HAND MUDRAS

10 IMPORTANT HAND MUDRAS FOR

COMPLETE HEALTH
JANUARY 5, 2015

Mudras or Mudra Therapy is a non-medical and simple way of

treatment.Mudras are very easy to practice anyone can practice it
anywhere and anytime. Mudras have tremendous healing power.

Mudras for complete health

Here we are discussing ten important hand mudras which will give
you complete health. Gyan mudra, Vaayu mudra, Aakash mudra, Shoonya
mudra, Prithvi mudra, Surya mudra, Varun mudra, Jal-shaamak mudra,
Apana mudra and mritasanjeevani mudra are the most important and
fundamental mudras. These mudras are very effective to give
you complete health.

1. Gyan mudra

It is also called as Gnan, Dhyana, meditation Mudra and Vayu-vardhak

mudra. This mudra is formed by joining the tip of the index finger and
thumb finger.This mudra helps to increase Vayu element within the body.

Gyan mudra is helpful in the treatment of dullness of mind or depression,

lack of enthusiasm, recklessness, loss of memory, drowsiness, lethargy,
mental retardation,
All the disorders of the nervous system, cerebral palsy, neuritis,
neuropathies, Alzheimers disease, tabes dorsalis, multiple sclerosis, motor
neurone disease, Ataxia, Dementias, Syringomyelia.
Eye disorders, degeneration of the retina, optic atrophy, endocrine
disorders, hormonal disorders, hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism,
hypoadrenalism, Muscle disorders, myopathies, myasthenia gravis,
paresis, paralysis, loss of feeble voice,
Bradycardia, weakness or gradual failure of the heart, formation of
excessive mucus in respiratory and digestive tracts and effusion in joints.
To know more about Gyan mudra click here

2.Vaayu mudra

This mudra also called as Vaayu shaamak mudra. This mudra is formed by
placing the tip of the index finger at the base of thumbfinger and applying
gentle pressure.
This mudra is useful in the treatment of stress, anxiety, irritability, lack of
concentration, timidity, indecisiveness, impatience, restlessness,

sleeplessness, epileptic fits, giddiness, Parkinsons disease, chorea,

tremors, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia.
Hormonal imbalances, twitching of eyelids, nystagmus, tinnitus, vertigo,
dizziness, breathlessness, tachycardia, palpitations. Hiccups, muscle
spasm, muscle cramps, muscular rigidity.
Cracking joints, osteoarthritis, gout, dry skin, rough skin, dry hair, rough
hair, brittle nails, constipation, flatulence.
These diseases are easily overcome through practicing Vaayu mudra to
know more about Vayu mudra click here.

3.Aakash mudra

It is also called as Aakash var dhak mudra. This mudra is formed by joining
the tip of the middle finger to the tip of the Thumb finger.
This mudra is helpful to increase space or Aakash element within the body.
This Mudra is beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure, irregular
heartbeats, angina pectoris, sinus, asthma, migraine, and headache.
To know more about Akash mudra click here

4.Shoonya mudra

This mudra also called as Aakash shaamak mudra. This mudra helps to
decrease space element within the body. Shoonya mudra is formed y just
placing the tip of the middle finger at the base ofthumb finger and
applying gentle pressure.
Shoonya mudra is very much beneficial in the treatment of feeling of
emptiness or numbness in the body or body parts like head, chest or
abdomen.
Ear pain, tinnitus, vertigo and acquired deafness.
To know more about shoonya mudra click here

5.Prithvi mudra

It is also called as Prithvi-var dhak mudra. This mudra is helpful to increase

the earth element within the body. This mudra is formed by joining the tip
of the tips of the ring finger and thumb finger.
This mudra is very useful in the treatment of Chronic fatigue, general
debility, convalescence, lack of stamina or endurance.
Inexplicable weight loss, emaciation, osteoporosis osteomalacia, rickets,
fracture, degeneration of articular cartilage, weakness, atrophied muscles,
myopathies, paresis, paralysis, and poliomyelitis.
All the skin disorders like Dry, cracked, burning and mature skin, skin
rashes, urticaria, and brittle nails.

All the disorders of hair, hair- loss, premature greying of hair.

Burning in the eyes, stomach acidity, burning in urine, burning in anus,
burning in hands, burning in feet and head.
Aphthous, ulcers in the mouth, ulcers in the stomach, intestines,
inflammatory diseases, Jaundice, fever and hyperthyroidism.
To know more about Prithvi mudra and its effects click here.

6.Surya mudra

It is also called as Prithvi shaamak mudra or Agni vardhak mudra. This

mudra is helpful to decrease the earth element within the body. This
mudra is formed by just placing the tip of the ring finger on the base of
the thumb finger.
This mudra is helpful in the treatment of low body temperature, the
coldness of skin, body, limbs, hands and feet.
Intolerance of cold and shivering, Under-activity of the thyroid gland.
Obesity, loss of appetite, indigestion, constipation, absence of sweating,
eye problems, and cataract.
To more about Surya mudra and its healing benefits click here

7.Varun mudra

It is also called as a jal-vardhak mudra. This mudra is helpful to increase

the water element within the body.
This Mudra is beneficial in the treatment of dryness of eyes, dryness of
digestive tract, indigestion and constipation.
Dryness of the skin leading to cracks, dry eczema, psoriasis, degeneration
of joint cartilage, cramps, dehydration.
Deficiency of hormones, scanty urination, low semen, scanty menses, loss
of taste sensation and tongue disorders.
To know more about the effects of Varun mudra click here

8.Jal-shaamak mudra

This mudra is formed by just placing the tip of the little finger at the base
of the thumb finger. This mudra is very much useful to decrease the water
element within the body.
This mudra is very useful in the treatment of Oedema, ascites, dropsy,
excessive salivation, watery eyes, running nose, hyperacidity, diarrhoea,
pleural effusion and effusion in a joint.
Excess of hormones, excessive menses, hydrocele, hydrocephalus,
hydronephrosis, cold and clammy body, hands or feet.
To know more about the effects of jal-shaamak mudra click here

9.Apana Mudra

This mudra is crucial mudra for a therapeutic purpose. This mudra is useful
in detoxifying, purifying and to energise the body.
Apana mudra is formed by joining the tips of the thumb, the middle finger
and the ring finger.
This mudra is useful in the treatment of Anuria, Constipation, flatulence,
pile, absence of sweat, delayed delivery of a child and burning in the body
and body parts.
To know more about Apana mudra and its healing benefits click here

10.Apana Vayu Mudra

This mudra is also called as a mritasanjeevani mudra. This mudra is

formed by joining the tip of the thumb, middle and ring finger and placing
the tip of the index finger to the base of the thumb.
This Mudra is beneficial in the treatment of fast heart beat,palpitations,
angina, high blood pressure, all the painful conditions, excessive sweating
and obstruction of urine.
To know more about Apana Vayu Mudra click here
These mudras are enough to maintain a normal health condition of a
person. You can choose any of these mudras according to the Ayurvedic
Prakriti of your body. To know your constitution or Prakriti click
here Apana Vayu Mudra
I have posted an extensive list of diseases and their mudras Different
mudras for various illnesses.
These are the ten important hand mudras that will help you to lead
ahealthy life. Please share your experience in practicing hand mudras