Yoga is believed to have magical benefits when practiced daily. But yoga is not just about postures, stretching or performing asana. It also includes various breathing techniques, hand gestures and meditation techniques. Our body is believed to be made up of five elements viz. Air, water, sky, land and fire. If any of these elements is disturbed, then the overall balance of our body is disturbed. In Vedic science, there are different “mudras” that can help us maintain a proper balance physically, mentally and intellectually. At Shree Mahesh Heritage meditation school, yoga is taught in all forms. They teach different mudras that can prove amazingly beneficial for you.
What is a mudra?
Mudra is basically a hand gesture that is practiced at the time of yoga or meditation. Different mudras have different impact on the overall body and intellect. Ancient yoga gurus explain how mudras can change the energy of the body in a positive way. Mudra has the power of producing positive energy and calmness.
Mudras are practiced change perception, mood, and behavior. These are aesthetic and physic gestures of the hand that can impact the whole human body in a subtle manner. Mudras are very useful in reducing anxiety, stress and worry and help in building self-esteem and self-confidence. Mudras guide energy flow to the brain. There are different mudras which can benefit in a different manner according to your need. If you want to learn and practice mudras in order to attain calm in chaos, sign up for 100 hour yoga course at Shree Mahesh Heritage meditation school today.
Benefits of mudra:
Mudras have the power of producing happiness and delight. Practicing mudras daily increases the mental power by fourfold. It not only helps us rejuvenate our body and soul but also makes us more humble and wise. As mudras activate different parts of the brain, we are able to think more clearly and broadly. We are thus able to make decisions properly and develop the ability to face challenges and differentiate between right and wrong. Mudras help in linking the brain to the body and thus balancing overall equilibrium. A healthy mind leads to a healthy body, thus practicing mudras can benefit us by curing various diseases caused due to stress and anxiety. The teachers at Shree Mahesh Heritage meditation school are experienced in teaching mudras in the most effective way.
It is believed that there exist around 399 different mudras from ancient Vedic times. Here are some basic mudras with their benefits.
Prana mudra:
This mudra can be performed whenever we are feeling stressed and down. It boosts our energy levels and makes us feel more positive. This mudra symbolize life and provides an extensive amount of energy. It boosts our immune system and keeps us away from various diseases. It also improves eyesight and vitamin balance in the body. It links different energy points of the human body and makes our mind and body stable. It also builds self-confidence and reduces pain in muscles of the body.
How to perform:
Sit in a comfortable position and gently put your index finger and little finger at the tip of your thumb while keeping the other two fingers straight. Breathe deeply. Practice the same for 20 minutes a day for best results.
Ling mudra:
It is a hand gesture that represents the supreme Shiva. This mudra produces heat and can cause sweating in winters. It concentrates the fire element inside the human body. It helps in curing the common cold, cough and asthma. It enhances the breathing capacity, metabolism and respiratory system. This mudra is effective in reducing weight and increasing oxygen levels in the body. It also enhances the immunity of the human body and increases self-confidence.
How to perform:
Sit in a comfortable position and bring both of your hands in front of your chest. Interlock fingers of both hands and keep your right thumb erect. Put your left thumb and left index finger around the right thumb. Do the same alternatively with the left thumb erect. You can practice this mudra for 20 minutes up to 45 minutes.
Vayu mudra:
Vayu is a Sanskrit word that means “air” and relates to the air element of the body. It treats complications due to excess air or Vata in the human body. If practiced regularly, it can help in treating constipation and other digestive problems. It also helps in treating cervical problems and arthritis. It is associated with a healthy lifestyle and controls the flow of air inside the body.
How to perform:
Fold your index finger and put your index finger below the thumb and press it with the thumb while keeping the other three fingers straight.
Gyan mudra:
As it is understood from its name, Gyan mudra relates to the extension of gyan or knowledge. This practice is equivalent to meditation and has extremely calming and rejuvenating effects. This mudra increases brain capacity and stimulates various glands of the body. This mudra has been performed by yogis and tapasvis for a thousand years now, and it is related to the planet “Jupiter”.
How to perform:
Sit in a comfortable position. Touch the tip of your forefinger to the tip of your thumb while keeping other three fingers straight and relaxed. Do not put a lot of pressure between the two fingers.
Shunya mudra:
Shunya mudra activates the elements fire and sky in the body. It’s a therapeutic mudra for ear or hearing ailments. Shunya means “emptiness” which refers to the sky. This mudra makes one listen to the hidden sounds in nature and helps to cure hair pain.
How to perform:
Sit in a meditative posture such as padmasana. Close your eyes and take deep breaths. Now fold the middle finger and press it with the thumb, and keep all other fingers extended. Perform this mudra for 10-12 minutes at a time.
At Shree Mahesh Heritage meditation school, you get the most appropriate environment to practice and learn mudras that can prove exceptionally beneficial for you. You can also learn mudras from your comfort zone as Shree Mahesh Heritage meditation school is conducting online classes for yoga and meditation, you can enroll for the same at their website.
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