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4 Vayu Mudra
• Position: Fold the index finger towards the palm and press it with the base of the thumb, extending the rest
of the fingers.
• Benefits: Balances the air element within the body, helps in reducing gaseous issues and joint pains.
5 Shunya Mudra
• Position: The middle finger is bent towards the palm and held with the thumb.

• Benefits: Reduces the space element in the body, can help in reducing ear pain and improving hearing.
6 Surya Mudra
• Position: Bend the ring finger towards the palm and press it with the thumb.
• Benefits: Increases the fire element in the body, aids in weight loss, improves metabolism, and reduces
cholesterol.
7 Prana Mudra
• Position: The tips of the thumb, ring finger, and little finger are touched together while the other fingers
remain extended.
• Benefits: Energizes the body, improves vitality, strengthens the immune system, and improves vision.
8 Apan Mudra
• Position: The tips of the thumb, middle finger, and ring finger are touched together while the other fingers
are extended.
• Benefits: Helps in detoxification, improves digestion, and aids in relieving constipation and menstrual
cramps.
9 Linga Mudra
• Position: Interlock the fingers of both hands but keep the thumb of the left hand pointed upwards; encircle
it with the thumb and index finger of the right hand.

• Benefits: Generates heat in the body, helps in weight loss, and can improve respiratory issues.
10 Anjali Mudra (assuming “Namesake mudra” might be a typo or misunderstanding)
• Position: Palms pressed together at the heart center with fingers pointing upwards.
• Benefits: Balances and centers the mind, creates a sense of calm and respect, often used as a greeting or
to start/end yoga practices.
Each of these mudras serves to subtly alter the body’s energy or pranic flow and can have significant effects on
physical, mental, and spiritual health when practiced regularly.

Using Tools & Rules for doing Mudras
Practicing mudras does not require any special tools; they are primarily performed using the fingers and hands to
create specific shapes or gestures. However, integrating mudras into a broader wellness or spiritual practice can
be enhanced by understanding and using the following roles and complementary practices:
1 Mindful Awareness

• Role: The practitioner needs to maintain a state of mindful awareness while performing mudras, focusing
on the intention behind the gesture and the flow of energy in the body.
• Complementary Practices: Meditation and mindfulness techniques can enhance the effectiveness of
mudras, creating a deeper connection between the body and mind.
2 Breath Control (Pranayama)
• Role: Breathwork is often paired with mudras to amplify the energy flow and to assist in achieving the
desired states of consciousness.
• Complementary Practices: Specific breathing techniques like Ujjayi (Ocean Breath), Anulom Vilom (Alternate
Nostril Breathing), or Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breath) can be synchronized with mudra practices.

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