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Friday, July 16, 2010

Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra


  • Popularly known as Prithvi mudra, this mudra increases the Prithvi (earth0 element within the body.
  • At the same time, it decrease the Agni (fire) element.
  • Therfore, it can also be called Agni-shaamak mudra.

    Method: This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the ring finger and the thumb.

    Effects: Prithvi-vardhak mudra increase the Prithvi (earth) element within the body but decrease the Agni (fire) element within the body.

    The element earth is a vital component of bodily tissues like bones, cartilagemskinm hair, nails, flesh, muscles, tendons, internal organs, etc, Practice of Prithvi-vardhak mudra builds and invigorates these tissues.
  • In other words, this mudra increases the kapha humor within the body.

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