Mudras

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Aakash / Shuni Mudra

(Emotional balance and mental clarity)

  • Known as the "Seal of Patience,” this mudra boosts focus, discipline, and stability. It is useful for detoxification, treating illnesses related to hearing, and strengthening bones. Stimulates the throat chakra. In meditation, it is used to cultivate emotional balance and mental clarity by turning negative emotions into positive ones.

    • Sit comfortably in a seated meditation pose with a straight spine.

    • Form the gesture by bringing the tips of the middle finger and thumb together on both hands.

    • Extend the index, ring, and little fingers straight but relaxed.

    • Rest the palms on the knees, facing upward.

  • Best times are morning or afternoon. Practice for 30–45 minutes daily, or in 10-15 minute sessions for therapeutic benefits.

    • Should not be practiced while walking.

    • Stop if you experience dizziness.

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Shunya Mudra

(Helpful for ear issues)

  • This mudra helps to connect your mind. Also helpful for ear issues - form mudra with hand on same side as ear being treated. ("Shunya" refers to 'zero' or 'sky' in Sanskrit.)

    • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

    • Spread out fingers.

    • Bend middle finger, and place the fore part of the middle finger on the thumb pad.

    • Press it down with the thumb.

    • Straighten out the other fingers.

  • 30-45 minutes

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Varuna / Buddhi Mudra

(Alleviate dehydration and related ailments)

  • Helps alleviate dehydration and related ailments, including dry skin. Balances water element in the body. Strengthens intuition and clear communication. Enhances physical beauty.

    • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

    • Touch tip of smallest finger to tip of thumb.

    • Extend remaining fingers straight out.

  • 15-30 minutes

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Vayu Mudra

(Decreases body aches, helps with nervous ailments)

  • Decreases body aches, stiffness, and pain. Helps with nervous ailments. Balances the air element in the body. Effective for those with Cerebral Palsy or Parkinson's.

    • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

    • Bend index finger and press it to pad of thumb.

    • Extend remaining fingers straight out, touching each other.

  • 45 minutes, or two 30-minute sessions

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