Health Matters

Mudra's are said to be very powerful and yet very simple as they can be practised anytime unlike various asanas and Pranayams, which ought to be practiced in the morning.

Human body is said to be made up of five elements:-
1. Earth
2. Water
3. Fire
4. Air
5. Sky

It is said that if the balance between these five elements is disturbed, the body develops various ailments and diseases. So, to maintain good health the balance between these five elements must be maintained and conversely, the diseases and ailments can be cured if the balance between these elements is restored. Some of the common mudra's are listed below and they have been named as per the purpose they serve.
1. Vayu Mudra
2. Aakash Mudra
3. Prithivi Mudra
4. Shoonya Mudra
5. Surya Mudra
6. Varun Mudra
7. Apan Mudra
8. Apan Vayu Mudra
9. Pran Mudra
10.Ling Mudra
11.Agni Mudra