Tuesday 2 February 2016

SURABHI MUDRA

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Benefits and Steps of Surabhi Mudra

Mudras in yoga are specific and gestures that are used are designed to

improve the channeling of Prana or energy through the body in desired

pathways to achieve specific results.

The Surabhi Mudra is one such mudra.

Steps:

The Surabhi Mudra is one of the more complicated mudras. Here are some

steps that will enable you to perform the Surabhi Mudra correctly:

1. Bring the tip of the ring finger of each hand to touch the tip of the little

finger of the other hand.

2. Now touch the tip of the index finger to the tip of the middle finger of the

other hand.

3. Your thumbs should be gently touching each other. You are now in the

Surabhi Mudra. You should perform this Mudra daily for at least 30 to 45

minutes.

Benefits:

 The Surabhi Mudra is considered to be the most powerful of mudras.

 It helps the practitioner utilize the power of all the elements.

 It helps to instill mental peace and tranquility and also helps to improve

concentration.

 In addition, regular practice of the Surabhi Mudra also helps to improve the

functioning of the digestive system and helps provide relief from stomach

ailments.

Tuesday 5 January 2016

APANA MUDRA

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Steps:
The Apana Mudra is a relatively simple mudra. You can easily perform it by following these steps of Apana Mudra:
  1. Stand or sit up straight.Bring your hands in front of you and bend the middle and ring finger and thumb so that their tips touch each other.
  2. Your index and little finger should be pointing straight.
  3. The Apana Mudra is usually performed with both hands. The Mudra should be held for at least 30 minutes. You can also divide it into three session of 10 to 15 minutes each.
Benefits:
  • One of the most important benefits of the Apana Mudra is its ability to purify the body.
  • This mudra helps the body get rid of unwanted toxins and is also helpful in dealing with constipation, flatulence, anuria (failure of the kidneys to produce urine), and absence of sweat.
  • It is also said to be useful during childbirth in case there is a delay in child birth.