Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra

Populrarly known as Vaayu mudra, htis mudra decreases the vaayu (air) element within the body.

Mehtod: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 with in 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. Therfore, this mudra is especially suitable for people of Vaata constitution(vaata dosha). They can regularly use this mudra even to avoid illnes.

Benifits: Vaayu-shaamak mudra can be used to treat the following disorders:

• Stress, anxiety, irritability, lack of concentration, timidity, indecisiveness, impatience ,restlessness,

• Sleepness, epileptic fits(conulsions),giddiness, Parkinson's diseases, chorea, tremors, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, etc.

• Hormonla imbalances caused by overactivty of endocrine glands,

• Twitching of eye-lids, nystagmus (constant involuntary eye-movements),

• tinnitus(noises in the ears), vertigo, dizziness,

• Breathlessness, tachycardia(fast heart beats), palpitations,

• Hiccups,

• Muscle-spam, muscle-cramps, muscular rigidity,

• Crackling joints(Osteo-Arthritis), gout,

• dry,rough skin/hair, brittle nails,

• Constipation, fatulence(gas formation).

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in three parts(i.e for 15 minutes, thrice a day)

Ideal time: Though Vaayu-vardhak or gyaan mudra can be performed at any time of the day, practising it at any time between 2.00 to 6.00 am/pm gives better results.

Precaution: Many experienced doctors say that the practise of this mudra should be discontinuedas soon as the disease has been overcome

Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra

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  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).

VAAY-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA

Popularly known as Gyaan mudra this mudra increases the vaayu(air) element within the body.

Mehtod: This mudra is formed by joining together, the tip of the index finger with the tip of the thumb

Effects: Vaayu-vardhak mudra increase the vaayu (air) element with in the body. thus reinforced the air

• empowers the mind , causing a positive effect on emotions and leading to enlightenment,

• empowers the nervous system(including the brain)

• facilitates movements of electrical impluses alnog nerves,

• empowers the pituitary gland and thereby, the entire system of endocrine glands,

• empowers muscles, both voluntary and involuntary,

• empowers the vocal cords and the voice,

• empowers the heart, increasing its efficiencey,

• renders the skin and mucous membranes dry,

• renders the joins and articular cartilage dry.

The elemnet Air is also a component of bodily humor Vaata. The increase of air in the body due to Vaayu-vardhak mudra reinforces the Vaata humor. therefore, this mudra is an excellent mudra to overcome vaata-deficiency. How ever, it should be practised in moderation by people who already have a Vaata constitution(i.e, and excess of vaata in their bodies).

Benifits :

Vaay-vardhak mudra can be used to treat the following disorders:

• Dullness of mind, lack of enthusiasm-inititaive creativity, recklessness, loss of memory,

• Drosiness, lethargy, mental retardation,

• Disorders of the nervous system like cerebral palsy, neuritis, neuropathies, Alzheimer's disease, Tabes dorsalis, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Ataxias, Dementias, Syringomyelia, etc,

• Degeneration of the retina, optic atropy,

• endrocine (hormonal) disorders like hypopituitarism (causing dwarfism, Simmond's disease. Frohlick's syndrome), Hypothyroidism(causing cretinism, Myxoedema), Hypoparathyroidism, Hypoadrenalism(causing Addison's disease), diabetes, hypogonadism, etc.

• Muscular disorders like myopathies, myesthenia gravis, paresis, paralysis(viz paralytic squint, ptosis, facail palsy, vocal paralysis, respiratory paralysis, monoplegia, paraplegia, hemiplegia, quadriplegia, etc.)

• Lost or feeble voice,

• Bradycardia(Slow heart beats), weakness or gradual failure of the heart,

• formation of excessive mucous in repiratory and or digestive tracts,

• effusion in joints.

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in three parts(i.e for 15 minutes, thrice a day)

Ideal time: Though Vaayu-vardhak or gyaan mudra can be performed at any time of the day, practising it at any time between 2.00 to 6.00 am/pm gives better results.

Precaution : People with a pronounced Vaata prakruti (constitution) should perform this mudra in moderation, if at all.

VAAY-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA

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  Popularly known as Gyaan mudra this mudra increases the vaayu (air) element within the body.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Method: This mudra is formed by joining together, the tip of the index finger with the tip of the thumb
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Effects: Vaayu-vardhak mudra increase the vaayu (air) element within the body.
• thus reinforced the air

Aakaash-vardhak or Aakash mudra

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  Popularly known as Aakaash mudra this mudra increases the (inactive) Aakaash (ehter or space) element within the body.
  
  Method: This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb and middle finger.
  
  Effects: Aakaash-vardhak mudra increases the aakash (space0 element within the body.
• Since the space within the body is a part of the outer space (aakaash or cosmos), practise of the mudra enables the individual (aatmaa) to reunite with the collective consciousness (Paramaatmaa or God).
• Negative emotions like fear, anger, sorrow, etc.
• are replaced by positive emotions and thoughts.
  The above- mentioned increase in internal space is affected by the elimination of metabolic wasteees from the body.

Aakaash-vardhak or Aakash mudra

Popularly known as Aakaash mudra this mudra increases the (inactive) Aakaash(ehter or space) element with in the body.

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

Effects: Aakaash-vardhak mudra increases the aakash(space0 element with in the body. Since the space within the body is a part of the outer space (aakaash or cosmos), practise of the mudra enables the individual(aatmaa) to reunite with the collective consciousness(Paramaatmaa or God). Negative emotions like fear, anger,sorrow, etc. are replaced by positive emotions and thoughts.
The above- mentioned increase in internal space is effected by the elimination of metabolic wastes from the body. Thus Aakaash-vardhak mudra is a detoxifying mudra.
The increased internal space enables the rest of the four bodily elements:vaayu(air), agni(fire), jal(water) and prtihvi (earth) to increase , affording them a room to act. Thus , Aakaash-vardhak mudra can be beneficially combined wiht mudras that increase the other four elements(i.e, Vaayu-vardhak mudra, Prithvi vardhak mudra, Agni-vardhak mudra and jal-vardhak mudra).
In general, Aakaash-vardhak mudra is an excellent mudra that stimulates noble thoughts and helps the practioner to take rapid strides along the path to moksha(salvation).It also helps a person who wishes to scale great heigths in the art of meditation.
The element Aakaash is also a component of bodily humor Vaata. Therfore, Aakaash-vardhak mudra reinforces the Vaata humor of the body. It should be djone in moderation by people of Vaata constitution.

Benfits: Practice of Aakaash-vardhak mudra helps -

• to develop noble, elevated thoughts,

• to develop intuiton and extra sensory powers(ESP),

• to detoxify the body by the elimination of metabolic wastes(thorugh exhaled air, Sweat, urine and stools),

• to overcome a feeling of fullness/heaviness in the body or body-parts,

• to overcome discomfort caused by over-eating

• to relieve congestion (and pain) in the head (due to migraine or sinusitis), ear/s (due to infection) , chest (due to infection/asthma), etc.

• Hight blood pressure, irregular heart-beats, angina pectoris, etc.

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in three parts(i.e for 15 minutes, thrice a day)
Ideal time: Though Aakaash-vardhak or gyaan mudra can be performed at any time of the day, practising it at any time between 2.00 to 6.00 am/pm gives better results.
Precaution: People with a pronounced Vaata prakruti(constitution) should perform this mudra in moderation, if at all.

Aakaash-shaamak or shoonya mudra

Popularly known as shoonya mudra, this mudra decrease the Aakaash(space) element with in the body .

Method: this mudra is formed by first placing the tip of the middle finger on base of the thumb and tehn bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon this finger. The amounts to suppression of element space(residing in the middle finger) by element fire(residng in the thumb).

Effects: aakaash-shaamak mudra decrease the Aakaash(space) element with in the body. It can, therefore, be used to treat disorders (enlisted below) caused by an abnormal increase of space within the body. The element space is associated with ears.

Therefore Aakaash-shaamak mudra helps certain ear disorders. In fact, it is an almost fail proof remedy for ear-pain.

The decreased internal space restricts the rest of the four bodily elements i.e, vaayu(air), agni(fire), jal(water) and pirthvi(earth). Therfore, aakaash-shaamak mudra can be beneficially combined with Vaayu-shamaak, Agni-shammak, Pritvi-shammak and jal-shammak mudras.

The element aakaash is also a component of bodily humor Vaata. The decrease of space in the body form the practice of Aakaash-shammak mudra pacifies the (aggravated) Vaata. Therfore, this mudra is especially suitable for people having a pronounced Vaata constitution (Vaata dosha).

Benefits: Aakash-shamak mudra can be used to treat the following disorders:

1. Feeling of emptiness or numbers in the body or body parts like the head, the chest, the abdomen, etc.,

2. Ear ailments like pain, tinnitus(noises), vertigo and acquired deafness.

duration: In case of acute ear-pain, incapacitating vertigo or severe numbness, perform this mudra continuously till the disorder subsides. For chronic ear ailments or numness perform this mudra for 45 minutes either at one stretch or in 3 parts(i.e., for 15 minutes thrice a day).

Ideal time: for chronic disease, this mudra should, if possible be performed at anytime other than 2.00 to 6.00 am/pmgives better results.

Precaution : Experienced doctors believe that the practice of this mudra should be discontinued as soon as the disease has been overcome.

Aakaash-shaamak or shoonya mudra

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  Popularly known as shoonya mudra, this mudra decrease the Aakaash (space) element within the body.
  
  
  Method: this mudra is formed by first placing the tip of the middle finger on base of the thumb and tehn bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon this finger.
• The amounts to suppression of element space (residing in the middle finger) by element fire (residng in the thumb).

Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra

Popularly known as Prithvi mudra, this mudra increases the Prithvi(earth0 element with in 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. Therefore, this mudra can be used to overcome disorders caused by kapha deficiency. However, it should be practiced in moderation by people who already have and excess of kapha in their bodies.

The element Agni(fire) is concerned with body temperature and metabolism. Since Prithvi-vaardhak(+Agni-shaamak)_ mudra reduces fire, it can be used to pacify an overactive Agni and overcome disorders of Agni-excess like emaciation, fever, inflammation, etc.

The element fire is also a component of bodily humor Pitta.

There fore, Prithvi-vardhak(+Agni-shaamak) mudra is an excellent mudra for people with a pronounced Pitta constitution. They can regularly use this mudra even to avoid illness.

Benefits: Prithvi-vardhak mudra can be used to treat the following disorders:

1.Cronic fatigue, general debility, convalescence,

2.Lack of Stamina or endurance,

3. Inexplicable, weight-loss, emaciation,

4.osteoporosis osteomalacia(diminished bone-density, rickets,)

5. Fracture(to expedite union),

6. Degeneration of articular cartilage(Osteo –Arthritis),

7.Weak, atrophied muscles myopahties,

8.Paresis, paralysis, poliomyelitis,

9.dry,cracked, burning ,mature skin,

20.Brittle nails,

!2.hair-los, premature graying of hair,

13.Burning in eyes, stomach(acidity), urine, anus, hands, feet, head,

14.Aphthous ulcers in the mouth,

15.Ulcers in the stomach, intestines,

16. Inflammatory diseases (disease whose names end with ‘it is’),

17 . Jaundice,

18. Fever,

19. Hperthyroidism.

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in 3 parts(i.e, for 15 minutes, thrice a day).

However, people with kapha deficiency can do it even for longer periods.

Ideal time: though Prithvi-vardhak mudra can be perfomed at anytime of the day, practicing it at any time 6.00 to 10,00 am/pm gives better results.

Precaution : People with a pronounced kapha constitution should perform this mudra in moderation, if at all.

Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra

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  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.

Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra

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  Popularly known as Surya mudra this mudra increases the Agni (fire) elemnt within the body.
• It can, therofre, be called Agni-vardhak mudra, too.
• At the same time, this mudra decreases the Prithvi (earth) element within the body.

Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra

Popularly known as Surya mudra this mudra increases the Agni(fire) elemnt within the body. It can, therofre, be called Agni-vardhak mudra, too. At the same time, this mudra decreases the Prithvi(earth) element with in the body.

Method: This mudra is formed by first placing the tip of the ring finger on the base of the thumb and then bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon this finger. This amounts to suppression of element earth (residing in the ring finger) by element fire (residing in the thumb). The earth element thus suppressed, fire is able to rage unopposed.

Effect: Prithvi-shaamak or Agni-vardhak mudra increases th eAgni(fire) element within the body but subdues the Prithvi(earth) element.

The element Agni (fire) is associated with body temperature an dmatbolism. Practice of Pritvi-shaamak or Surya mudra helps to maintain the body-temperature and keeps the metabolism going.

The elemnt agni is also connected with vision. Hence, regular practice of surya mudra helps to strengthen weak eyes and improve vision.

Agni is also a component of bodily humor Pitta. Ptactice of Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra increases the Pitta humor with n the body. Therefore, this mudra can be used to overcome disorders caused by Pitta deficiency. However, it should be used only in moderation by people having an excess of Pitta.

Prithvi-shaamak mudra decreases the element Prithvi(earth) who in the body. It is, therofre, excellent for people having an excess of element Prithvi on their bodies .

The element earth is also a component of bodily humor kapha. Therefore , Prithvi-shaamak mudra is an excellent mudra for people with a pronounced kapha constitution. They can regularly practice this mudra even to prevent illness.

Benfits: Prtivi-shaamak (Agni-vardhak; Surya) mudra can be used to treat the following disorders:

1. Abnormally low body-temperature,

2. Coldness of skin, body, limbs, hands, feet, etc.

3. Intolerance to cold, shivering,

4. Under activity of the thyroid gland causing slow metabolism,

5. Obesity, progressive weight-gain,

6. Loss of appetite, indigestion, constipation,

7. absence of sweating,

8. Ceratin vison/eye problems, especially cataract.

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in 3 parts(i.e, for 15 minutes, thrice a day).

Ideal time: though Prithvi-vardhak mudra can be performed at anytime of the day, practicing it at any time 6.00 to 10,00 am/pm gives better results.

Precaution: over performance of this mudra may cause undue heating of the body.

Jal –vardhak or Varun mudra

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  Popularly known as Varun mudra, this mudra increases the Jal (water) element within the body.
  
  Method: this mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb and the little finger.
  
  Effects: Jal-vardhak (varun) mudra increases the Jal (water) element within the body.
  
  Almost seventy percent of the body is water.
• Thus water is the most abundant element in the body, being present in the protoplasm of cells, extra-cellular fluid,, lymph, blood, tears saliva, mucous, digestive juices, enzymes, hormones, semen cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) etc.
  
  A deficiency of water in the body would result in dehydration of tissues.
• Performance of ajl-vardhak mudra increase the water content of the body by suitably affecting the water-matabolism.
• Thus, it helps to rehydrate cells, tissues, muscles, skin, joint-cartialge, etc.
  
  The element water is also associated with tongue and taste.

Jal –vardhak or Varun mudra

Popularly known as Varun mudra, this mudra increases the Jal(water) element with in the body.

Method: this mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb and the little finger.

Effects: Jal-vardhak(varun) mudra increases the Jal (water) element with in the body.

Almost seventy percent of the body is water. Thus water is the most abundant element in the body, being present in the protoplasm of cells, extra-cellular fluid, ,lymph, blood, tears saliva, mucous, digestive juices, enzymes, hormones, semen cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) etc.

A deficiency of water in the body would result in dehydration of tissues. Performance of ajl-vardhak mudra increase the water content of the body by suitably affecting the water-matabolism. Thus , it helps to rehydrate cells, tissues, muscles, skin, joint-cartialge, etc.

The element water is also associated with tongue and taste. Tehrfore , this mudra can be used to overcome disorders like loss of taste –sense,, dryness of mouth, etc.

Water is also a component of two bodily humors: Pitta and Kapha . Practice of Jal-vardhak mudra increases these humors. People with a promounce Pitta+Kapha constitution shuld perform this mudra in moderation. On the other hand, people with a Vaata constitution(dosha) can derive immense benefits form the practice of this mudra.

Benefits: jal-vardhak (varun) mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders :

1. Dryness of eyes,
2. Dryness of the digestive tract(mouth, throat and intestines),
3. Indigestion
4. 4constipation,
5. Dryness of the skin leading to cracks, dry eczema, psoriasis, etc.,
6. Degeneration of joint-cartilage, Osteo-Arthritis
7. Anaemia,
8. cramps, dehydration,
9. deficiency of hormones,
10. scanty urination(oliguria),
11. Scanty semen(oligospermia),
12. scanty menses (oligomenorrhoea),
13. Loss of taste sensation tongue-disorders,
14. disorders of vatta-exces (see (vaayu-shaamak mudra)

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in 3 parts(i.e, for 15 minutes, thrice a day).

Ideal time: None

Precaution: people having water-retention in their bodies or people with a Pitta +Kapha constitution should perform this mudra moderately, if at all

Jal-shaamak mudra

Jal-shaamak mudra brings about a reduction of the jal(water) element with in the body.

Method: this mudra is formed by first placing the tip of the little finger on the base of the thumb and then bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon this finger, this amounts to suppression of element water(residing in the little finger) by element fire( residing in the thumb).

Effects: Jal-shaamak mudra reduces the water-content of the body by suitable affecting the water-metabolism. It can, therefore , be used to overcome water-loggging with in the body.

Water is also a component of the two bodily humors: Pittta and Kapha. Practice of jal-shaamak mudra brings about a reduction of these humors. People with a pronounce Pitta+ Kapha constitution can immensely benefit by the practice of this mudra. Such people can regularly practice this mudra even to prevent illness.

Benefits: Jal-shaamk mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders:
1.Oedema(water-retention),
2. Ascitis, dropsy,
3. Excessive salivation,
4. Watery eyes
5. Running nose,
6. Hyperacidity,
7. Diarrhoea (loose motions),
8. Pleural effusion
9. Excess of hormones,
10. Excessive Effusion a joint,
11. Excessive menses(menorrhagia),
12 .Hydrocele,
13. hydrocephalous,
14. Hydronephrosis,
15. Cold and clamy body/hands /feet,
16. Disorders of Vaata deficiency (see Vaayu-vardhak mudra).

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in 3 parts(i.e, for 15 minutes , thrice a day).
Ideal time: None
Precautions: Experienced doctors say that the practice of this mudra should be discontinued as soon as the disease has been overcome.

Jal-shaamak mudra

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  Jal-shaamak mudra brings about a reduction of the jal (water) element within the body.
  
  Method: this mudra is formed by first placing the tip of the little finger on the base of the thumb and then bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon this finger, this amounts to suppression of element water (residing in the little finger) by element fire( residing in the thumb).
  
  Effects: Jal-shaamak mudra reduces the water-content of the body by suitable affecting the water-metabolism.
• It can, therefore, be used to overcome water-loggging within the body.
  
  Water is also a component of the two bodily humors: Pittta and Kapha.
• Practice of jal-shaamak mudra brings about a reduction of these humors.
• People with a pronounce Pitta+ Kapha constitution can immensely benefit by the practice of this mudra.

Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra

Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra

Also called Vaata or Vaayan mudra, this mudra increases the Vaata humor wihin the body.
Method: this mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger.

Effects : the Vaata humor controls the nervous system which, in turn, is responsible ofr various bodily movements : External as well as internal. Pracitce of Vaata-kaarak mudra increases the Vaata humor within the body, therby boosting the nerve force and the vital power. In othe words this is an excellent mudra for people having a Vaata deficie ncy. Infact , such people can practice thismudra even as a preventive i.e, to avert illness. However, this mudra should be done in moderation by people who have Vaat Excess (Vaata dosha or Vaata constitution).
Benefits: Vaat-kaarak mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders:
1. Nervous exhaustion, nervous break down,
2. Lack of inittiave/enthusiasm, slowness of thoughts/perception,
3. Lethargy, laziness, general debility,
4. Drowsiness, excessive sleep,
5. Intolerance of heat; sunstroke,
6. Excessive thirst,
7. Excessive sweating,
8. Frequent, profuse urination,
9. loss of appetite,
10. Fatness,
11. 11. loose motions,12. Menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding),
13. Greasy skin, hair,
14. Disorders caused by a deficiency of air elemnt with n the body (see vaayu-vardhak mudra).

Duration: 45 minutes every every day, either at one stretch or in 3 parts (i.e, 15 minutes, and thrice a day).

Ideal time : though Vaata-kaarak mudra can be performed at anytime of the day, practicing it at anytime from 2.oo to 6..00 am/p.m gives beeter results .

Precaution : people with a pronounced Vaata constitution should perform this mudra in moderation, if at all.

Note : A person desirous o f enhancing or boosting the effects of Vaata-kaarak mudra can combine it with Kapha-naashak mudra.

Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra

• Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra
  
  Also called Vaata or Vaayan mudra, this mudra increases the Vaata humor wihin the body.
  Method: this mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger.
  
  Effects: the Vaata humor controls the nervous system which, in turn, is responsible ofr various bodily movements: External as well as internal.
• Pracitce of Vaata-kaarak mudra increases the Vaata humor within the body, therby boosting the nerve force and the vital power.
• In othe words this is an excellent mudra for people having a Vaata deficie ncy.

Vaata-naashak mudra

The Vaata-naashak mudra brings about a reduction of the Vaata humor with in the body.

Method: This mudra is formed by first placing the tips of the index and the middle fingers on the base of the thumb and then bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon these fingers.

Effects: practice of Vaata-naashak mudra pacifies the aggravated Vaat humor. It is, therefore, an excellent mudra for people with a pronounced Vaata constitution (vaata dosha). In fact, they can regularly perform this mudra even to avoid illness. However, people who already have a deficiency of Vaata e.g., mudra in moderation, if at all.

Benefits: Vaata-naashak mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders:
1. Chronic/easy fatigue,
2. Lack of stamina/endurance,
3. Indecisiveness, impatience, timidity, inexplicable fear, etc.,
4. Poor memory, forgetfulness,
5. Sleeplessness,
6. Intolerance of cold weather/wind,
7. Under weight, emaciation, inexplicable weight loss,
8. All painful conditions e.g. headache, earache, toothache, throat pain
9. Numbness in body-parts,
10. Tremors, shivering,
11. Unsteady gait(talk), Parkinsonism, giddiness, vertigo,
12. Creaking joints, osteo-Arthritis,
13. Cold. Dry, cracked skin, nails, hair,14. Irregular, scantly, painful menses,
15.Hoarseness of voice, stammering,
16. Constipation, flatulence (gas)
17. Scanty urination (oliguria),
18 Scanty sweating,
!9. Disorders caused by an excess of air element within the body (see Vaayu-shaamak mudra).

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stratch or in three parts(i.e, for 15 minutes, thrice a day).
Ideal time: though Vaat-naashak mudra can be performed at anyti me of the day, practicing it any time other than 2.00 to 6.oo am/pm gives better results..

Note : A person desirous o f enhancing or boosting the effects of Vaata-kaarak mudra can combine it with Kapha-kaarak mudra.

Vaata-naashak mudra

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  The Vaata-naashak mudra brings about a reduction of the Vaata humor within the body.
  
  Method: This mudra is formed by first placing the tips of the index and the middle fingers on the base of the thumb and then bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon these fingers.
  
  Effects: practice of Vaata-naashak mudra pacifies the aggravated Vaat humor.
• It is, therefore, an excellent mudra for people with a pronounced Vaata constitution (vaata dosha).
• In fact, they can regularly perform this mudra even to avoid illness.
• However, people who already have a deficiency of Vaata e.