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Mudras
Mudras
for
Health Benefits
Edited by
Campbell M Gold
(2009)
(This material was adapted from various sources, physical and electronic)
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IMPORTANT
The health information contained herein is not meant as a substitute for advice from your
physician, or other health professional. The following material is intended for general interest
only; and it should not be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition whatever. If you are
concerned about any health issue, symptom, or other indication, you should consult your
regular physician, or other health professional. Consequently, the Author cannot accept
responsibility for any individual who misuses the information contained in this material. Thus,
the reader is solely responsible for all of the health information contained herein. However,
every effort is made to ensure that the information in this material is accurate; but, the Author
is not liable for any errors in content or presentation, which may appear herein.
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Introduction
Yoga Mudras are reputed to be "very powerful"; and if they are practised regularly, definite health
benefits will be seen.
One person told of his grandfather, who had regularly practised yoga "asanas", "chakras", and
"Mudras"; and consequently, he had never gone to a doctor, and had neither diabetes nor blood
pressure.
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1) Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge):
Procedure:
Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers extended.
Effect:
As this is a Mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of thumb has centres of pituitary
and endocrine glands. When these centres are pressed by the index finger the two glands are
stimulated.
Duration:
There is no particular time duration for this Mudra. Practise by sitting, standing, or lying on bed
whenever you have time.
Benefits:
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Procedure:
Tip of the third finger touches the tip of the thumb, with the other three fingers extended.
Effect:
Time Duration:
Benefits:
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Procedure:
Tip of little finger touches the tip of thumb, with the other three fingers extended.
Effect:
It balances the water content and prevents all diseases which come due to lack of water.
Time Duration:
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4) Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Air):
Procedure:
Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb and press with thumb keeping the other three fingers
extended.
Effect:
It prevents all the diseases that occur due to the imbalance of the air.
Time Duration:
Practise this Mudra for 45 minutes, in 12 to 24 hours, to reduce the severity of the disease. For best
results practise it for two months.
Benefits:
It cures Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, Parkinson’s disease, and paralysis, without additional
medicine
It is useful for Cervical Spondylosis ('wear and tear' of the vertebrae and discs in the neck),
paralysis of the face, and pinched nerves in neck
It corrects the disorder of gas in the stomach
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Procedure:
Keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press it with thumb.
Effect:
Time Duration:
Practise the Mudra for 40 to 60 minutes daily, until the disease is cured.
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7) Prana Mudra (Mudra of Life):
Procedure:
Bend the third finger and the little finger and touch the tip of thumb with the finger tips, keeping the
remaining two fingers (index and middle) extended.
Effect:
As this is the Mudra of life, it improves life-power of. Weak people become strong. It also reduces the
clamps in blood vessels. If this Mudra is practised regularly, the individual will become "active".
Time Duration:
Benefits:
It improves immunity
It improves the power of eyes, and reduces eye related disease
It removes the vitamin deficiency and fatigue
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Procedure:
The tips of the middle finger and third finger touch the tip of thumb while the other two fingers (index
and little) are extended.
Effect:
This Mudra plays an important role in general health as it regulates the excretory system.
Time Duration:
Practise this Mudra daily for 45 minutes; however, longer practise times may yield greater benefits.
Benefits:
It regulates diabetes
It cures constipation and haemorrhoids
It helps excreting the normal waste regularly
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Procedure:
The tips of the middle finger and the third finger touch the tip of thumb, while the index finger touches
the base of thumb and the little finger is extended.
Effect:
It benefits the heart, and reduces the possibility of angina and a heart attack. It also reduces the gas
content in body.
Time Duration:
Practise this Mudra as many times as possible. Heart patients and Hypertension patients should
practise it for at least 15 minutes, 2 x daily twice, for best results.
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Procedure:
Interlock the fingers of both the hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight and
encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right hand.
Effect:
It generates heat in the body. For added benefit, take milk, ghee (traditional Indian clarified butter
used for cooking), more spring water and fruit juices.
Time Duration:
This Mudra should be moderately practised as it produces heat in the body. If overly practised, this
Mudra can cause sweating, even in winter.
Benefits:
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