- Populrarly known as Vaayu mudra, htis mudra decreases the vaayu (air) element within the body.Method:This mudra is formed by first placing the tip of the index finger on the base of the thumb and then bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon this finger.
- This amounts to suppresssion of element air (residing the first finger) by element fire (residing in the thumb).
Effects: vaayu-shaamak mudra decreases the air element within the body.- This reduction of air-
- Sedates restless and anxious mind,
- calms overcharged nervous system,
- Pacifies overactive endocrine glands,
- relaxes tense or spastic muscles,
- soothes strained voice,
- allows rehydration of skin and articular cartilage.
The element air is also a component of bodily humor Vaata.- The decrease of air in the body due to Vaayu-shaamak mudra pacifies the (aggravated) Vaata.
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Friday, July 16, 2010
Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra
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