The Magic of Mudras

Yoga is the way to control our mind and our breath. Every vessel in our body is connected to our mind. If we control our mind, then we can control our overall body.

Yoga is actually connected to the word "Om", it is the word of the universe, which is said to be vibrating on only this word. Yoga teaches us how to chant this magical word to get the best effect of it. While meditating and chanting Om, there are different ways of Mudras that we keep our hands in, which gives more power and energy.

Different types of Mudras have different effect on our body and soul. In Mudras, mainly hands and our five fingers are in use. These five fingers represent the five elements;

• Ring finger - Earth
• Thumb – Fire
• Middle finger – Sky 
• Little finger – Water, and
• Index finger – Air.

Yoga has different Mudras for every part of life. There is certain aspect of every Mudra and deep mystery in it. If we practice these Mudras daily in a correct way, then its mystery is automatically revealed and felt by the positive effect that it has on us. These Mudras also enhances their ability to perform their daily activities. Mudras works on different pinpoints of our body and is a way to maintain our body's cycle. 

Let’s discuss about some basic Mudras and its benefits on us.

Surya Mudra:

It is advised to sit in Surya Mudra in the morning for its best effect. It enhances the absorption of sunlight and it makes our body strong.

Prithvi Mudra:

Prithvi Mudra enhances our blood circulation and strengthens our bones.

Varun Mudra:

Varun means Water. So, Varun Mudra is used to control water elements in our body. It enhances our facial beauty.

Gyan Mudra:

This Mudra is for knowledge and meditation. It is advised to be done in the morning. It is useful in concentration, cure from sleeping disorder and in controlling anger.

Apaan Mudra:

Apaan Mudra works great in detoxifying our body. It relieves us from urine related diseases.

Linga Mudra:

It increases the energy and heat in our body and is very good in treating cold. It also works wonders on our immunity system and reduces fat.

Shunya Mudra:

This Mudra is for ears. It can enhance the power of hearing.

Prana Mudra:

Prana Mudra can be done any time in the day. It can enhance the immunity power and refreshes you.

Agni Mudra:

This Mudra is used to control heat in our body. This must be done with empty stomach.

Vayu Mudra:

This Mudra is used to control air in our body. Vaayu Mudra can be done in many ways and is very good in curing us from gastric problem. It is very beneficial in treating body ache.