Mudra is a practice that is just as effective as yoga and acupuncture. However, it is not as popular. This is something that consists of hand positions designed to stimulate different parts of your body as well as your mind.
This method originates in India and consists of eight basic gestures in all. Once you see exactly what these gestures are capable of you will be using them right away. Each gesture does something fantastic.
1. Vaayu Mudra
This gesture is intended to decrease the air element and provide people who have an anxious mind deal with it. If you are aggressive or hyperactive this is the gesture for you.
2. Gyan Mudra
This is a gesture that is believed to help with enthusiasm, drowsiness, and creative thinking.
3. Jal Shaamak Mudra
This gesture is believed to decrease the water element and is great for those people who have excessive sweat glands, watery eyes, or a runny nose.
4. Varun Mudra
This will reduce joint pain, cramps, and arthritis.
5. Surya Mudra
Increasing the fire element while decreasing the earth this is ideal for those who deal with suppressed thyroid activity.
6. Prithvi Mudra
This one is specifically for relieving fatigue as well as helping heal muscles.
7. Shunya Mudra
This gesture decreases the space element and helps reduce earaches.
8. Aakash Mudra
This gesture aims to relieve fear, anger, sorrow, and congestive issues. It can also detoxify the body from metabolic waste.
These are some of the most simple ways to help our bodies run correctly. These are easy gestures to remember and they can be done from your workstation no matter where you work. Enjoy!