speech problems and speech becomes clear; helps in increasing height of childre.
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AKASH MUDRA
Space within the body is a part of outer space. A person becomes very broad minded when it is balanced.
Formation; Formed by joining together the tips of the thumb and the middle finger.
Effect: This is a detoxifying Mudra that helps in increasing the space within the body and helps elimination of metabolic waste. Negative emotions like anger, fear and sorrow are replaced by positive emotions:
Benefits: helps to detoxify the body by the elimination of metabolic wastes through exhaled air,sweat,urine stools; helps to overcome feeling of fullness, heaviness in the body; helps to overcome discomfort caused by over eating;helps to relieve congestion and pain in the head due to migraine or sinusitis, ears due to infection, chest congestion, infection,asthma,etc; relieves pain in angina pectoris, regularises heart beats and high blood pressure. Practise this mudra daily for 50 minutes. This mudra aids in meditation. It helps purity emotions and thoughts. Vibrations can be felt on the top of the head at Sahasra Chakra and one gets divine power with an incrwase in intution and alertness. this mudra is beneficial for any bone related diseases, as the calcium content within the body increases. this mudra removes tooth problems and makes the teeth strong. locked jaws caused due to yawning can be cured with the flip of middle and thumb fingers. That is why, traditionally, during yawning fingers are flipped. If the rosary beads are placed on the middle finger and rotated with the help of the thumb, mind enjoys prosperity, power and material happiness. Heart gets strong; this mudra is more beneficial at dawn; Akash mudra is an excellent mudra which stimulates noble thoughts and helps the practitioner to take rapid strides along the path to liberation from worldly desires.
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Sahaja Shankha Mudra
This Mudra is a version of Shankha Mudra. Benefits are also the same with a few exceptions:
Formation: Join both hands together interlocking the fingers and press the palms together. Apply a gentle pressure with both the thumbs by laying them parallel to each other on the index finger.
This forms the Sahaja Sankha Mudra.
Effect: According to Yoga physiology, all 10 main nerves get activated and the body becomes very strong. The ten nerves are Sushumna,Ida,Pingala,Gandhari,Hasti,Jiva,Poosha,Yashwini, Alamboosha, Kuhoo and Shankini.
Benefits: There is growth in alertness; The nerve Shankhini would activate Mooladhara Chakra. The serpent power Kundalini rises towards higher levels; removes the problems associated eith the reproductive system; cures piles and problems related to the anus; The spinal cord becomes straight and gains flexibility; like the Shankh Mudra this mudra helps in solving problems related to speech, voice, digestive power, stomach and intestine
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ADITI MUDRA
Formation: Place the tip of the thumb at the base of the ring finger.
Effect: This finger represents Prithvi and the Thumb represents Agni. When the Agni touches at the base to the ring finger there is a growth of Prithvi element and also growth of Agni. Therefore there will be weight gain with improvement stamina.
Benefits: One can gain weight by a regular practice of 50 minutes followed by rana Mudra. There will be remarkable weight gain.
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KUNDALINI MUDRA
This mudra is associated with thw reproductive energy.
Formation: Form a fist of the left hand and extend the index finger. Cover the index finger with the right hand fingers and place the right thumb on the top.
Hold this mudra in front of the abdomen for 15 minutes, thre times a day.
Effect: This mudra enhances the Kundalini force and the energy is released.
Benefits: This mudra promotes vigour in the couple.
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PANKAJ MUDRA
Pankaj means lotus. It grows in water and is considered very sacred in India. A number of gods and goddesses like Brahma,Laxmi and Saraswati have lotus as their seat.
It is a part of worship and we form Pankaj Mudra as a symbol of purity and offering.
Formation: Join the too palms facing each other. Join the thumbs and the little fingers. Form the other fingers like a blooming Lotus.
Effect: The thumbs represent fire and the little fingers represent water. Joining these fingers means purifying body and mind.
Benefit: The mind becomes calm and pure. The body becomes cool. This mudra pacifies fever in a short time. The beauty of the face is also enhanced by this mudra.
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DHARANA SHAKTI MUDRA
Dharana means to retain the breath for longer time.
Formation: This mudra has three stages.
1) Start inhaling with the thumb tips pressing the tip of the index finger. This helps the retention of the breath for longer time.
2) Next press the middle part of the thumb and keep on inhaling for some more time. Retention of breath is still longer.
3) Then press the base part of the thumb and retention of the breath can be still longer.
Effect: The lungs get more oxygen by retention of breath.
Benefits: The longer the breath the more is the oxygenation of the body resulting in pure blood and a stronger body. To a large extent, practising this mudra reduces the total number of breaths in the day. This, in turn, increases longevity.
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MUSTHI MUDRA
Musthi is the tight fist which is the symbol of force.
This mudra promotes digestion, helps cure constipation and lethargy.
Fornation: Form the fist with both hands and place the thumb on the back of the ring fingers.
Benefits: This mudra is the combination of vayu mudra,shoonya mudra,soorya mudra and jalodar nashak mudra which decreases all the four elements theeby solving the problems od the excesses of the four elements namely vayu,akash,prithvi and jal. The agni affecting soorya mudra generates heat and energy in the body.
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Benefits: When feeling depressed, discouraged or suffering from physical discomforts like shivering, phelgm in thw wind pipe or feeling of lethargy and inertia.
Perform this mudra for 50 minutes followed by pran mudra.
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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.
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DHYANA mudra
iN sANSKRIT dHYANA MEANS meditation. This mudra is important for one to achieve spiritual progress through meditation.
Formation; Being a meditation mudra one has to assume meditative pose like padmasana, sukhsana or siddha asana. Place the left hand on the right hand with palms facing upwards. This is called Bhairavi mudra, the wrathful form of Parvati,the consort of Shiva who kills demons.
Or, one can place right hand above the left hand with the palms facing upwards and this called Bhairav Mudra, the wrathful tantric aspect of Shiva who kills demons; which means these mudras ward off ailments like heart attack and blood pressure.
The hands may form Jnana mudra along with dhyana mudra.
Effect: The palm contains heart related nerve centres and the back of the hand contains the spine related nerve centres. So, placing the palms one upon the other, activate the centres of heart,lungs,pancreas and kidneys on one hand and spinal nerve point on the other.
Benefits: Dhyana mudra helps to progress in meditation and the meditator gets pure thoughts and attains peace.
This mudra strenghens the muscles in the body, blood circulation becomes normal.
Constant practice of this mudra helps one to free from blood pressure and heart ailments. All nerve centres can be easily activated and therefore one can achieve abundant peace and tranquility, resulting in removal of sleeplessness, over anxiety, indifference, hallucination, bad dreams, loss of memory, irritability and mental depression. This mudra aids the practitioner in reaching a state of blissful peace and attain joy of self-realisation. Therefore, everyday one must practice Dhyana mudra at least for 10 minutes.
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MUKULA MUDRA or SAMANA MUDRA
Samanada mudra is also called Mukula Mudra. The formation of this mudra resembles a bud - Mukula in sanskrit.
Hence this mudra is called Mukula mudra. All elements get equal importance in this mudra, hence it is also called Samana - even mudra.
Formation: All the fingers get equal importance with the Agni and they get balanced. This mudra seems to be simple and is quite effective.
Benefits: When this mudra is placed on the tense or hurting part of the body, it gets relief immediately. It is like directing the energy to a specific part, so one feels instantly rejuvenated. It is like a sharp focus of healing energy, like a laser beam or a shaft of light which is directed to the area of concern. This mudra is an effective healing tool.
The electro magnetic forces generated when the five fingers come together is tremendous and that brings about the balance of all the elements.
The science of mudras states that balanced health can be attained if this mudra is performed for at least for 15 minutes a day.
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WISH FULFILLING MUDRA
SURABHI MUDRA
Kamadhenu is the divine cow who dwells in heaven and grants all our wishes. Surabhi is the daughter of the divine cow Kamadhenu. Like the mother who also grants our prayers and she secretes nectar from her udders. This mudra represents the four udders of Surabhi.
Formation: Form Namaste and keep the thumbs apart. Join the tips of index finger and middle finger which are opposite to each other and then join little finger tip with the ring finger tip which are opposite to each other. This mudra formed looks like the udders of the cow. This is Surabhi Mudra.
Effect: Thumbs kept apart help reduce the fire. The joining of the tips of middle and index fingers and joining of the tips of ring finger and little finger remove the problems of bile and gout and rheumatism. As the eight fingers come together they activate a number of nerve centres and glands especially Adrenaline, Pituitary and Pineal.
Benefits: All the glands Adrenaline,Pituitary,Pineal and Throid function better; The three Doshas - Kaphas,Vata,Pitta gert balanced; Acidity is cured immediately' There is a lot of development in creativity. Novelty increases in every endeavour we take up; desires and dreams are realised; With Gayatri japa, this mudra improves the aura of the body; To realise our dreams one has to perform this mudra for 10 minutes every day for at least 15 days; Surabhi mudra has its influence on our mind. It increases our power to think and helps blossoming of our creative faculty. This mudra helps us to realise all our dreams; There are various types of Surabhi mudras performed by placing the thumb at the base of the elements.
Vayu Surabhi:
Formation: While performing Surabhi Mudra place the thumb tips at the base of the index finger so that Vayu is increased.
Benefit: Our mind is always wavering. Therefore, performing Surabhi mudra while touching the base of the index finger with thumb tip, we acquire consistency and strength of mind. This mudra also helps in receiving aches and pains in the body.
(Shoonya Surabhi and Prithvi Surabhi to be contd...)
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Shoonya Surabhi (yesterday's continuation)
Formation: Shoonya Surabhi Mudra is formed by touching the tip of the thumb to the base of the middle fingers while performing Surabhi Mudra.
Benefits: Involving Akash element during the practice of Surabhi Mudra results in a calm and peaceful mind. Long practice can also help in hearing the cosmic sound.
Prithvi Surabhi
Formation: Prithvi Surabhi Mudra is formed by touching the tip of the thumb to the base of the ring fingers while performing Surabhi mudra.
Benefit: This mudra removes lethargy, pacifies cough and improves digestion.
Jala Surabhi
Formation: Jala Surabhi Mudra is formed by touching the tip of the thumb to the base of the small fingers while performing Surabhi Mudra.
Benefits: This mudra reduces the burning sensation by cooling the body.
Surabhi mudra is used in worship and Gayatri chanting.
While performing worship, we offer coconut, fruit,milk and sweet items to God. Then we form Surabhi Mudra and offer the above 'Naivedya'> The belief is that God accepts the offerings when we perform this mudra. After the worship we accept the offering as the 'gift from God' -the prasad, and feel the energy level growing. Therefore, there is spiritual and scientific influence behind the offering with Surabhi Mudra.
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JNANA MUDRA
Jnana Mudra balances Vayu in our body and steadies the mind.
Formation: This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb and the index finger.
Effect: Vayu causes movements and thoughts. Agni is related to the brain. When the tips of the index finger and the thumb join together the Vayu gets stablized. Vayu and Agni together control the mind. That is why this mudra is called Jnana Mudra-Mudra of WISDOM.
At the top of the thumb lie the points of the endocrine glands ,Pituitary and Pineal. Performing this mudra balances their secretion.
Pituitaru Gland: This gland controls air and space in the body. This is the king of all glands. So it sends orders to all other glands. This gland controls will power, sight, hearing,memory and sense of discrimination.
(Please read Pittuitary rpt Pituitary gland)
Pituitary controls the growth of the body. An overworked pituitary gland makes people physically big in size. While an underworked Pituitary may result in making them smaller in size.
This gland also governs the growth of the mind-brain. This gland may be damaged due to fear, injury or tension during pregnancy, leading to malfunctioning of the other glands and that in turn, could result in giving birth to mentally retarded children. An improper functioning of this gland tends to make people mean, liars and bullies.
As Pituitary and Pineal glands are situated in the heart, it is harmful to hit the children on head.
When Pituitary gland is predominant it helps people to become great genuises, eminent literary men, poets, scientist, philosophers and lovers of mankind.
(pineal gland...to be contd...)
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Jnana Mudra (yesterday's continuation)
Pineal Gland: Pineal gland also controls the development of other glands and regulate them. Malfunctioning of this gland leads to high BP and sex delinquency. Moreover it controls the Potassium and Sodium balance in the body. Its malfunctioning leads to excessive retention of fluids. This gland controls the proper flow of cerebro spinal fluid and thus keeping all the glands and body vitalised, strong and healthy.
This gland is also known as the "Third Eye". The predominance of this gland generates a sense of sublimity helping men to grow into saints, endowed with divine qualities. These people have great wisdom and willpower. They are not affected by physical suffering or sorrow.
In modern times stress/tension/worry/fear have increased and these often disturb all endocrine glands.
Therefore balancing these glands with Gyan Mudra becomes very crucial.
Benefits: Tendons, veins become strong; mental power of grasping,concentration and memory increases; empower the mind causing a positive effect on emotions and leading to enlightenment; facilitates movements of electrical impulses along nerves; empowers the muscles both voluntary and involuntary; empowers the vocal cords and voice by empowering the thyroid gland; mental maladies like - madness, hysteria, dullness of mind, lack of initiative, loss of memory, lethargy, restlessness, fear and phobias and depression are cured.; disorders of the nervous system like cerebral palsy,alzhemers disease ,neuritis, are rectified; degeneration of the retina and optic atrophy are set right;Muscular disorders are cured by regular practice of Jnana mudra;Bad habits like addiction,intoxication can be overcome; For students Jnana mudra is a boon. This improves memory, develops concentration and improves brain power. Mental development is manifold; mentally retarded children will benefit when they sleep, put a band around the Jnana mudra as there is no time limit to perform this mudra;
Sleeplessness and insomnia can be cured by practising 50 minutes of Jnana Mudra followed by 15 minutes Prana Mudra; Tension is removed, anger is pacified; soothes irritability,harsh behaviour; increases commitment to work and selfless devotion to duty; aids in the awakening of intution which leads to a feeling of awareness and joy.
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YONI MUDRA
This mudra is specially designed for women. The posture of this mudra is held at the level of abdomen.
Formation: Join the thumbs and the index fingers of both hands, interlock the other fingers. The thumbs will be facing upwards and the index fingers will be facing downwards.
This can also be performed the other way.
Effect: As the thumbs and index fingers touch each other they reflect volume of heat and air waves. Other fingers remain inter locked would solve the problems of the womb.
Benefits: From the age of about thirteen girls have their periods and they get pain in the lower abdomen. Performing this mudra only for 5-10 minutes relieves the pain. Excess bleeding will be regulated;
Practising this Mudra every day for 10 minutes followed by Pran Mudra will solve the menopause related problems.
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NAMASTE - SYMBOL OF INDIAN CULTURE
The gesture of 'Namaste' is essentially Indian. It is the symbol of greeting from ancient times.
The literal meaning of Namaste is - 'Namah' bow 'te-to-you - I bow to you.
Namaste represents the belief that there is a divine spark within each of us that is located at the heart Chakra.
This salutation is the essence of our culture of seeing the divine within all the creation. Hence this gesture is offered equally in emple to deities,teachers,family,friends,strangers and even before sacred rivers and trees.
Formation: To perform 'Namaste' we join the hands together and place at the heart Chakra, close the eyes and bent the head.
Namaste also can be done by placing the hands together in front of the third eye between the brows, bowing the head and then bringing the hands down to the heart. This is the deep form of respect.
Namaste needs no occasion. It can be performed anywhere, any time and at any place. This gesture is used prominently in worship.
Effect: Namaste is a Mudra that is rich in flavour, meaning and substance. The Electro magnetic power flowing from one hand to other is felt strongly. One feels strong in body and mind.
As we bring our hands together at the centre, we are literally connecting the right and left hemispheres of our brain. This is the yogic process of uniication. The Namaste brings the right and left side,masculine and feminine, logic and intution, strength and tenderness together as a whole.
Benefit: This mudra frees us from the bonds of ego and makes us humble and pleasant. We feel strong in body and mind as this mudra removes fear and headache.
Namaste is uplifting. It gives a sense of gratefulness and waiting to receive blessings of good things to come.
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ASHIRVAD MUDRA - is Blessing Mudra
Youngsters touching the feet of elders with crossed hands is considered very auspicious in India. This is called the Namaskar Mudra. The elders respond by giving their blessings in the form of the Ashirvad Mudra.
Formation; This mudra is formed by keeping both palms on the head of the person performing the Namaskar Mudra.
Effect: When the youngsters bow and touch the feet with crossed hands, the blood circulation to their head is increased. When they touch the feet of elders with crossed hands, positive energy and negative energy of both sides get activitated.
Benefit: During the act of Ashirvad, the positive and ngative energy of the two hands touch the two hemispheres of the brain as well as the crown Chakra of the person performing the Namaskar. So, the youngsters as well as the elders are benefitted by this and are energised. There is a positive and happy feeling that grows in both of them. This way, the Namaskar and the Ashirvad become fruitful.
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Dear ganeshji,
your yoga tips are really useful.
jai sairam
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dear samathu, glad to note it is helpful. may sai bless you. om shri sainathaya namaha.
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Therapeutic Mudras:
Mudras are also used daily in therapy. Such Mudras are to be praactised for not less than 50 minutes a day followed by the Pran Mudra for 15 minutes. Therapeutic mudras can be practised as many times as possible till the health is restored. But, the duration must be a minimum of 50 minutes per day, so that the proportion of elements gets changed and the health is restored gradually. After health has been restored, these mudras are to be discontinued. Therapeutic mudras decrease the elements.
All Therapeutic mudras are to be followed by Pran Mudra. For example:
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To control diabetes - Apan Mudra is to be followed by Pran Mudra. For curing paralysis,parkinsons,joint pain,arthiritis,spondylitis, Vayu mudra is to be followed by Pran Mudra. For controlling blood pressure Vyan Mudra is to be practised (50 minutes for 2-3 times a day) followed by Pran Mudra 15 minutes each
If one cannnot perform therapeutic mudras for 50 minutes at a time, then they can practise them in 3 parts - 15 minutes each, 3 times a day, followed by Pran Mudra 5 minutes each.
Optional Mudras for daily practice
Akash Mudra - for providing calcium and during meditation. Varun Mudra -- For acquiring a glowing skin and balancing moisture in the body.
These mudras to be practised for 10 minutes daily.
Mudras may be practised as per one's own schedule or they can be practised as and when time permits. They can also be performed one after the other.
A sample daily routine for practising Mudras:
Begin the day with a glass of water (magnetised if you wish). Then sit in front of the Tulsi plant and do OMKAR recitation for 15 times. Tulsi gives the highest Oxygen in the morning and OMKAR recitation is a form of pranayama. Perform Jnana Mudra while chanting OMKAR. Omkar can be practised as follows:
Make the A sound for 1 second, the U for 2 seconds and MMM for 4 seconds. This way carbondioxide is continuously cleared from the lungs. Then breathe in so that lungs are filled with oxygen from Tulasi.
Then have morning tea. Later, whenever you get time perform Prithvi Mudra for 10 minutes. After lunch Vayu mudra for 10 minutes followed by Apan Mudra for digestion (or Apan+ vayu mudra together). In the evening perform Dyan mudra for 10 minutes while praying. At night practice Pran Mudra. This could even be done while watching TV or listening to music or before going to bed.
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Classification of Mudras
Some Mudras are practised to develop and maintain radiant health. These mudras can also be performed by ailing people to regain health. They balance the elements and helps us to be ever healthy. They are to be practised for 10 minutes every day.
Examples of such mudras are:
1. Jnana Mudra : performed to increase brain power, improve memory, attaining peace and to remove tension.
2. Prithvi mudra: performed to attain balanced health of 5 sense organs, good blood circulation and for energy.
(a) for happy disposition and alertness, for providing vitamins to the body.
3. Apan mudra: for good digestion, for healthy gums and teeth, for healthy excretory system, for elimination of wastes and for immunity.
4. Dhyan Mudra: for peaceof mind.
5. Pran mudra: for removal of fatigue, for provision of vitamins for immunity, for stamina and vigour, for maintaining health of the eyes, for helping other mudras to be effective.
6. Vayu mudra: Every day after meals to prevent flatulence, gas problem.
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Mudras in the present context
Mudras are an excellent alternative therapy; Mudras are not only therapeutic but also prevent ailments. They are very effective; Modern medicines can be double edged swords. They hav an immediate impact but can have side effects too. They are very expensive, whereas Mudra therapy is cost free; Mudras are natural, simple and gentle. They are miraculous; Though Mudra is a delicate therapy, we can regain our health without very difficulty; There is no medication in Mudras. Therefore there is no reaction of chemicals; There are no ultra sophisticated instruments involved; Mudras can be performed by self so they are independent. We need not depend on anybody for treatment; Mudras being universal they can be performed anywhere and any time and by anybody; Mudras cure all kinds of illnesses simple or serious; By performing Mudras one can utilize time profitably and can attain radiant health; Mudras help who are entirely new to it.They help young children and even insane people so the question of belief does not arise; Mudras can help semi conscious or unconscious people. Rubber bands can be used to maintain thumbs and fingers in specific positions; Many doctors and researchers have approved Mudras and they have faith in this technique.(Health at your fingertips by Dr.Dhiren Gala). Everyone needs to practise Mudras with open mind. Mudras seem to be simple; but then so are all the basic things in life. Aren't they?
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:) Nice one... saved the link... will surely read and re-read later in peace. Hope I can do even some of these regularly
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Mudras add to facial beauty
In the case of some Mudras, performing them with the right hand, have a positive effect on the left side and vice versa. For wexample, there is only one artery that supplies pure blood to both sides of the body. When we perform Vayu Mudra with the right hand, the flow of blood within this artery gets redirected to the left side and thus helping reduce the pain in the knee joint of the left side.
Life is beautiful and one needs the proper attitude to realise it. Mudras like Gyan Mudra, Prithvi Mudra and Prana Mudra help in building a positive attitude.
Some Mudras like the Shoonya Mudra (performed to combat the effects of Vertigo) and Apaan-Vayu Mudra(to combat the effects of heart attack) produce the dsired effect with great speed while other Mudras show their efficacy gradually but definitely.
Knowledge of Mudras can prove to be of immense help in the progress and protection of the entire human race.
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All Comprehensive Mudras
According to the renowned researcher Acharya Keshav Deo, discoveries made thousands of years ago by our Rishis and Yogis are being found to be true.
Mudras try to achieve harmony at individual level and universal level; Mudras have very extra ordinary powers. The practice of Mudras bring about a quick and fundamental reversion of destructive changes in the human body. They develop virtuous,socially amicable nonviolent,pious and courteous disposition.
Mudras are universal in application. They will benefit all who practise them. There are numerous Mudras that are performed during worship, Yogasanas and Bandhas. The science of Mudras is very exact and perfect. Like the universe our body is composed of five elements. A balance among these five elements brings good health while an imbalance causes disease. By the practice of mudras an element in the body can be increased/decreased to bring it to an optimal level. The optimal level of the element in the body indicates health and happiness. Excess or deficiency of the element induces sickness. Specifically, the practice of mudras can bring about substantial change in the tendons,arteries and glands. Mudras are like yogic injection and yogic tranquiliser. Some of the mudras can balance an element within the body in 45 minutes or less, whereas some other Mudras have an immediate effect Practising mudras regularly can cure sleeplessness, arthiritis,memory loss, heart problems, impaired hearing, gray hair, incurable infections, blood pressure, diabetes, congested chess and many more ailments.
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Therapeutic Mudras
Daily practice of 6 Mudras to be performed for 10 minutes. They are Jnana,Prithvi,Apana,Prana,Dhyana and Vayu - by which diseases can be prevented. All should perform these Mudras every day.
When Mudras are performed for therapy they have to be performed for 50 minutes. One can perform these Mudras several times if time permits. When the disease is controlled then Mudras are to be discontinued. Therapeutic Mudras are followed by Prana Mudra.
Linga Mudra is to be performed only for 15 minutes at a time.
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Chanting of Mantras
We can chant any one of these Mantras while performing Mudras. According o Mudra Science Mudras and Mantas together haved a better influence on the body and mind.
1. Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha, 2. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya, 3. Om Shree Laxmi Narayanabhyam Namah, 4. Om Uma Mahaeshwarabhyam Namah, 5. Om Shree Seetaramabhyam Namah, 6. Om Shree Ram Jayaram Jaya Jaya Ram, 7. Om Surya Narayanaya Namah, 8. Om Pundarikakshaya Namah, 9. Om Maha Vishnave Namah, 10. Om Shivayai Namah, 11. Om Dhana Dhanya Vivardhinai Namah, etc etc
(Please Note: You have to chant only one of the above mantras while performing mudras)
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Significance of Mudras
Through preseverance in meditation and contemplation, the Rishis and Yogis made innumerable discoveries. They could awaken Kundalini power and acquired vitality. They also achieved clairvoyance, clairaudience and telepathy. They perceived the cosmic sound, formed thirty-three alphabets of Sanskrit language and realised the vibrations in the body. Accordingly they composed Mudras and Mudras for physical,mental and spiritual well-being.
Nature was their laboratory. They realised that there are innumerable species in nature but among them the man is unique in many aspects. He can think, express his ideas, can rediscover the higher planes of spirit hidden within him. The discriminative faculty - the intellect is the rarest gift of nature to man
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Significance of Mudras(contd...)
Man's constitution is based on a particular balance of five fundamental vital elements, five winds (air) - Prana, Apana, Udana, Samana and Vyana and three Doshas - Kapha, Vata and Pitta.
Man is not only the mind-body but also emotions and desires. Therefore the Rishis and Yogis designed Dharma - the set of ethical rules that would complete the process of his evolution in a profound manner. To aid in adherence of Dharma, they combined Mudras and Mantras with:
worship, the performance of Sandhya Vandan at dawn and dusk and Japa - the repetition of the divine name of God.
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Index to Mudras
Alzimer's problem: Jnana Mudra + Prana Mudra, Anxiety: Jnana Mudra + Prana Mudra, Arthiritis: Vayu Mudra + Prana Mudra, Acidity: Surabhi Mudra/Apana Mudra/Prithvi Mudra, Appetite loss: Surya Mudra, Anaemia: Prithvi Mudra, Abdominal pain: Apana Mudra, Anger: Jnana Mudra, Acne: Prithvi Mudra and Varuna Mudra (each 15 minutes), Anjina Pectoris: Apana Vayu Mudra, Prana Mudra, Asthma: Linga Mudra + Apana Mudra, Allergy: Varuna Mudra + Shankha Mudra, Alertness: Jnana Mudra...
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Mudras(Index) contd...
Blood circulation - Prana Mudra, Blood impurity - Varuna Mudra,Prithvi Mudra, Brittle nails- Prithvi Mudra,Varuna Mudra,Blood pressure high or low- Vyana Mudra +Prana Mudra, Backache - Vayu Mudra + Prana Mudra, Bed wetting - Jalodhara Nashak Mudra, Boils - Varuna Mudra + Prana Mudra, Bronchitis - Linga Mudra + Surya Mudra, Blocked Nose-Linga Mudra, Body ache - Vayu Mudra + Prana Mudra, Bone Pain - Akasha Mudra + Prana Mudra + Prithvi Mudra(each 15 minutes), Burning urination-Varuna Mudra,Prithvi Mudra.
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Index to Mudras(contd...)
Cervical spondylitis - Vayu mudra + Samana Mudra in touch at the aching point, Creativity - Surabhi mudra, Cerebral Palsy - Vayu mudra + Prana mudra, Convulsions - Vayu Mudra + Prana mudra(daily), Cartilage degeneration - Vayu mudra + Varuna mudra + Prana mudra(each 15 minutes), Concentration - Jnana mudra, Constipation - Apana mudra + Apana Vayu mudra ( each 15 minutes one after the other), Congestion in the chest - Linga mudra, Chronic fatigue - Prana mudra, Coldness in body parts - Surya mudra+ linga mudra, Cold - Surya mudra+ linga mudra, Cataract - Surya mudra + Prana mudra, Cracked skin lips,tongue- Prithvi mudra+Varuna mudra, Cramps - Varuna mudra + Prana mudra, Chest pain =- Apana Vayu Mudra, Akash Mudra, Cough wet - Linga mudra + Surya mudra, Cough dry - Varuna mudra
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Index to Mudras (contd...)
Dehydration - Varuna Mudra, Depression - Mushthi Mudra + Prana Mudra, Diabetes - Apana Mudra + Prana Mudra, Diarrhea - Jalodhara Nashak Mudra + Apana Mudra, Digestion problem - Surya Mudra + Linga Mudra, Duodenal ulcer - Prithvi Mudra, Dry mouth, dry throat - Varuna Mudra, Dizziness - Shoonya Mudra
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Index to Mudras(contd...)
Ear ache: Akash Mudra,Shoonya Mudra, Egoism: Jnana Mudra, Elephantiasis: Jalodhara Nashaka Mudra+Prana Mudra, Emotional Imbalance: Surabhi Mudra, Jnana Mudra,Endocrine glands: Surabhi Mudra + Jnana Mudra + Prana Mudra(15 minutes each), Energy: Surya Mudra + Prana Mudra, Envy, Jealousy: Jnana Mudra, Dhyana Mudra, Exhaustion: Prana Mudra + Prithvi Mudra, Eye Problems: Prana Mudra
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Index to Mudras(contdd...)
Fatigue: Prana Mudra/Surya Mudra, Fear - Jnana Mudra + Prana Mudra, For painless delivery - Apana Mudra(from 8th month of pregnancy, 10 minutes daily), For a healthy baby mother has to practice: Jnana Mudra + Prithvi Mudra + Prana Mudra (daily 10 minutes each). Fever due to cold - Surya Mudra + Pankaja Mudra, Fever - Prithvi Mudra, Fits: Vayu Mudra + Varuna Mudra + Prana Mudra.
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Index to Mudras
Gastroenteritis: Varuna Mudra, Hedache problems: Apana Vayu Mudra + Prana Mudra, Heart problems: Akash Mudra + Apana Vayu Mudra+ Prana Mudra(each 15 minutes one after the other), Heartbeat skipping: Apana Vayu Mudra, Hiccups: Apana Vayu Mudra, Hunger to stop: Prana Mudra, Heart problem(attack): Apana Vvyu Mudra(50 minutes) + Prana Mudra (10 minutes).
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Indx to Mudras
Immunity to develop =- Prana Mudra, Insomnia - Jnana Mudra + Prana Mudra, Intution power - Akash Mudra, Jnana Mudra, Irritation - Jnana Mudra, Itching - Varuna Mudra, Jalodar (dropsy) - Jalodar Nashak Mudra, Jaundice - Prithvi Mudra + Prana Mudra, Kidney problem - Apana Mudra,Apana Vayu mudra,Jala Surabhi mudra followed by Prana Mudra (each 15 minutes), Knee pain - Vayu mudra + Varuna mudra + Prana mudra )each 15 minutes), Knowledge - Jnana mudra, Laziness - Jnana Mudra + Prithvi Mudra + Prana Mudra, Liver - Surya Mudra, Shankha Mudra, Sahaja Shankha Mudra.
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Thanks a lot for posting very good tips Ganeshji,Jai guru!!!
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Index to Mudras (contd...)
Meditation: Jnana Mudra,Dhyana Mudra,Akash Mudra, Memory Power: Jnana Mudra + Prana Mudra, Mental Problem: Jnana Mudra+Prana Mudra, Migraine: Apana Vayu Mudra + Prana Mudra (daily for 15 + 15 minutes), Muscle Catch: Vayu Mudra + Varuna Mudra + Prana Mudra(each 15 minutes one after the other) Muscle strengthening: Prithvi Mudra + Prana Mudra + Jnana Mudra( each 15 minutes one after the other daily), Navel disorder: Shankha Mudra/Linga Mudra, Neck ache: Vayu Mudra + Namaskara Mudra + Prana Mudra, Obesity: Surya Mudra - 30 minutes - Linga mudra - 15 minutes, Obsession: Jnana Mudra, Obstinacy: Jnana Mudra + Prana Mudra, Over Urination: Jalodhar Nashaka Mudra
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Index to Mudras..(contd..)
Paralysis - Vayu Mudra-50 minutes + Prana Mudra - 15 minutes, Parkinson disease - Vayu Mudra + Prana Mudra + Jnana Mudra(30+15+15 minutes each one after the other), Periods problem - Yoni mudra, Piles - Sahaja Shankha Mudra, Pitta - Surabhi Mudra, Pleurisy - Linga mudra + Surya Mudra, Polio - Vayu mudra + Prana mudra + Prithvi mudra + Akash mudra (each 15 minutes one after the other day for minimum 6 months), Psoriasis - Varuna mudra - 50 minutes + Apana Mudra - 15 minutes + Prana mudra - 15 minutes, Purification of nerves - Prana mudra -30 minutes + Shankha Mudra - 30 minutes
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Index to Mudras
Reproduction system for progeny - Kundalini Mudra + Dharana Mudra + Sahaja Shanka Mudra (each 15 minutes by the couple), Restlessness - Jnana Mudra, Rudeness - Jnana Mudra + Pankaja mudra
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Index to Mudras(contd,,,)
Sinus: Linga Mudra,Surya Mudra, Skin problem: Varuna mudra, Apana mudra, Jal Surabhi mudra, Sneezing continuously: Aditi mudra, Stambhan Shakti for progeny: Sahaja Shankha mudra, Slammering/Stuttering, Shankh mudra, Jnana Mudra, Stiff jaw: Akash mudra, Swelling: Jalodar Nashak mudra, Sciatica: Vayu mudra + Prana mudra
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ndex to Mudras(contd..)
Teeth problem - Akash mudra,Apana mudra, Tension - Jnana mudra, Thirst - Varuna mudra,Prana mudra, Thyroid problem - Shankha mudra, Sahaja Shankha Mudra,Surya Mudra, Tonsillitis - Shankha mudra, Tuberculosis - Linga mudra + Surya mudra(each 15 minutes), Unconsciousness - Varuna mudra to be rubbed, Vayu disorder - Vayu mudra, Vertebrat col problems - Vayu mudra, Vyana mudra, Vomitting - Apan mudra, Apana Vayu mudra, Vital energy - Prana mudra
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Ganesh bhaiya
Very good tips...
Is their any asan to reduce over heat in body?
omsairam
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Index to Mudras (contd...)
Weakness - Prithvi Mudra, Prana Mudra, Weight gain - Aditi mudra, Wish fulfilling mudra - Surabhi mudra (15 minutes), Yawning - Aditi Mudra
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om sairam
Dear Ganesh JI,
I am looking for yoga aasans for 2-3 basic needs of mine.
If u dont mind plz help me.
Plz tell me what aasans shall I perform in order to
1. get peace of mind
2. get soft and smooth skin
3. reduce excess fat around thighs and hip portion
looking forward for ur reply.
om sairam
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OM SAI RAM
Respected GaneshHariharan sir,
Kindly provide a few tips as to how we can control our mental thoughts and peacefully meditate on Sai Nath.
Regards,
Vishwanath