6 Best Mudra's for extreme Wellness

Mudras are simple gestures that are done to balance the energy of our body the yin and yan are the negative and the positive yoga is a balance, balance of energies and these could be achieved by practicing mudras every day. Some traditional mudras are we are going to see now the first among this is knowledge.

This mudra is covered by quite a lot of postures in yoga jana, mudra symbolizes the union of self with the universe, now this union what we are talking about is your soul with the universal soul so unification of the practitioner's soul is represented by this index finger and the universal soul is represented by thumb, so joining together both like this would be when we do yoga with this symbol that is our intellect really sharpens.

so understand how to do it sitting in a peaceful position with palm facing upwards now fold your index finger and tap the tip of the index finger with tip of the thumb the rest of the three fingers should be kept extended as much as possible it should be done with both ends simultaneously perform this pose for 15-20 minutes but you can divide also the time save 5-5 minutes three four times in a day or ten minutes twice or twice in a day.

When possible understand how does it help let's understand the benefit helps relax the body and helps in focus of the mind which is the basic need of meditation it also helps relieve stress and transcend worldly affliction it stimulates our root chakra teasing our tension and depression, it relates to expansion and knowledge thus stimulating the brain empowering the mind and empowering our nervous system and our pituitary gland

The next mudra is vayu mudra, vayu means air or wind this hand gesture helps regulating air element inside our body and it is recommended for removing the excess of air which is harmful for our body which may be induced by waste substance, which is there in our intestine. Vayu Mudra according to ayurveda is associated with water in our body air element in our body this vayu Mudra can be helpful for those who are suffering from the excess of what in their body.

Vayu Mudra can be done in any position sitting standing lying down or any position which you feel comfortable. In Vayu Mudra the tip of the index finger should be pressed at the base of the thumb and the thumb pressing over the index finger duration could be 10 to 15 minutes 2 to 3 times in a day overall 45 minutes. This mudra helps in management of stress, confusion, anxiety, dryness, gas bloating, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, cold hands and feet dizziness even in popping or cracking of joints, dryness of hair as well as eyes, early aging of skin and variable appetite.

Third mudra prana mudra, it increases the vitality from the root chakra radiating energy up through the nervous system and other chakras. It increases earth element, water element reduces fire element and fit the element, it works wonders when you feel tired, fatigued, frail and depressed. The prana mudra balances the pranavayu one of the 10 values which is spread across our respiratory organs.

Lets understand how to do this prana mudra,  in this technique sit on the ground in any comfortable position or on the chair stretch your hands, palm facing upwards relax and now that's the tip of the thumb, which symbolizes fire element with ring, symbolizing earth element and little finger symbolizing water element keep the index finger and the middle finger extended. Now here after holding this posture take several deep breaths, do it with both hands and see that your shoulders are relaxed, practice three times a day for 5-15 minutes each, also when you feel drained out or stressed or depressed do this a total of 45 minutes of this practice is recommended for the best result.
Prana mudra like a cure for all including cancer its regular practice helps proper functioning of lungs, it really energizes the heart and removes the deficiency of vitamins and chronic fatigue. It helps in cramps in muscles or veins and numbness in any part of the body, it stimulates joy, energy, delight, zeal, hope and perseverance it helps in enhancing our immunity.

Fourth mudra  is apana mudra upon mudra energizes the upon value this is responsible for proper detoxification of our body, this mudra helps in balancing energy chakra in the abdomen and helps a proper bowel movements. The technique could be touch the tip of the thumb with the middle finger and the ring finger while keeping the other two fingers relaxed, keep your hands in the rest position while you do so understand the benefits, 

it maintains good digestion and metabolism as for ayurveda apana mudra helps increase the vata dosha and the kapha dosha and reduces the pitta dosh thus helping to balance all the tridoshas in human body. Apana mudra also promotes inner peace and harmony, it helps regulate menstrual cycle and eases child birth.

fifth mudra yoni mudra this yoni mudra is also called shanmukhi mudra, yoni mudra is a sacred hand gesture or the seal this yoni mudra is used during the practice of yoga and meditation as a means to channelize our vital body energy or brand. This mudra symbolizes shutting of all our five senses of perception to go within and experience oneself. it is like going towards your womb and that's why it is called as yoni.

So in this Mudra you have to understand the technique, sit in any of the meditative posture with your spine and head erect, place the palm in front of your face with the elbows stretched outwards, they should be in line with the shoulders. Close the ears with the thumb, the eyes with index finger, the edge of the dot still with the middle finger and the mouth by placing the ring and little finger below the lips. Stay in this position for five to ten minutes and breathe normally, to end the practice slowly release your hand and keep them on your eyes, keep your eyes closed still remain relaxed and see that slowly since you were inwards now you have to come back to the external world and so slowly you get a contact with the external world.

Its benefits are great it calms your mind and your nervous system, it balances your internal as well as external awareness, this mudra leads the state of withdrawal of energy from the senses helps with deeper meditation that promotes better and clearer thinking.

Sixth mudra is lingamudra or mudra of heat, linga mudra increases heat in our body and cause even sweating in winter. This mudra is ideal to balance the kapha dosha and problems related to cough aggravation like cold, cough, asthma sinusitis and dry phlegm. It increases the fire element of our body, lets understand the technique, clasp all the fingers of both the hands together, keep the right thumb erect and the left thumb over pressing that right thumb, you can do this pose for 20 to 30 minutes every day it reduces obesity by burning excess fat in our body.

It is beneficial in the case of excessive cold feeling or cold obstruction in our body. It strengthens the immune system also so is an inversion force as topsy turvy position in this Mudra the position of body is such that your head is down and the legs are lifted up in little bit angular position, this pose not only helps to fight the signs of aging but also provides the alot of benefits.

Some benefits are, at the level of body, mind and spirit, mudras could be supporting techniques to your asuras as well as pranayama mudras, tap your energy system. so understand finding some time to do these mudras in your routine would help balancing your prana and so the life would be nothing else but full of enthusiasm zest and joy.