Hand Yoga: The Easy Way To Clear Your Mind And Strengthen Your Body
I dont know about you, but I can find something to feeling emphasized about in virtually any situation.
Whether Im saying hello to an acquaintance at a party or even just greeting a dog I havent met before, Im pretty good at creating anxiety out of nothing.
My only consolation? I know Im far from alone.
Minor stress and anxiety are part of the bargain for each and every one of us, but it can be hard to find effective strategies for dealing with it daily.
Some people tackle it by get a good nights sleep or cutting out caffeine, but I find that the only thing that really improves my lifestyle is taking a few nights a week and hitting yoga class.
Of course, it can be hard to drop into childs pose in the middle of a stressful work presentation or tricky conversation.
Instead, we find it helpful to keep our meditative poses to a smaller scale, use hand postures called mudras …
Would you ever do these helpful hand postures at home? Let us know in specific comments below!
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What Is Hand Yoga?
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Hand yoga or mudras are hand gestures with a long-standing symbolic history in Buddhism and Hinduism.
In the context of yoga, which also has Vedic origins, mudras are hand gestures that serve to extend the full-body poses.
Though full-body poses promoteexercise and stretching, they also have strong meditative and calming intents, and the mudras create a similar consequence, but on a pocket-sizescale.
Position# 1: Gyan Mudra( Mental Strength)
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The Pose : Pinch your forefinger and thumb together, with the other three thumbs splayed out. This will seem much like the “-AOK” sign. The Meaning : Gyan mudra is associated with the pursuit of knowledge. Holding this hand gesture helps to expand the mind, and may ease tension for the practitioner. Holding this pose has a profoundly pacifying consequence as it brings ease and openness to both mind and body. Physiologically, it may also alleviate wrist pain.
Position# 2: Vayu Mudra( Digestion)
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The Pose : Curl your index finger down toward yourpalm. Press base of the thumb against first knuckle of the index finger. Leave remaining thumbs straight. The Meaning : Vayu mudra is associated with air, and is known for being a gesture that helps to balance the elements in the body. Practitioners believe that it can help alleviate the inconvenience from gas and indigestion. It may also help to facilitate deeper, fuller breathing.
Position# 3: Prithvi Mudra( Stability)
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The Pose : Touch the tip of your ring finger to the tip of your thumb, holding remaining thumbs out straight. The Meaning : Prithvi mudra is related to earth. Practising this mudra creates a feeling of stability. In addition to helping you feel more grounded, it’s useful for energizing and revitalizing the spirit when you’re exhausted.
Position# 4: Agni Mudra( Metabolism)
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The Pose : Bend your ring finger down to the base of your thumb, if possible. Fold your thumb across the second knuckle of the index finger, and pushing remaining thumbs out straight. The Meaning : Agni mudra is related to the element of fire. It’s a dexterous pose thatis not entirely comfortable for most, which is closely related to the burning energy of fire. This pose is said to improve your metabolism, and aid in weight loss and digestion, as well improve muscle tone.
Position# 5: Jal Mudra( Circulation)
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The Pose : Touch the tip of your thumb to the pad of the pinky thumb. Let your other thumbs to curl slightly if needed, butstraighten entirely if possible. The Meaning : Jal mudra is associated with water. Practitioners say that it helps encourage the circulation of fluid in the body, maintaining the scalp soft and healthy, and working to clear up dryness, rashes, or blemishes.
Position# 6: Shunya Mudra( Clarity)
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The Pose : Fold your middle thumb down toward your palm. Fold your thumb over the second knuckle of the middle thumb. Straighten remaining thumbs as much as possible. The Meaning : Shunya is the mudra of empty space. This gesture is strongly associated with curing earaches and other physical blockages, but may also help with mental blocks.Problem-solving and challenging decisions may be eased use this mudra.
Position# 7: Prana Mudra( Energy)
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The Pose : Touch the tips-off of your ring and pinky thumbs to your thumb. Stretch the indicator and middle finger out straight. The Meaning : Prana mudra is all about vitality and the life force. This mudra can be a powerful force for energy, because it helps you access and tap into dormant sources of energy and corners of your mind. If you’re feeling sluggish and slow, this mudra can help you construct mental connections and wake up!
If you’re fascinated by the secret, ancient employs for these simple hand gestures, make sure to try a few out at home and let us know the results.
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