International Yoga Day 2019: Combat Health Issues Using These Yoga Mudras!

It is said that yoga is the answer to most ailments but have you ever realised that even the mudras that we make during the yoga session have health benefits? Sarvesh Shashi, Co-founder of SARVA- Yoga, Mindfulness and Beyond, says these mudras are gestures which are mostly used in meditation or in pranayama practice to direct the flow of energy within the body by using the hands.

Surya Mudra

Also known as the Mudra of the Sun, helps in maintaining body temperature and enhances vision, below are a few more benefits:

• It produces heat in the body. So, when you are cold in the chilling weather try this.
• Enhances metabolism in your body.
• Aids in digestion in your body.
• Reduces the fat content in your body

Varuna Mudra

Varuna mudra is useful in making the skin glow amongst other benefits:

• Balances the body’s water content
• Activates fluid circulation in the body
• Keeps the body moisturised
• Clears pimples and scar marks, reducing wrinkles
• Reduces cholesterol
• Reduces stomach ulcers
• Cleans the kidney and boosts urination

Gyan Mudra

Gyan mudra stimulates the root chakra.

• Heals tension and depression.
• It has a calming effect
• It brings the practitioner spiritual openness and ease in meditation.
• Stimulate the brain, nervous system and pituitary gland.
• Helps enhance concentration and prevent insomnia.

Vajra Mudra

Vajra mudra encompasses all the five elements in your body. be it air, fire, earth, water, and metal.

• Stimulates blood circulation
• Reduces restlessness
• Energizes the body
• Calms an anxious mind enabling relaxing thoughts.

Ganesh Mudra

This mudra symbolizes Lord Ganesha, is also known as Mudra of the elephant, Ganesha. It symbolises the strength of the deity to overcome obstacles.

• Enhances metabolism
• Improves digestion
• Enhances blood circulation and opens the heart chakra
• Frees the tension blocked in the shoulder are useful to heal depression, weak heart, cholesterol blockages.
• Enhances self-assurance

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Prithvi Mudra

Prithvi means the Earth, this mudra signifies the stability and sturdiness of the earth.

• Improves body strength and stability
• Boosts self-confidence.
• Gives clarity
• Reduces anxiety and fearfulness
• Enhances hair growth the weight management.

Kanishtha Mudra

Kanistha mudra balances the water element in the body.

• Helps control high BP
• Relives nausea
• Helps tackle indigestion

Prana Mudra

This mudra symbolizes the spirit of life.

• Enhances eyesight
• Helps tackle sleeping disorders
• Enhances the immune system of the body
• Improves self-confidence
• Helps fight weakness in the body.
• Improves attentiveness and presence of mind