Apan Vayu Mudra

• Benefits:

  Regulates heartbeat, and regular practice assists in preventing heart attacks, palpitations, tacho-cardia, or a sinking feeling of the heart. In a severe heart attack, if administered within the first two seconds, it provides instant relief. Also known as the "Mritsanjeevini Mudra", meaning "One which brings back life out of death".

• How to Do:

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

  • Press index finger to pad of thumb.

  • Tips of middle and ring fingers touch tip of thumb.

  • Smallest finger extends straight out.

• Timing / Duration:

  Up to 45 min. daily

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.

  Prana Mudra is primarily associated with the Root Chakra (Muladhara), as it stimulates dormant energy at the base of the spine. It enhances the Earth and Water elements while decreasing the Fire element.

• How to Do:

  • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

  • Touch tip of ring finger and smallest finger to tip of thumb.

  • Remaining fingers touch each other and extend straight out.

• Timing / Duration:

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

Surya Mudra

• Benefits:

  Activates energy at the solar plexus, stimulates metabolism, lengthens breath.

• How to Do:

  • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

  • Curl tip of the ring finger into the base of the thumb and press thumb on top.

  • Extend index, middle and little fingers.

  • Rest back of hands on thighs.

• Timing / Duration:

  15-30 minutes

Varuna / Buddhi Mudra

• Benefits:

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

• How to Do:

  • Sit comfortably with a straight spine.

  • Touch tip of smallest finger to tip of thumb.

  • Extend remaining fingers straight out.

• Timing / Duration:

  15-30 minutes