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Old 02-05-2010, 03:51 PM   #3
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Default Re: mudras - hand yoga


Apan Vayu Mudra

Description:

Fold the forefinger to touch the mound of the thumb. The little finger should be held erect. Then place tips of middle finger and ring finger together on tip of thumb all touching each other. (BOTH HANDS)

Uses include:

Strengthens heart
Emergency first aid for severe heart attack if administered within 2 seconds.
Self Confidence
Normalises blood pressure
Vomiting
Menstruation related problems
Purifies the entire body



Gyan Mudra

Description:

The thumb and index finger are brought together gently while all the other fingers remain upright.

Uses include:

Mental Peace
Concentration
Sharp Memory
Spirituality
Insomnia
Mental Disorders
Stress
Depression
Drowsiness
Develops telepathic ablilities
Developes clairvoyant and extra-sensory ablilities



Rudra Mudra

Description:

Place tips of index finger and ring finger together on top of the tip of thumb, with other fingers extended comfortably. (BOTH HANDS)

Uses include:

Dizziness
Improves blood circulation
Brings clarity in thought.
Low blood pressure
Improves eyesight
Improves breathing
Controls eating habits
Blocked Veins
Improves concentration



Prithvi Mudra

Description:

Place the tip of the ring finger on top of the tip of the thumb. Extend all the other fingers and keep them comfortably straight as possible.
(BOTH HANDS)

Uses include:

Liver
Inner stablity
Self Assurance
Stomach
Strengthens body and mind
Glowing skin
Increases energy



Shankha Mudra

Description:

The left thumb should be held in the right fist and then the left index finger should touch the right thumb. Put light pressure with the remaining fingers of the left hand onto the closed fist fo the right hand. Swap over sides.

Uses include:

Thyroid Glands.
Throat
Blood Vessels
Muscular System
Digestion
Good for actors and singers for voice enhancement



Varuna Mudra

Description:

Place thumb down on little finger and keep all remaining three fingers comfortably straight.

Uses include:

To enhance beauty
Removes impurities from the blood
Restores moisture to skin
Painful cramps

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