Today we are going to learn the Yoga Hand Mudras or Finger Yoga which is often known as Hasta Mudra. We will also get to know how to do Hand Mudra, it’s rules, and amazing health benefits of these finger Yoga.
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The human body is an amazing piece of art that can keep itself healthy and has so much potential that it can fight any disease. Humans think that their body does not have such a capability, but the ancient sages and scientists believe this reality.
Our body is made up of five elements of nature. If any element is more or less in amount, then our body gets affected by many types of diseases. Hand mudras play an important role in controlling these elements.
Mudras are specific gestures used to lock in energy. They can involve the hands, eyes, or the whole body—even Shoulderstand is considered a mudra. These various physical expressions are used in yoga to aid in concentration and deepen awareness. The mechanics of mudras. Mudras of the hands work by influencing the five elements. Buddha Jayanti 2020: Find out the different mudras (gestures) of Buddha with the explanation of symbolic gestures of the hands of Buddha images. We can learn a lot about the use of yoga mudras by considering hand reflexology charts. When we use hand mudras, or “Hastas”, we activate the hands and fingers and we influence the correlated parts of the body, as shown in the chart above. Some yoga mudras, however, use not just the hands but other parts of. Bharatanatyam Mudras Chart 'Yato manastato bhavaha'.' Where the mind is, there is the feeling' 'Yato bhavastato rasaha'.' Where there is feeling, there is mood/flavour, sweetness (i.e., appreciation of art; aesthetic bliss)'. Sword mudra with your right hand. So far, we have learned that to perform efficient Kuji-Kiri, we must first: - Empower the nine Kuji-In energy concepts that make up the grid, allowing us to tap into all planes of existence and use all the tools available to us - Empower the hand into a magical drawing tool, allowing.
What is Yoga Mudras?
Yoga Mudra is a science through which we transport our inner energy within our self, through which we can eradicate the disorders of our body. That means we practice Mudra to heal problems related to our body.
Mudra means Posture/gesture in English. As we make different types of shapes and poses from our body in Asana. In the same way, we make different types of gesture by connecting the fingers of our hand.
There are 2 types of Yoga Mudra: Yogic Mudra and Hasta Mudra.
So today we are only going to talk about Hand Mudras also known as Finger Yoga.
What Is Hand Mudras/Hasta Mudra?
In the mythological era, great saints have presented many theories, they taught many kinds of scientific art. Those ancient arts are present in many forms today. One of them is Hand Mudras Science (Hasta Mudra Vigyan).
In Hand Mudras, we make different type of gesture from our fingers. By practicing the Finger Yoga we can collect the energy which is going outside from our body and take advantage of it’s multidimensional benefits.
The Science Behind Yoga Hand Mudras (Hasta Mudra)
There are various tiny holes on the fingertip of our hand, out of which energy is released from our body. Science has also proved that different types of Pranic energy emit from the fingers of our hands, that are present inside our body in the form of magnetic energy.
By doing the Hand Mudras, we do not allow this electromagnetic energy to come out from our body, as a result, the energy starts moving inside our body and we can cure many diseases.
According to the research done by the Indian saints, the power of Panch Tatwa is primarily in the five fingers of our hands. If we make some kind of shape by including these fingers, then we may be able to control the imbalance of the five elements within our body.
Five Elements
As we know our universe is made up of five major elements. On the basis of this theory, our body is also made up of five major elements i.e Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu), and Space (Akash).
So these five elements in our body will be nurtured on the basis of our lifestyle like food, sleep, etc. But according to the lifestyle of today, there is a lack or excess of these elements in our body (like acidity which is excess of Vayu Tatwa). This situation creates disbalance in our body which are an invitation to many diseases. So in order to live a healthy life it is important to maintain a balance between these elements.
Which Element Is Related To Which Finger
Little Finger (Kanishtha) – Jal Tattva (Water Element)
Ring Finger (Anamika) – Prithvi Tattva (Earth Element)
Middle Finger (Madhyama) – Akash Tattva (Sky/Space Element)
Index Finger (Tarzana) – Vayu Tattva (Air Element)
Thumb (Angutha) – Agni Tattva (Fire Element)
Yoga Hand Mudras (Hasta Mudra) Rules
Before starting the practice of finger yoga, you must know its rules to get the maximum benefits.
- As we know that in Yogic Asana we need a clean place, a teacher and many more things are required. But Finger Yoga is very easy, you can do anywhere, anytime, even in the office, or in the flight too.
- If we practice Hand Mudras with the right hand, then it gives benefit to the left part of our body and if we practice with the left hand then it gives benefit to the right part of our body. Therefore Yoga Hand Mudras should be practiced with both hands so that it can benefit our whole body.
- Our aim is to stop the outgoing energy and balance the five elements in the body, so do not put pressure on the fingers and hands while practicing the Mudras.
- Sit on one Mudra for at least total of 45 min. You can sit on a mudra for 15 min by practicing the Hasta Mudra 3 time in a day (morning, afternoon, and evening).
Types of Yoga Hand Mudras – Finger Yoga (Hasta Mudras)
The Mudras are innumerable. But here we will talk about those Mudras which balance our mental, physical, and emotional level.
Gyan Mudra (Gesture of Knowledge)
Index Finger+Thumb
This mudra is very popular. Gyan Mudra is a very important posture which is also used in meditation, pranayama, etc. Have you ever noticed that whenever a yogi, a saint or a meditator meditates, they are mostly seen in the Gyan Mudra.
Our nervous system and brain are related to knowledge. So all the disorders related to our brain can be treated by Gyan Mudra.
How To Do
- Sit in any Asana like Padmasana, Siddhasan, or Sukasan.
- With hands on the knees, touch the tip of index finger and thumb.
- Keep the rest of the fingers vertically open.
- If the face of the palm is on the side of the sky then it is called chin mudra and if on the side of the ground then it is called Gyan mudra.
Benefits of Gyan Mudra
- If your lifestyle is full of stress, then practice Gyan mudra daily for 45 minutes, you will feel mentally relaxed.
- Gyan Mudra makes our brains cells stronger.
- Students who do not feel like studying, they should practice this Mudra.
- Many children are retarded due to neuron problems. If Gyan mudra is made to practice to such children, then the energy released by their brain reaches the neurons, which can treat the mental disorder.
- Another problem that is very popular nowadays, insomnia. So whenever you go to bed, sleep by applying this gesture.
Vayu Mudra (Gesture of Air)
Index finger+Thumb
Vayu Mudra practice controls the imbalance of defects related to air. By practicing this posture for 45 minutes daily, air-related diseases can be cured.
How To Do
- According to the picture, fold the index finger and place it on the root of the thumb.
- Keep the rest of the fingers vertically open.
Benefits
- Helpful in Acidity, Arthritis, Gastric, Tightness in the neck related problems.
- It is also helpful in detoxing the body.
- It is also beneficial in a headache.
Apana Mudra
Thumb+Ring Finger+Middle Finger
How To Do
- Sit in any Asana like Padmasana, Siddhasan, or Sukasan.
- As per the picture, connect the tip of the thumb, and ring finger, keeping the middle finger slightly bend. rest of the fingers must b open.
- Keep rest of the finger straight.
- Practice the finger for 15-45 min.
Benefits
- This finger yoga helps to excrete the toxin present in our body.
- By regular practice of this Apana mudra, Apana Vayu gets under controlled.
- Those who get less sweat can also practice it.
- It is also beneficial in urinary problems.
- It is beneficial in constipation.
Prana Mudra (Gesture Of Life)
Little Finger+Ring finger+Thumb
Five lives in our body (Prana, Apan, Sam, Udana, Vina) function. The respective form of all these lives in our body is considered to be Prana.
All the diseases which occur due to the lack of prana element, thus when we practice prana mudra, all diseases start to recover.
How To Do
- Sit comfortably in any asana.
- Connect the tip of little finger, ring finger, and thumb, other two fingers remain open.
- Practice this mudra for 15-20 min daily.
Benefts
- Helpful in laziness and dizziness.
- Improves concentration power.
- Beneficial in Eye disorders.
- A weak person can also overcome the lack of protein and vitamins in the body by the practice of prana mudra.
Surya Mudra/Agni Mudra (Gesture Of Sun)
Ring Finger+Thumb
How To Do
- Place the tip of your ring finger on the root of the thumb and apply gentle pressure by the thumb. keep rest of the fingers open.
Benefits
- Reduce obesity.
- Helpful in reducing the cholesterol level.
- It Controling High Blood Pressure.
- It is the best yoga for heart problems.
Prithvi Mudra (Gesture Of Earth)
Yoga Mudra Hand Positions Pdf
Thumb+Ring finger
How To Do
- Sit in any Asana like Padmasana, Siddhasan, or Sukasana.
- Connect the tip of the thumb and ring finger and practice it for 30-45 min daily.
Benefits
- Helpful in body weakness.
- Beneficial for those who become tired of doing a little bit of work.
- By this mudra, the person can balance all the minerals elements of his body.
Akash Mudra (Gesture Of Space)
Middle Finger+Thumb
How To Do
- Connect the tip of the middle finger and thumb.
Benefits
- Beneficial in ear related diseases.
- Make the heart healthy.
- Makes the bones strong.
Varuna Mudra
Thumb+Little finger
This mudra symbolizes the water element.
How To Do
- Connect the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb.
Benefits
- Due to the lack of water element in the body, many disorders such as blood disorder, crassness, etc. occur. Varuna mudra should be practiced to overcome these types of disorders.
Surabhi Mudra
This yogic mudra has been considered as mysterious.
How To Do
- Connect the tip of the ring finger of the right hand to the little finger of left hand and little finger of the right hand to the ring finger of the left hand.
- Similarly, touch the tip of the middle finger of the left hand to the index finger of the right hand and middle finger of the right hand to the index finger of the left hand.
- Keep both the thumbs open.
Benefits
- It removes the defects arising from the imbalance of Vata, Pitta, and cough in the body in a wonderful way.
- By the continuous practice of this posture, one can take spiritual and physical benefits.
Linga Mudra
This mudra is used to increase body heat.
How To Do
- Sit in any Asana like Padmasana, Siddhasan, or Sukasana.
- Bring hands in the front.
- Now tie all fingers and stretch the thumb of the hand towards the sky repeatedly.
Benefits
- By using this posture in winter, the body can be secured in many ways.
- By practicing this mudra, the old cold becomes destroyed.
Conclusion
Mudra Chart Pdf Files
There is some common thing in all the above mudras, it is a practice full of patience, continuity and belief. It is useless to do anything without it. So keep in mind the above things and take full benefits of all hand mudras.