Prana Mudra

• Benefits:

  Improves eyesight, increases "life force" energy, vitality, and self confidence. Useful for people feeling nervous, tired, or weak, or for treating life-threatening illnesses. Along with the Apan Vayu Mudra, precedes meditation by the Yogis and saints.

• Description:

  Touch tip of ring finger and smallest finger to tip of thumb, with remaining fingers touching each other and extended straight out.

• Duration:

  Can be done for any length of time, any time, any place, as even small amounts of this mudra are beneficial.

Vayu Mudra

• Usage:

  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.

• Description:

  Bend index finger and press it to pad of thumb, with remaining fingers touching each other and extended straight out.

• Duration:

  45 minutes, or two 30-minute sessions