Yoga Mudra: Beneficial for many diseases
Yoga Mudra: The postures done with the hands balance the elements of your body. Here Yog mudra is very useful for problems like colds, coughs, thyroid, depression and diabetes. Let us know how to do yoga mudra.
It is believed that mudras connect the mind with the body. It stimulates certain hormones. Mudras are part of yoga itself. This is done by flexing the hand and fingers. These are considered energy-flowing mudras that connect pranic energy. There are many types of Yog Mudra. Let us talk about how to do Surya Mudra and its benefits. It is also called Agni Mudra.
What is Surya Mudra?
As it is traditionally said, Surya Mudra represents the element of fire. By doing this mudra, the firepower gets activated in the body, and by sitting in such postures, the fingers of the hand make a connection and facilitate the flow of energy in the body.
How to do Surya Mudra :
1- Sit in a comfortable position. Sit on a mat instead of the floor.
2- Place your hands on your knees or thighs. Turn the palms upward ie towards the ceiling.
3-Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
Now fold your ring finger. Try pressing it with your thumb. Apply enough pressure that it can be tolerated. The more pressure you apply, the more the fire element will rise. Keep doing the same with the other hand. Do this mudra 20 to 30 times daily. You can do this once or thrice a day for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not do too much or else it will generate more heat in the body.
Beneficial for many diseases:
Health experts say Surya Mudra benefits weight loss, diabetes, thyroid, metabolism, constipation, cold, cough, gas, and flatulence. This pose enhances your focus and confidence and reduces anxiety and depression.
1-It is also suitable for increasing your appetite and improving energy levels. In such a situation, if you feel lethargic all the time, then Surya Mudra can be helpful for you.
2-Sitting in this posture increases your digestive fire (gastric fire).
3-It is an effortless way to manage cholesterol levels by enhancing the effect of the earth element in the body.
4-Thyroid disorders are also cured by sitting in this posture because it enhances the function of the pancreas of our body.
5-It is also beneficial for diabetic patients, as the blood sugar level can be controlled by doing so.
6-In this way, with 30-40 minutes of meditation daily, you can also boost your immunity.
7-It also improves metabolism and digestion.
8-Women can get rid of the problem of PCOS with this mudra.
9-It is also a solution to a problem like hypothyroidism.
Keep these things in mind while doing the mudra:
-If there is an excess of bile or say that those whose bitterness has increased should avoid doing this.
-Do not do this in summer or hot weather.
-If you are a patient of ulcer, then avoid doing this until your ulcer is healed.
-It is safe for everyone to do this, but overdoing it can increase the heat in the body. So always do it sparingly.
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