Mudra

Mudra is a part of yoga. People suffering from physical and mental health problems can benefit from practicing mudras. The tamil spiritual classic Thirumandhiram has various proofs to emphasis the benefits of Mudra practice. Our hands are believed to hold energetic points for the Panchabootham – the five great elements and thus the use of mudras is a way of manipulating these elements in the human body.
The elemental structure of the hand is represented as follows:

• The thumb represents fire
• The index finger represents air
• The middle finger represents space
• The ring finger represents earth and
• The little finger represents water.

Mudra practice will help us to balance the five elements within our body. When all these five elements are balanced then one can have a healthier life.

1. Gnana Mudra

Method

• The tip of the thumb and index finger has to be in feather touch. The other three fingers have to be slightly curved inwards. This is the position of the Mudra.
• This Mudra when positioned towards the space is called as Gnana Mudra and when positioned facing the earth is called as Chin Mudra.
• This Mudra can be done either in Padmasana or in Sukhasana and by resting both the hands in Mudra position on the thighs. Breathing should be done evenly. Concentrate on the Mudra and the breathing to get the benefits of this Mudra.

Benefits

• This Mudra when done for 15 minutes thrice everyday can give the complete benefits.
• This Mudra helps in overcoming Insomnia and also regulates the excess sleep in a person.
• This Mudra helps in curing mind related issues such as hysteria, depression, Schizoprenia and anger.
• This Mudra not only helps to rejuvenate the nerves but also helps is regulating the nervous disorders such as neuralgia, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis.
• It also helps in overcoming the problems caused by lung mucus.
• When practiced for a long time this Mudra gives great spiritual benefits
• One can get relieved from habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol.
• People suffering from gas trouble are requested to avoid doing this Mud

Prana Mudra

Method

• The tip of the thumb, little and ring finger has to be joined in feather touch. The other two fingers say the index finger and middle finger has to be straight. This is the position of the mudra
• This mudra if done in Padmasana can uplift the soul. People who cannot sit in Padmasana can do that by lying on a flat surface.

Benefits

Body gets strong. Block in Blood vessels can be removed. Makes the body and mind fresh all the time and also increases Body immunity. Eye related ailments can be healed. This mudra also helps in curing the following - Fatigueness, Nerve Disorders, Paralysis, Asthma. It also strengthens the respiratory organs and increases memory retention

Sumana Mudra

Method

The dorsal side of two hands has to touch each other in front of chest. Thumb and Index finger has to touch. Other four fingers has to touch each other.

Benefits

This mudra when done for 15 minutes thrice everyday can give the complete benefits. Diabetes causes damage to Nerves, Pancreas, Heart and Lungs. Sumana mudra helps to maintain the Sugar level. It also refreshes the body and makes the mind calm.

Prithvi Mudra

Method

Ring Finger has to be bent to touch the Thumb finger. Other Fingers has to stay straight.

Benefits

Fatigueness in mind and body will get relieved. It helps Weak persons to increase Body Weight. This mudra makes the skin smooth and polish. It increases the performance and also health of the individual. This mudra makes better understanding of the eternal life and pleasures, thereby making the mind and body relax. It reduces our desires on eternal pleasures. It eradicates Sinus(breathing problem). Helps in Digestion and also increases self-confidence and tolerance of individual. It also cures arthriritis, Neck and Backbone Allergy, Facial nerves paralysis. It also cures Gastric disorders.

Aagaya Mudra

Method

Middle and Thumb finger has to be in feather touch. Other three fingers has to be straight.

Benefits

Blocks pertained to auditory organs (say ear) be cleared. It enhances hearing capacity. Ear and Heart related disease can be cured. Mind and body gets relaxed and Individual attains clarity of the surroundings and worldly facts. It strengthens bones.

Vayu Mudra

Method

Bend the index finger and thumb has to be placed over the tip of Index Finger. Other three fingers has to be straight.

Benefits

This mudra when practiced for 15 minutes thrice everyday can give the complete benefits. When doing Vayu mudra, one can realize the Pranic energy entering the body through Sulumunai Naadi. Mind becomes calm and makes the individual full of vivacity. It cures Paralysis, Body pains and Spinal cord problems. It also cures Indigestion, lack of appetite and gastric disorders. It provides relief from mind Constraints. Facial paralysis and Blocks in throats can also be cured.

Varuna Mudra

Method

Little finger and Thumb finger tip has to be pressed together. Other three fingers has to be kept straight without any gaps. Doing this mudra for 30 minutes daily with concentration will give lot of benefits.

Benefits

Relief from renal disorders and Diabetes. Balances the body heat. It brings smooth texture to the skin and makes the skin shiny. It also purifies the blood and regulates blood flow. Reduces Thirst and removes muscular spasm. Allergies related to intestine can be cured.

Surya Mudra

Method

The ring finger has to be bent to touch the palm, and Thumb finger has to be placed over the ring finger such that the Thumb finger presses the Ring finger. Other three fingers has to be straight.

This mudra when practiced for 15-20 mins will give complete benefits

Benefits

It reduces Belly and Body mass. It regulates body fat and increases body heat. It makes the mind calm. Thyroid disorders will get cured as this mudra regulates Thyroid hormone in the body. Disorders related to digestion can be controlled. Body’s power can be enhanced. Blocks in blood vessels can be removed to regulate the blood flow. It strengthens the immune system, Eye-sight and provides relief from Fatigue.

Kathai Mudra

Method

Thumb has to be kept straight and other four fingers has to be bent to touch the palm. Thumb has to touch the index finger. Now, the Middle finger has to be lifted and touch the other hand’s middle finger.

Benefits

It causes one’s enemies to quit. It creates a winning note on all the actions undertaken. Mind gets calm and will be more active. Balances the body heat. Enhances stamina, power, Courage and perseverance in the task they are involved.

Thirisula mudra

Method

At First, the little finger has to be bent and thumb has to be placed over it. The other fingers has to be straight and should not touch each other(like a Trishul) Both the hands with these finger position has to cross each other in front of the chest.

Benefits

Immunity power increases. Enemies get deviated and barriers get removed. It gives calmness to mind and body. It kindles spiritual thoughts. It regulates all parts of the individual. Tejus can be realized and other forms apart from materialistic world can also be realized.

Vigna Mudra

Method

Pray Lord Vinayaga before starting this Mudra. First, we have to fold all fingers and Thumb finger has to be placed over Ring Finger. Middle finger has to be straight facing the earth.

Benefits

Trying a new field of work will result in success. Removes Body related pain and problems. Earth related activities will give you success. Buying Lands and construction of houses will succeed. It aids in Oneness of mind and regulates the functioning of Body parts. Disease related impacts will get reduced.

Paasa Mudra

Procedure:

At first the fingers of both hands has to be bend. Index finger has to be bend to touch each other. Then the Thumb finger has to touch the Index finger in a straight manner. Th lower part of the hand above the wrist has to touch each other. The other three fingers has to be bend and should not touch other hand fingers with some space between them. This mudra has to be kept close to the chest.

Benefits

Body wastes will get steamlined and cleared. Spiritual thoughts will get increased. Negative thoughts will get removed. It reduces the family bonds and get the soul move towards the Spiritual life.

Angusa Mudra:

Procedure:

First all the fingers has to be folded and thumb has to be placed over the ring finger. Now the middle finger has to be brought straight and the index finger has to be bent and rested on the first fold of the middle finger as shown in the image. Now slightly bend the index finger like ‘Angusa ’ and has to be placed over the chest. This is Angusa Mudra

Benefits

Our goals will be achieved. By the grace of Lord Vinayaga, all the hurdles will be removed. Ego will come down and Loan problems will get resolved. Desires will get reduced and get reduced to get concentrated on the spiritual life. Enmities will get solved and mind gets clear. One could realize ‘Tejas’

Maan Mudra

Procedure:

Thumb has to touch with the first cross line in the Middle finger and Ring finger as shown in image. The index finger and little finger has to be straight.

Benefits

Mind will get relaxed. Soul gets purified. Only authentic activities added with Dignity will be performed by individual. All the head related disorders and tooth pain can be cured. It removes the unwanted particles from our body. It increases the tolerance level and memory retentivity.

Asthma Mudra:

Procedure:

The middle finger has to bent and touch the other finger’s middle finger. The nails must also touch. The other fingers has to be kept straight.

Benefits

• When pracctised daily, this mudra prevents Asthma
• Asthma patients can breathe normally when practicing this mudra regularly.

Surabhi Mudra:

Procedure:

As shown in image, Each hand’s index finger has to get touch the middle finger of the other hand, and the ring finger has to touch the little finger of the other. The two thumbs has to touch each other. Thumb should not touch other finger.

Benefits

• It prevents disease and act as a precautionary ,measure
• This mudra has the ability to cure all disease
• Purifies mind.
• Stomach related disease can be cured
• Parts around navel will get cured
• Hormones get stimulated
• Body gets strengthen and stamina
• This mudra is good to Rheumatism and Arthritis
• It also brings the strength of Vayu and Aagaya, as the corresponding fingers touch each other

Suji Mudra

Procedure:

Both the hands must be folded tight. The index finger has to be straight as shown in figure. It has to be faced upwards and the hands must be placed over the chest. Breathe process has to be slow than normal.

Benefits

It removes Constipation. It cures Head ache, Sinus, Brain disease and asthma.

Thuimaipadthuttum Mudra(Cleanliness Mudra)

Procedure:

Thumb finger has to touch the lower part of the ring finger with light pressure. This mudra can be done for 15 mins daily

Benefits

It removes the toxic and foreign particles from our body and eradicates disease from our body. It prevents Heart disease

Mugula Mudra

Procedure:

Four finger has to come closer to the Thumb finger as shown in image and has to be faced upwards.

Benefits

Mukula Mudra can be done by placing the hands over the Body parts which have pain to ghet relief from pain. Not only the body parts, This is applicable to Organs in our body also. All we need to do this perform the mudra regularly with utmost concentration so that pain will get reduced day by day and in the longer run can get free from pain.

AbanaVayu Mudra:

Procedure:

Index finger has to be bent to touch the lower part of the Thumb. Middle finger and ring finger has to touch the Thumb finger . Little finger has to be straight.

Benefits

Heart gets strengthened. It regulates blood flow in our body. It also reduces blood pressure.

Mahasirasu Mudra:

Procedure:

Thumb, Index finger and Middle finger has to be touched with the tip of these fingers. Ring finger has to be bent and placed in the center part of the palm and the little finger must be straight.

Benefits

Head related aches, eye related pains and neck related pain could be cured. Sinus disease can be controlled. Mind relaxation occurs.

Rudhra Mudra

Procedure:

Thumb, Index finger and Ring finger has to be touched with the tip of these fingers. Middle finger and Little finger has to be kept straight. Our breathe (vaasi) should be normal.

Benefits

Body organs such as Stomach, spleen and pancreas will get stimulated and strengthened. Body tiredness and fatigue will be removed. Helps in digestion and increases appetite. Dislocation of intestine and Uterus , Brain disease can be cured. Heart disaese’s intensity will get reduced.

Garuda Mudra

Procedure:

Keep the right hand over the left hand . Lock the thumb finger across each other as shown in image. The rest of the fingers has to be stretched straight. This mudra can be done for 5-10 mins a day.

Benefits

It removes negative characters from our mind and also regulates blood flow. The pains acquired during menstrual cycle, Stomach disorders, respiratory problems can be cured by this mudra. Sexual organs will get strengthened. Eye sight will be sharper,mind relief are all the other benefits acquired from this mudra. It removes weariness and fatigue and makes the body fresh. It enhances memory retention and also enhances eye sight. This mudra has to be done in empty stomach for maximized benefits.

Sabana Mudra:

Procedure:

The index fingers of both hands has to be joined by facing upwards. The other three fingers has to be placed as shown in image. Thumb fingers has to make a multiplication sign by placing one over the other.

Benefits

Respiration gets regulated in the body. Negative energy will be removed and replaced by positive energy. This mudra make us relief from all pressures and also make the body free from waste and toxic materials.