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DHENU POSTURE:
Method: Crossing both hands, join the
index finger to the middle finger, ring finger
to the little fingers and keep thumb to the
other thumb. Point the fingers downward.
Close your eye and concentrate your
conscious mind on the mudra. While in this
position you will feel your mental problems
going in to the earth through your fingers.
Benefits: By practicing 1 to 5 minutes for 7
days, it is helpful in curing depression,
mental disturbance, despair, dissension
and stress.
Before you start practicing these mudras, there are certain things which you need to
keep in mind.
Consult with your physician in case you are suffering from any other ailment,
including cardiovascular diseases or breathing troubles.
Please avoid practicing the mudras after a heavy meal. However, make sure that
your body has sufficient glucose levels while you practice.
If you are new to yoga, then make sure that you practice the mudras under the
supervision of a qualified guru.
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The 5 yoga mudras for diabetes that every diabetic should know are:
1. Surya Mudra [Sun Mudra]:
Surya is a Sanskrit word that means Sun. This mudra is known to increase the fire
within the human body that in turn ensures a better metabolic rate. Diabetics, in general,
have poor metabolic rates which results in increased sugar levels and weight gain.
Regular practice of this mudra will help boost metabolic rates, thus ensuring loss of
weight and lowering of sugar levels. The mudra also helps easing indigestion and
associated problems.
Method:
1. Sit or stand straight.
2. Stretch your hands to your front.
3. Bend your ring finger of both hands so that it touches the mound of respective
thumbs.
4. Keep the other fingers spread out, apart from each other.
Practice for 45 minutes daily at a stretch or three times of 15 minutes each, depending
on your comfort level.
2. Pran Mudra:
Practice for 45 minutes daily at a stretch or three times of 15 minutes each, depending
on your comfort level. This can be practiced, if possible, for a longer period for better
results.
Nevertheless, yoga mudras for diabetes alone, do not offer the desired results.
Practicing mudras along with yoga asanas for diabetes and a strict diet will ensure
complete freedom from this medical condition.
Some of the Mudras can balance the elements of the body within 45 minutes; some
react within a few seconds on the human body.
The ancients believed there were 24 Diagnostic Elements, the Gayatri Mantra has 24
words, the Jains have 24 Tirthankaras, and Sanatan Dharma has 24 avatars. The 24
words of the Gayatri Mantra have a special relationship with 24 Mudras known as
GAYATRI MUDRAS. They have different names and formations.
The importance of Mudras is also clear from the grim qualifier to these: -
PRITHVI MUDRA : Bend the finger next to little finger and press it gently against the tip
of the thumb.Keep rest of the fingers stright.
This mudra helps in developing the life force and regenerates the body. It is good in solving
Digestive and Stomach problems.
N.B. This Mudra should be done empty stomach.
PRAN MUDRA : Bend the little finger and the finger next to it and place them at the tip of
the thumb. Keep other two fingers straight.
This Mudra creates an Energy bank in the body. Good in keeping the Eye problems away and
heals the Eye Sight. Removes Fatigue. Keeps a person fresh during a Fast. It also makes the
Skin glow and Eyes shine. IT IS GOOD IN REMOVING SLEEPLESSNESS IF DONE
WITH GYAN MUDRA.
N.B. This Mudra should be done with concentration.
universe. Again Prithvi (Earth symbolized by the ring finger) meets Jal (Water symbolized by
the small finger), to produce the generative power of the universe.
With constant practice, this Mudra helps to stabilize and bring in resonance the Nabhi Chakra
or the circle of the Navel, so essential for the ultimate elevation of the human mind and
body.