Health Matters

It is said in most of the ancient Indian texts on Yoga that the human body has been bestowed the power to heal itself from each and every disease without exception. And the body must be taken care of like a temple, place of worship.

Also, talking about Mudra's Science , the hand is said to have pressure points for all the glands that control all the vital functions of the body. Hence , by forming different positions and forms with the hand, we infact activate various glands and organs to work properly and you can just try forming any mudra with your hands and you will feel something to be activated within yourself.

Let us now look at some of the Mudra's and their benefits.

1. Apan Mudra:-This mudra supports the removal of waste materials and toxins from the body, as well as eliminatingurinary problems. The Apan Mudra also stimulates the wood element, which is associated with the energy of the liver and gallbladder.This element also contains the power and pleasure of springtime, of new beginnings, of tackling and shaping visions of the future.

How to form Apan Mudra:- Join the middle finger and ring finger and thumb to touch each other at the tips of each other, while keeping the other two fingers straight. When needed, do it for 5 to 45 minutes or use three times a day for 15 minutes as a course of treatment.

Benefits:- This mudra basically clears problems of constipation and is good for making lever and gall bladder work properly. In the mental realm, it creates the ability to develop vision.

2. Pran Mudra:-This Mudra activates the root chakra and increases vitality.

How to form Pran Mudra:-The tip of ring and little finger should be pressed against the tip of thumb.It should be done upto half an hour a day or three times a day for 15 minutes.

Benefitss:- This Mudra increases the vitality of the body and is especially good for eyes. Those people that have any problem with eyes, should must practice this.

3. Ling Mudra:- This Mudra is said to boost immunity to a great extent and to a extent that some people claim it can be practiced in case of HIV to boost immunity.

How to form Ling Mudra:-Join both palms and interlock the fingers. However, keep the right thumb upright.This thumb must be encircled by the other thumb and index finger.

Benefits:- This Mudra produces heat to some extent and so is useful in case of cough and cold. Also, it is also said that it boosts immunity. Also, it reduces the fat content in the body.

4. Surya Mudra
This mudra is based on the power of Sun.Sun means energy and this helps attract the energy and power of Sun!!!

How to form Surya Mudra:-

Fold the ring finger to the inside of the hand and the thumb over it. The remaining fingers are straight and up.

Benefits:- This mudra is very useful for removing obesity as it controls the hunger and temptation for food and changes the metabolism so that it is easy to lose weight and maintain it in a natural way all your life. Besides, it also cures mental heaviness and reduces the earth element.

5. Shoonya Mudra:-"Shunya" means "zero" or "sky". Sky is connected with the highest forces - with the "upper person" - with head.

How to form Shunya Mudra:-Bend the middle finger until it touches the ball of your thumb. Lightly press down on the middle
finger with your thumb. The other fingers are extended. Do this with each hand. Do as needed,or use three times daily for 15 minutes as a course of treatment.

Benefits:-This Mudra is highly beneficial for any problem related to hearing and ear. So, those with any type of problems related to ear must practice it.