Yog Mudras, Origin, Types and Benefits

The Healing Power of Yog Mudras: Balancing Energies for Health and Well-being

by Gurpreet Singh*, Dr. Mohd Imran Dar,

- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540

Volume 14, Issue No. 2, Jan 2018, Pages 1098 - 1102 (5)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals


ABSTRACT

Mudras are a mix of unobtrusive physical developments which change state of mind, mentality and recognition. What's more, which extend mindfulness and focus. A mudra may include the entire body in a mix of Asana, pranayama, Bandha and perception strategies, or it might be a straightforward hand position. Mudras are higher practices which lead to the enlivening of the pranas, chakras and Kundalini. It builds up the pranic balance inside the koshas and empowers the redirection of unpretentious vitality to the upper chakras actuating a higher condition of awareness. Every mudra sets up an alternate connection and has a comparing diverse impact on the body, mind and prana. Illnesses in our body are caused because of an irregularity in the body, which thusly is brought about by need or abundance of any of the five components Air, Water, Fire, Earth and space. Our fingers have the attributes of these components and every one of these five components serves a particular and significant capacity inside the body. At the point when a finger speaking to a component is carried into contact with the thumb, that component is brought into equalization. Consequently, the illness brought about by the lopsidedness is relieved. The utilization of mudras modifies the progression of vitality influencing the equalization of air, fire, water, earth, ether and encourage mending with the rebuilding of health.

KEYWORD

Yog Mudras, Origin, Types, Benefits, physical movements, state of mind, mentality, perception strategies, hand position, pranas, chakras, Kundalini, pranic balance, koshas, unpretentious vitality, illnesses, five elements, Air, Water, Fire, Earth, space, fingers, thumb, imbalance, healing

INTRODUCTION

The explicit causes of mudras are obscure in spite of the fact that they've been around for a large number of years and have showed up in shifting religions and customs including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Tantric ceremonies, Roman craftsmanship, Asian combative techniques, Taoism and Indian old style move. The motivation behind these hand motions can fluctuate as indicated by custom - from centering unpretentious vitality, transmitting instructing through images, going about as a device for recuperating ailment, notwithstanding crediting mysterious forces and clairvoyant capacities to the expert! Basically however, mudras are a type of non-verbal correspondence - an 'outer articulation of internal purpose.' A mudra is an emblematic, ceremonial signal utilized in yoga, Buddhism and Hinduism. The word is Sanskrit signifying "motion," "imprint" or "seal." Mudras are most ordinarily known as hand positions in yoga and contemplation, which are accepted to influence the progression of vitality in the body and unblock chakras. Typically, mudras are performed close by pranayama, in situated postures, for example, padmasana (lotus present), vajrasana (jolt present) or sukhasana (simple posture).

How do yoga mudras work?

As indicated by Ayurveda, maladies are caused because of lopsidedness in the body, which thusly is brought about by need or abundance of any of the five components. Our fingers have the attributes of these components, and every one of these five components serves a particular and significant capacity inside the body. The fingers are basically electrical circuits. The utilization of mudras alters the progression of vitality – influencing the equalization of air, fire, water, earth, ether – and encourage healing.Mudras make an unobtrusive association with the instinctual designs in the mind and impact the oblivious reflexes in these territories. The inside vitality is, thusly, adjusted and diverted, influencing change in the tactile organs, organs, veins, and ligaments. Yoga mudras are rehearsed by sitting leg over leg in Vajrasana or in the Lotus Pose, or even by sitting serenely on a seat. In a perfect world, Ujjayi breathing is done when rehearsing generally

1. Thumb – Fire (Agni) 2. List Air (Vayu) 3. Center - Space (Akash) 4. Ring - Earth (Prithvi) 5. Water – (Jal) Our finger constantly radiates different indispensable vitality, electric waves and air. Yogis accept that when various fingers from Mudras, they begin electro – attractive flows in the body and invigorate our cognizant focus; Kendra making balance and advancing wellbeing.

1. Gyan mudra-mudra of learning

As it is a Mudra of learning, it upgrades the information. The tip of thumb has focuses of pituitary and endocrine organs. When we press these focuses by forefinger the two organs work effectively. You can rehearse by sitting, standing or lying on bed at whatever point and any place you have time. It increment memory control and hones the cerebrum. Improves fixation and anticipates Insomnia. On the off chance that we practice it consistently, it will fix every mental issue like Mental, Hysteria, Anger and Depression.Gyan Mudra is by a wide margin the most well-known mudra utilized by rehearsing yogis and delineated by insightful sages and symbols in a reflective state. On account of this specific mudra, the forefinger is approximated tenderly to the tip of Points of interest of Gyan Mudra incorporate - achievement insight and knowledge, refinement of brain, destruction of psychological instability, production of happiness, help with addictive propensities.

2. Prithvi mudra-mudra of earth

At the point when the tips of the ring finger and the thumb are joined and rests of the fingers are kept straight, Prithvi Mudra is framed. It builds the Prithvi component in the body. Simultaneously it diminishes the Agni component inside our body. It can likewise be called Agni-shaamak Mudra. This mudra makes you feel physically and mentally more grounded. Use it when you need internal steadiness and confidence. Preferences of Pritvi Mudra incorporates: It expands the weight for feeble individuals It improves the composition of skin and makes the skin to sparkle It makes the body dynamic by keeping it sound .

3. Varuna mudra-mudrSa of water

Prevalently known as Varun mudra, this mudra builds the jal (water) component inside the body. This mudra is shaped by combining the tips of the thumb and the little finger. It is helpful in scatters, for example, anemiaanemia (low hemoglobin) and skin infections. It additionally improves the decayed nature of the blood because of lack of water. Points of interest of Varuna Mudra includes:It holds clearness in blood by adjusting water content in the body Prevents the agonies of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage. Keep the forefinger on the base of the thumb and press with thumb keeping the other three fingers straight. It avoids every one of the infections that happen because of the awkwardness of the air. This mudra is additionally useful for stress, tension, irritability, lack of fixation, anxiety, hesitation, fretfulness, eagerness, Sleeplessness etc .It forestalls every one of the illnesses that happen because of the unevenness of the air. Favorable circumstances of Vayu Mudra incorporate: It fixes Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, Parkinson's ailment and loss of motion with no medication. It is valuable for Cervical Spondilytis, loss of motion to face and getting of nerve in neck. It revises the turmoil of gas in the stomach.

5. Shunya mudra-murda of void

Keep your center fingers at the foundation of your thumbs and press it with thumb. At that point keep both your hands on collapsed knees with the goal that the palms face upwards. Put a little weight on your palm and rest of the hand would be loose. Practice it for 20-30 minutes consistently. This hastamudra is useful for medical issues like deafness, spewing, vertigo and thyroid issues. Favorable circumstances of Shunya Mudra incorporate: It eases an ear infection inside 4 or 5 minutes. It is valuable for the hard of hearing and slow-witted, however not for inherent ones.

6. Surya mudra – mudra of the sun

finger. This adds up to concealment of component earth (dwelling in the ring finger) by component fire (living in the thumb). This mudra diminishes cholesterol and aids weight reduction and keeping up a sound adjusted weight. It diminishes tension, and improves heartburn issues. Favorable circumstances of Surya Mudra incorporate: It lessens cholesterol in body and aides in diminishing weight. It diminishes tension. It revises acid reflux issues.

7. Prana mudra – mudra of life

As it is the mudra of life, it improves the intensity of life. Powerless individuals become solid. It diminishes the clasps in veins. In the event that we practice it consistently, we will end up dynamic. Curve ring finger and little finger and contact the tip of thumb with their tips keeping the staying two fingers extended. It expels free radicals from blood and is valuable for expelling eye and nerves related issues. It invigorates the body and equalizations nutrients in the body. A point of interest of Prana Mudra incorporates: It improves insusceptibility. Improves the intensity of eyes and lessens eye related infections. It expels the nutrient insufficiency and exhaustion.

8. Apaan mudra-mudra of absorption

It assumes a significant job in our wellbeing as it controls the excretory system. This significant mudra is shaped by consolidating the tips of thumb, center and ring fingers and applying the tip of forefinger to the base of the Thumb. One of the most significant advantages of the Apaan Mudra is its capacity to clean the body. It likewise enables the body to dispose of undesirable poisons and is additionally useful in managing clogging, fart and

Favorable circumstances of Apaan Mudra incorporate: It directs diabetes. It fixes clogging and heaps it helps discharging the typical waste routinely

9. Apanavayu mudra–mudraof the heart

The tips of the center finger and ring finger contact the tip of thumb, while the forefinger contacts the base of thumb and little finger extended. It benefits the heart. It works like infusion in the decrease of heart assault. It is as amazing as sorbitate tablet. It decreases the gas content in body. Practice it the same number of times as you can. Heart patients and BP patients can rehearse it for 15 minutes every day twice for better outcomes. Points of interest of Apaanvayu Mudra incorporate: It fortifies the heart and regularizes palpitation It controls excretory framework. It reclaims gastric inconvenience.

10. Linga mudra – mudra of heart and vitality

Interlock the fingers of two hands together. Keeping the left thumb up (circled by right thumb and pointer) for example left thumb ought to be vertically straight and right thumb around it. This mudra fortifies the lungs and can aid the alleviation of mucus. Because of the extraordinary warmth created by this mudra it can help break fever and colds and has additionally been known to help with bronchial disease. It creates heat in our body. Take milk, ghee, more water and natural product squeezes notwithstanding routine with regards to this mudra for many benefits. contamination It strengthens the body.

11. Brahma Mudra:

This mudra is known as the signal of all infesting cognizance. To do this mudra, twist the fingers of both your hands around your thumbs, with the goal that it frames a clench hand. Presently press the knuckles of both the hands together. While squeezing delicately place your hands in the focal point of your stomach area simply over your pubic bone. This mudra builds the measure of oxygen taken in by the lungs.

12. Chin Mudra

This Gesture has an establishing impact on the brain. You would have most likely observed yogis holding their thumb and pointer finger together and expanding their staying 3 fingers out. This is Chin Mudra. This Mudra is a solution for improving mental strain and advancing memory and fixation. It can help with a sleeping disorder, gloom and hypertension. It is the image of solidarity and harmony. Points of interest of Chin Mudra incorporate: • Better maintenance and focus control. • Improves rest design. • Increases vitality in the body. • Alleviates lower spinal pain.

13. Chinmaya Mudra

speak to the limited parts of our general surroundings. The shut clench hand demonstrates that the extraordinary world is by all accounts seriously constrained, visually impaired and oblivious. Focal points of Chinmaya Mudra incorporate: • Improves the progression of vitality in the body. • Stimulates assimilation.

14. Adi Mudra

To do this mudra, you should simply twist your hand into a clench hand. Make sure to wrap your Adi mudra fingers around your thumb. Spot your hands with the palms confronting downwards on your legs while in padmasana. This mudra is accepted to build the progression of oxygen to the lungs, quiet the sensory system, increment imperativeness and enables the organs to work ideally. Focal points of Adi Mudra incorporates • Relaxes the sensory system. • Helps lessen wheezing. • Improves the progression of oxygen to the head. • Increases limit of the lungs.

CONCLUSION

The consequences of the investigation are finished up as pursues: The different sorts of Yoga Mudra might be polished whenever, wherever – in the transport, train, vehicle, office or at home. It is proposed by specialists that the Yoga Mudras ought to be rehearsed for 24 minutes relentlessly for good outcomes. It should likewise be possible for five minutes one after another too. To trust it, you should attempt it. There is nothing to lose and a lot to pick up. Benefits of Yoga in Our Life book Published by Aashna Publication Hoshiarpur Punjab. 2. Patanjali (1996). How to know God. Vedanta Press. 3. Raja S. (1995). Light of Yoga, 1995. ISBN 0.-8052-1031-8. 4. Taimni I.K. (1996). The Science of Yoga, Adyar Madras: The Theospicial Publishing House, 1996. 5. http://en.wikipedia.org 6. http://www.kundaliniawakeningsystems1.com

Corresponding Author Gurpreet Singh*

Lecturer in Physical Education, J&K Government gpsrainy@gmail.com