We present some brilliant, very effective and simple mudras, which you can practice anytime and anywhere
GYAN MUDRA This is one of the most important mudras. It is widely used in all yogic meditation practices. Join the tip of forefinger to the tip of the thumb. Hold together gently for at least 15-30 minutes.
Advantages
Increases intelligence and wisdom
Purifies the mind of the practitioner
Cures many mental problems
Makes one joyful
Cures intoxication and addictive habits
PURN GYAN MUDRA This mudra is known as the mudra of Lord Buddha, since it was propagated by him. Sit cross-legged. Keep both hands in ‘Gyan Mudra’ Posture. Now keep right hand near chest region. Keep left hand near knee region.
Advantages
Clears the aura in the subtle astral body
Causes electrical changes in the electromagnetic activity of the brain leading to increased clarity and understanding
Improves memory to a great extent
Soothes irritable temperaments
Improves intelligence and wisdom
ABHAYA MUDRA – This is normally practiced after Gayatri Mantra recitation. Raise both your hands to the sides of your head. Touch the forefinger to tip of thumb just as you do in Gyan Mudra. Hold the hand vertically straight by the sides.
Advantages
Makes your mind fearless
Gives you a feeling of courage and strength
DHYAAN MUDRA – Sit cross-legged. Place hands in Gyan Mudra, on your lap. Right palm should rest above left palm in Gyan mudra
Advantages
Makes you tremendously peaceful and tranquil
Helps in increasing concentration powers
Cures depression and other mental ailments
Practitioner can experience the final state of eternal yogic bliss
PRITHVI MUDRA – Touch the fore part of third finger ring finger to the tip of thumb.
Advantages
Helps balance the earth element in the body
Normalizes body equilibrium
Makes you physically stronger
Increases tolerance and patience
Helps practitioners of spiritual meditation
VARUN MUDRA – Touch the fore part of the smallest finger to the fore part of thumb.
Advantages
Regular practice balances water element in body
Improves physical appearance
Decreases dryness in skin and body
VAYU MUDRA – Fold the index finger fore finger on the base of thumb. Press the forefinger gently on the pad. Keep the other fingers away.
Advantages
Helps in all nervous ailments
Improves balance of air element in body
Helpful in pains and aches
Recommended for patients of Cerebral Palsy and Parkinson’s ailments.
PRAN MUDRA – Touch fore part of third ring finger and tip of fourth little finger to fore part of thumb.
Advantages
Reduces body fatigue and thus energizing the whole body
Improves eyesight
Optimizes the circulation of the life current throughout the body
MRITSANJIVINI MUDRA – Fold the index finger fore finger on the base of thumb. Press the forefinger gently on the pad. Touch the fore part of third biggest finger and fore part of fourth ring finger to the fore part of thumb.
Advantages
Makes the heart stronger
Very useful for people with heart ailments
Helps normalize blood pressure
Increases self-confidence
SURYA MUDRA – Touch the third ring finger to the base of thumb. Press the thumb gently over this third ring finger. Keep the other fingers away.
Advantages
Decreases Earth element in body
Cures mental heaviness
Reduces body fat
Enhances weight loss
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