Types of Mudras

Pushan mudra (the gesture of digestion) is a hand mudra used to activate prana vayu (the energy of receptivity), samana vayu (the energy of digestion and assimilation), and apana vayu (the energy of elimination).

Gyan mudra, or chin mudra, often used while meditating, is one of the most important mudras that promote physical and mental health. From Sanskrit, chin (or cin) means "consciousness" and mudra means "gesture" or "seal." Therefore, gyan mudra may be translated to mean "gesture of consciousness" in English.

This mudra contributes to burning the extra fat in the body that helps to weight loss. Linga Mudra for cold, this mudra increase hotness in the body that helps to relieve cold. Linga mudra is useful in the treatments of Shivering and chills due to intolerance of cold weather or hypothermia.

Meaning of Prana Mudra: Prana means ‘energy’ or life. Prana vayu is extremely important vayu. Prana mudra excites the root chakra, that makes vibration plus heat, which awakens and energize the body. The power of life manifolds and stimulates the entire human body. This energizes the body and awakens all the organs.

Shunya mudra is a simple yoga gesture designed to decrease the space element (akasha) in the body. It is a hasta (hand) mudra, and one of a series of therapeutic mudras thought to have healing properties.

Surya ravi mudra is a simple hand gesture used to assist yogis physically, spiritually and symbolically during the practice of certain yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation. From Sanskrit, surya, means “sun” and is also the name of the sun god.

varun mudra jal mudra or the water posture yoga tips The Mudra Vigyan gives the flow of energy in your body a particular direction so that your body can utilize it to the best potential. The human body is made of 5 elements as already discussed in many previous yoga post and articles.

Vayu mudra decreases Vayu element within the body which enables various health benefits. If your mind is anxious and restless Vayu-shamak mudra is the best remedy. If you are over excited, then Vayu mudra will calm down your nervous system and you can feel relaxation.