What is Mudras yoga according to Ayurveda?

in #ayurveda7 years ago (edited)

Mudra Yoga is when Fingers are coming together in a particular pattern and touched to each other.
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Mudra mainly two types
I. Asanyunkt Mudra: Mudra Performed on each hand.
II. Sanyukt Mudra: Mudra performed by using both the hands.

Our entire world is made of the five elements.
I. Earth
II. Water
III. Fire
IV. Wind
V. Space
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Finger and element relationship

Thumb: Fire Element
Index Finger: Air Element
Middle Finger: Space Element
Third Finger: Earth Element
Small Finger: Water Element

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Mudra working principle: Ayurveda mention every human is constituted of 3 doshas.
I. Vata Dosha
II. Pitta Dosha
III. Kapha Dosha

Vata Dosha: Movements and activities of the body
Vata Dosha depends on Air Element + Space Element
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Pitta Dosha: Chemical Processes and reaction in Human Body
Pitta Dosha depends on Fire Element + Water Element

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Kapha Dosha: Physical Volume of Human Body
Kapha Dosha depends on Water Element + Earth Element
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Hands warm up before mudra.
I. Make a First on both your palms hold for a few seconds and then release the first and extend the fingers outwards repeat 8 – 10 times.
II. Clap lightly for 15-20 seconds without stopping repeat 2-3 times.
III. Rub your palms together for around 40-45 seconds so that they become warm.

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