ENERGETIC PRANA MUDRA
Mudra is a hand gesture that guides the energy flow to specific areas of the brain. Regular practice of mudra develops a connection with the brain pattern that controls the unconscious reflexes in various areas of the body.
BALANCING THE FIVE ELEMENTS
The five elements (Panchabhutas) build up our body, which is represented by five fingers in our hand.
· Fire – Thumb finger
· Air – Index finger
· Space – Middle finger
· Earth – Ring finger
· Water – Little finger
Our body is open to various diseases if there is variation in one or more of these elements. Consistent practice of yoga mudra balances the five elements in our body promoting physical and mental health. We are here to explore the benefits of Prana Mudra.
PRANA MUDRA
Do you feel low of energy in your body? Do you feel your productivity decreases in your work? It’s time for you to practice Prana Mudra. Prana mudra balances the life element in the body. Prana is the only life-force within our body. When you feel tired and need extra boost of energy, Prana mudra works great for you.
It is also known as “Kapha Karak Mudra” as it increases the Kapha in the body and “Pitta-Nashak Mudra” as it decreases the Pitta dosha in the body.
HOW TO DO
· Sit comfortably (Vajrasana or Padmasana or Sukhasana) and close your eyes.
· Focus on your breathe and gently touch the tip of the ring and little finger with the tip of the thumb.
· And keep the other two fingers extended(index and middle)
· Hold this gesture in both the hands for 15-20 minutes.
· Then gently release the mudra by stretching fingers straight.
In Prana Mudra, the elements water, earth and fire are united to activate pranic energy.
BEST TIME TO DO
It is best to do Prana mudra on an empty stomach at the time of sunrise facing the sun. In the order of asana-pranayama-meditation, It should be practiced after performing asana and pranayama and before starting meditation.
DURATION
Prana Mudra can be practiced for a minimum of 15 minutes to maximum of 45 minutes. It should be practiced regularly with other yogic exercises for best results.
BENEFITS OF PRANA MUDRA
INCREASES BLOOD FLOW
Prana is the life-force and practicing Prana Mudra increases the blood flow and helps in low blood pressure.
PROVIDES ENERGY
Due to lack of energy and reduction of oxygen supply in the body, one can feel easily tired. Regular practice of Prana mudra can work great in providing energy to the body.
IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH
It promotes the well being of the mind by removing pessimistic thoughts, mental tension, restlessness and thereby improves the mental health.
GOOD FOR VISION
Prana Mudra is good for vision and improves eye health.
IMPROVES THE VITAL LIFE FORCE
Regular practice of Prana mudra improve the flow of vital life forces in the body.
BOOST IMMUNITY
Prana mudra helps our body to fight against infections and diseases and thus boosting our immune system.
PROMOTES LUNG HEALTH
As it is related to breath, Prana mudra helps to increase the effectiveness of lungs and helps you to overcome lung related diseases like Tuberculosis.
PROVIDES VITAMINS
It reduces the vitamin deficiency and boosts the internal organs. It reduces the appetite at the time of fasting.
PRECAUTIONS
-Don’t practice this mudra if you have excess Kapha(cold and cough) in the body.
-Avoid practicing Prana Mudra after sunset as it would disturb the sleep by triggering the metabolic activities of the body at night.
THE BOTTOM LINE
It is good to do Yoga mudras along with Asanas and Pranayama to obtain its maximum positivity in the body. Prana Mudra have a well defined knot with each parts of the body and mind to bring the perfect Pranic stability.
