Yoga Hand Mudras - Lexi Yoga

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Hand mudras are symbolic gestures that are used to stimulate different body organs, glands and nerves to create new energy. Regular practice of hand mudras brings physical health and peace of mind. Website - http://www.lexiyoga.comTwitter - http://twitter.com/lexiyogaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/LexiYog...YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/lexiyogaPinterest - http://pinterest.com/lexiyoga/Google Plus - https://plus.google.com/+LexiYogaInstagram - http://instagram.com/lexiyogatoronto Gyan Mudra - Is the mudra of knowledge. It is an ancient technique practiced by yogis to attain peace of mind. You gently press the tip of your thumb to the tip of your index finger, keeping your other 3 fingers in an upright and relaxed position. The tip of your thumb has centers for pituitary and other endocrine glands. So the pressing of a thumb tip activates them. Gyan mudra helps to sharpen your memory, improves your mental focus, concentration and spiritual feeling. Furthermore, this mudra deals with sleep problems, anxiety, hysteria and depressive symptoms. Apan Vayu Mudra -- Also known as mudra of the heart, is a first aid step in heart attacks. You touch the hillock of your thumb with your middle and ring finger, while the index finger touches the base of the thumb, and the little finger is in an erect position. This mudra improves heart circulation and relieves pain of angina, a heart disease due to poor circulation of the heart. Rudra Mudra -- Is the ruler of the solar plexus chakra, and is associated with the earth element. Place the tips of your thumb, index finger and ring finger together. Extend your other 2 fingers in a relaxed way. Rudra mudra cures dizziness, heart complaints, and strengthens your internal organs. Prithvi Mudra -- Is also called the mudra of the earth. It activates your body and reduces physical weaknesses. Touching the tip of your ring finger to the tip of your thumb, while stretching out your other 3 fingers is how it's done. This mudra is known to improve skin complexion, brittle nails, hair loss, premature graying hair, chronic fatigue and any inflammatory diseases. Varuna Mudra -- Balances the water element in your body. It enhances your physical beauty. You join the tips of your thumb to your little finger. Varuna mudra is great for low blood pressure, asthma, cold and cough symptoms, and sinus congestion. Regular practice of this mudra restores moisture in dry skin, removes impurities from your blood and keeps you beautiful. Vayu Mudra -- Deals with the element of wind. This finger position can effectively remove any accumulated wind in your stomach. Place your thumb down on your index finger, and keep all remaining 3 fingers comfortably straight. Vayu mudra cures any stomach issues, arthritis and the symptoms of Parkinson's diseases. Shankha Mudra -- Is related to the throat area. It invokes positive energy and self-development. You encircle your thumb with your 4 fingers on the right hand. Then you touch the right thumb to the extended index finger of the left hand. Shankha mudra promotes the process of meditation and enhances your mental state or serenity, calmness and harmony. Shunya Mudra -- Can quickly heal earaches if held for a long period of time. Touch the middle finger to the palm of your hand, and press it with your thumb in a padding manner. Shunya mudra is effective for any ear, nose or throat problems. It assists in listening and speech and cures any numbness in any part of your body. Apan Mudra -- Is also known as the energy mudra, that supports the removal of waste materials and toxins from your body. You place the tip of your thumb, middle finger and ring finger together, extending the index and little finger straight upward. Apan mudra stimulates the wood element, which is associated with the liver and gallbladder. It enhances your power of pleasure, inner balance and harmony, and helps to create and contain new beginnings. Linga Mudra -- Is used as a remedy for the lungs, guarding against colds and cold weather. You interlock your fingers over each other and keeping your thumbs in an upright position. Linga mudra produces heat in your body and strengthens your immune system. Experts advise drinking ample of water to balance the excess heat produced with this mudra. Surahi Mudra -- Sharpens your intellect, reduces colds and rheumatic inflammation. You join the little finger of one hand with the ring finger of the other, and vice versa. Similarly, join the forefinger with the middle finger of the other hand, leaving your thumbs free.

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