Q: What is mudra?
A: Mudra means different body postures basically meant for relaxation. It has originated from yoga. It's a type of yoga that can be understood and done easily. It works on the same principles of acupressure and acupuncture. It is so easy to do that even children can do it without any efforts.
Instructions: Before doing any mudra, take a few deep breaths, relax the mind and then sit down either cross-legged or in padmasan to do it.

Ling mudra
Cross fingers of both the hands and make the thumb that is on the inside very erect.


Use of ling mudra: It is useful to cure cough.

Shunya mudra
Bend your middle finger and touch the thumb as given in the picture (touch the portion of skin above the nail of the middle finger by the pad of the thumb). Keep the other 3 fingers straight.


Use of Shunya mudra: It is very useful for ear ailments. It is recommended to do this mudra for 4-5 minutes if there is a problem with of deafness, ear discharge.



Last updated on 09-04-2001