Get Yoga Education Institute Teaching And Practicing Mudras And Mantras 2015-2025

The effects of mudras in health care were scientifically proven, and many reputed works are there highlighting the merits of mudras. To this end, this research work proposed a set of mudras with a breathing exercise that focuses on the improvement of immunity and minimizes respiratory issues.

Surabhi mudra [pictured right; described below] is a very effective and powerful mudra. By itself, this mudra helps an aspirant practitioner (sadhaka) to break any barriers that he/she may face when on the threshold of the ultimate meditation (samadhi).

Mudras are a subtle science of arranging your body in a certain way. The way your systems functions can be altered just by changing the positions of your palm. This is a whole science by itself which essentially involves the geometry and circuitry of the body.

Mudras have been an integral part of many Hindu and Buddhist rituals. They are used extensively in Yoga, meditation and dance. Across various disciplines it is said that there exist close to 399 mudras.

Some use it to alleviate pain, particularly in the ears, neck, and shoulders. In yoga, hand mudras are symbolic motions that are frequently employed to channel the body's energy flow during pranayama and meditation. These motions improve mindfulness, focus, and concentration.

While scientific research on mudras is limited, a few benefits that people have reported include reduced stress, improved concentration, and enhanced emotional balance. The effectiveness of mudras can also depend on what you're hoping to achieve and how regularly you use them.

Yoga experts say that mudras are gestures practised using the hands, especially the fingers. “These gestures facilitate the flow of energies within the body in a way that helps relieve pain,” says Sharath Basavaraju, founder, ArthYog Living Yoga Academy, Bengaluru.