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Ushas Mudra

As a wellness expert, I'd be delighted to introduce you to the Ushas Mudra. Ushas Mudra   Ushas Mudra, also known as the "Gesture of Dawn" or "Morning Mudra," is a symbolic hand gesture utilized in yoga and meditation practices. This mudra is deeply rooted in ancient Indian traditions which is believed to invoke the energy and vitality of the early morning hours, often associated with renewal, freshness, and new beginnings. How to perform the Ushas Mudra Sit in a Comfortable Position:   Find a comfortable seated position for your meditation or yoga practice. You can sit on the floor or on a chair, as long as your spine is straight and your body relaxed. Relax Your Hands : Start by resting your hands comfortably on your thighs or knees, palms facing upward. Take a few deep breaths to relax your body and mind. Gesture with Your Hands:    - Bring your hands together in front of your chest, keeping your palms facing each other.    - Allow your thumbs to gently touch

Unlocking Inner Calm: The Art of Adi Mudra

Adi Mudra   Introduction Welcome again to the first blog in 2024 In the fast-paced world we live in, finding moments of peace and tranquility can be a challenge. However, ancient yogic practices offer a pathway to serenity amidst the chaos. One such practice is the Adi Mudra, a powerful hand gesture that holds the key to unlocking inner calm and balance. Adi Mudra – A Gesture of Primordial Energy: Adi Mudra, also known as the Mudra of the Beginning, is a simple yet profound hand gesture that taps into the primordial energy within us. In Sanskrit, "Adi" means "first" or "beginning," and this mudra is believed to connect us to the essential life force that flows through our being. Understanding Adi Mudra: Adi Mudra, also known as the "First Gesture" or "Prithvi Mudra," is a hand gesture that holds symbolic significance in various cultures. This mudra is believed to balance the elements within the body, primarily associated with the Earth

Dharmachakra Mudra

Dharma chakra mudra should be done every morning for 15 minutes after doing the pranayama. This mudra calms the mind of the practitioner, encourages positive attitude and enhances your concentration power. How to do it Sit in a comfortable position on chair or at floor, preferably in siddhasana or padmasana Touch the thumb with index finger of both hands Then, touch the largest finger of left hand to the thumb of right hand as shown in figure above for 15 minutes Chant Om or concentrate on your eyebrow while doing this mudra for 15 minutes Complete your mudra by chanting Om Shanti 3 times and release the mudra Relax yourself for 2 minutes and engage in your daily life Kindly post your experiences after practicing's this mudra for a month atleast to see the results.

Vajra Mudra

It stimulates the blood circulation and reduces dizziness and restlessness if happened due to low blood pressure. It should be practiced by sitting on the floor, 5 mins for 3 times a day for optimum results. Regular practice of this mudra can help one relieve intoxication from ciggaretes and tobacco. Note : Patients with high blood pressure should avoid practicing this mudra.

Kanishtha Mudra

Kanistha mudra is very simple to practice in which one has to join tips of two little fingers of both hands for 15 mins in morning, preferably at sunrise. This Mudra will help to normalize your blood pressure which can prevent practioner from strokes of heart and brain. At the same time, water content of the body remains balanced and relieves you from constipation, indigestion and nausea.

Bhairava Mudra

Bhairava Mudra Bhairava is commonly called to the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Bhairava Mudra made by placing the right hand on top of the left keeping the palms upward. The magic of this mudra is that diseases and ego remain out of the door when hands are kept in this position. Its immense effects are observed when practiced during meditation and pranayama. As per the Tantric texts, Bhairava mudra is called the ultimate mudra that is helpful in synchronizing the inner and outer self. This mudra should be practiced daily for 15 minutes three times a day in order to achieve below benefits.  Benefits of this mudra It balances both parts of hemisphere of the brain. It is useful for heart, stomach, liver, duodenum, gall-bladder, spleen, pancreas and kidneys. It alleviates the opposite forces occurring in the mind and body. It leaves incredibly soothing and instant relieving effects on anxiety, stress, and mood swings. This mudra also brings calm, peace, and inner stillness to realize the sen

NAG Mudra

Nag Mudra is very easy to do and can be done anytime of the day for 15 minutes.  It is very helpful to develop the physical strength of the body.  It helps to relieve the stress and tension of the mind and makes you relax. It helps to make your gloomy mind active as it brings clarity in the mind. I request the readers to practice this mudra and express their experiences in the comment below.

Varun Mudra

Varun mudra is effective to increase water element in the body. Due to its impact on a Jal element in the body, it is also called as a jal-vardhak mudra. Water is the major component in  Kapha  and Pitta  Dosha .The practice of this mudra helps to increase Kapha and  Pitta within the body. Our body has 75 per cent of water which plays major role in every activity of our health system as it  is present in protoplasm of cells,extracellular fluid, lymph, blood, tears,saliva,mucus,digestive,juices,enzymes,hormones, semen,cerebrospinal fluid. But beware, person who has cough or acidity needs to practice this mudra not more than 20 minutes. Experience: I describe here one of my experiences here out of many beneficiaries from this mudra. One of my friend is suffering from premature greying of hairs from long time.                      We met in a friends get- together and just doing chit chat. In the discussion, just erupted the talk of how to solve the problem of greying hairs

Shunya Mudra

Shunya mudra, also known as Akash Shamak Mudra, as it decreases (Shamak) space (Akash) element in our body. It is a curative mudra mainly balances the excess of space element in our body. The word Shunya indicates space (openness). This mudra controls the space element in our body, therefore, it is known as Shunya mudra. Shunya mudra includes the practice of middle finger which refers to ‘sky‘ or ‘heaven’ therefore it is also called Heaven Mudra. Experience: I describe here one of my experiences here out of many beneficiaries from this mudra. One of my relatives is suffering from tinnitus from long time.                      One day, he discussed this issue with me. I advised to practice this mudra every day for  45 minutes whenever, he is free and himself has found the surprising results in 3 days that his tinnitus has reduced by 80%. Steps to do: Bend the middle finger so that its tip rests on the mount of your thumb. Bend your thumb until it presses lightly on the midd

Vaayu mudra

Vaayu mudra is one of the beneficial mudra which can be done to balance the air element in the body and to remove the toxic gases out of the body. It also helps to keep the person physically fit and mentally alert in day to day life. Experience: I have the good experience to share with you all. I am travelling in a flight to attend my business conference. On the flight, person sitting besides me was young gentlemen. We are just exchanging some talks on globally economy while sipping a cup of coffee.  In the middle of discussion, he yawned multiple times. So i just remarked, are you feeling sleepy. He replied that, I don't know but usually I own at periodic intervals with no reason. So I asked other question to him, you are fit at mornings or feeling tiresome and any issues with digestion. As expected, he had given the reply to both the questions as affirmative. So I advised him to practice this mudra with steps as mentioned below: Steps to do: Press the tip

Gyan Mudra

I am practising Gyan mudra from last 30 years and found several benefits from it in my health. I thought to share my some experiences with you so it may benefit to you at some point of life. In my days of studies,   I have issue of lack of concentration while studying. Normally mind starts thinking of something else while reading science or languages. At same time, I normally forget the things at the time of examination. My grandfather told me to do gyan mudra, and to my surprise after doing this for 9 months, my both issues got resolved. Thereafter, I never left to practise this mudra till now.  In my office work, I work constantly on PC for 6-7 hours at a stretch. Because of Gyan Mudra, I never suffered from Syringomelia, which is common now-a-days in 60% of desktop users. Another example: My colleague had undergone a huge loss in his personal life and remained depressed, used to forget things; suffered from loss of enthusiasm and getting afraid from su