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Healing magic in your hands! Dr.S.Jeyanthi Siddha Physician, Wellness Consultant & Yoga Advocate www.herbalhealing.in 1

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According to Siddha System, “Nature is man and man is nature and therefore both are essentially one.

Man is the microcosm and the Universe is Macrocosm, because what exists in the Universe exists in man”

The earth is the first element which gives fine shape to the body including bones, tissues, muscles, skin, hair etc.

Water is the second element representing blood, secretions of the glands, vital fluid etc. Fire is the third element that gives motion, vigor, vitality to the body, it also helps digestion & circulation. Air is the fourth element, which helps in respiration. Above all, ether is the characteristic of man's mental and spiritual faculties.

The 5 senses of man correspond to the 5 elements Hearing is caused by the element ether Smell by the element air Seeing by the element fire

Taste by the element Water The sense of touch by the element earth

HOW DOES THE FIVE ELEMENTS FORM TRIDOSHAS

Air & Ether - Vatha Fire & Water - Pitta

Water & Earth - Kapha

These three cardinal humours Vatha, pitha, kapha - are responsible for a person’s mental / physical qualities and dispositions.

The fingers of the hand represent these five elements individually. The thumb represents fire,

The index finger represents air, The middle finger represents space, The ring finger represents earth &

The little finger represents water.

If these 5 elements are in harmony with one another in the body we are healthy. Imbalance in these 5 elements leads to imbalance in tridoshas which leads to disease. Treatment is aimed at the restoration of equilibrium of the tridoshas.

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WHAT ARE MUDRAS ??

It is a term used to signify a gesture , mystic position of the hands , a symbol. 12

PURPOSE BEHIND DOING MUDRAS ?

A disease free life , is the main aim of Mudra therapy. 13

MUDRAS – CERTAIN BASIC FACTS There is no specific time that needs to be followed for most of the Mudras. However the results are best when they are practiced on an empty stomach , early in the morning . 14

MUDRAS – CERTAIN BASIC FACTS What is the best position to adapt while doing mudra?

Sit in Padmasana / Vajrasana or Sukasana ( sitting cross legged ) 15

MUDRAS – CERTAIN BASIC FACTS SHOULD WE BE SEATED ON THE FLOOR TO DO MUDRAS ?? Those who cannot sit on the floor can do Mudras by sitting in the chair while their sole touches the floor or they can lie on their back & do Mudras . 16

MUDRAS – CERTAIN BASIC FACTS CONDITIONS WHEN ONE SHOULD NOT DO MUDRA?  In conditions like fever & immediately after taking food, we should not do Mudras 17

MUDRAS FOR DAY TO DAY LIFE

Linga Mudra for combating cold climate (to generate immense heat within the body )

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Linga Mudra for combating cold climate (to generate immense heat within the body )

How to do:

Bring both hands in front of your body and clasp them so that the fingers are intertwined. Ensure that the left thumb is pointing vertically upwards and encircle it with the thumb and index finger of the right hand. 20

Linga Mudra for combating cold climate (to generate immense heat within the body )

When can you practice:

Hold this posture for 15 minutes during morning / noon / night, while inhaling and exhaling normally. 21

IMPROVE MEMORY & CONCENTRATION WITH HAKINI MUDRA

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IMPROVE MEMORY & CONCENTRATION WITH HAKINI MUDRA

How to do • Hold your hands up in front of you, so that your palms face each other, but do not touch. • Bring the fingertips of your right hand towards the fingertips of your left hand so that they are touching each other. • Move your gaze upwards • Focus your attention and breathe as deeply, slowly and smoothly as possible Note:

This mudra can be practiced at any time when you want to remember something .

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Kubera Mudra For Confidence & Achieving Goals

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Kubera Mudra For Confidence & Achieving Goals

How & When to do:

• Touch the tip of your thumb, index finger and middle finger together. • Bend the other two fingers in toward the middle of your hand. • Do this with both hands. • Hold for 10 minutes and repeat 2-3 times throughout the day. 25

Reduce Anxiety with Anjali Mudra

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Reduce Anxiety with Anjali Mudra

How & When to do:

Join your palms together in front of your sternum. Press evenly through your hands as you join them, keeping equal pressure on each hand. Hold for up to 10 minutes, then release. 27

A Great way to combat lethargy – Prana Mudra

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A Great way to combat lethargy – Prana Mudra

How & When to do: 1. Put the tips of the thumb, ring and little fingers together. Instead of touching the tips, another way is to put the thumb on the fingernails of the ring and little fingers. 2. Extend the middle and pointer fingers 3. Use with both hands. 4. As a treatment, do it 3 times a day for 15 minutes. 5. Practice slow, deep and mindful breathing to magnify the 29 benefits.

A Great way to combat lethargy – Prana Mudra

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• With Prana Mudra, HYPER ACTIVE CHILDREN above 6 can get on track for success in all areas of life. • Patients suffering from stroke can do this mudra with theunaffected hand and improve their condition 30

Can Mudras be combined with medical tratments?

Sure. When combined with medical treatment Mudras provide swift recovery. 31

MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS - A GLANCE

MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE LEVEL 1 - Detoxification Mudra for 14 days

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MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE LEVEL 1 - Detoxification Mudra for 14 days

How to do Hold your thumbs onto the inside lower joint of the ring fingers 34

MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE LEVEL 1 - Detoxification Mudra for 14 days

Duration 15 to 20 minutes in a day, for 14 days 35

MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE LEVEL 1 - Detoxification Mudra for 14 days

Note MUDRA FOR DETOXIFICATION is a comprehensive and a holistic process of cleansing the body of an individual. 36

MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE Level 2. SAMANA VAYU MUDRA – 14 Days

By the coordination of the 5 elements, ie.. the pancha bhutas will balance the body system. That’s how its known as samana which means balance.

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MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE Level 2. SAMANA VAYU MUDRA – 14 Days

How to do • The tip of the little finger, ring finger, middle finger should touch the tip of the thumb . • Apply mild pressure, there should be space between the fingers. 38

MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE Level 2. SAMANA VAYU MUDRA – 14 Days

When to do 16 minutes per day

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MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE LEVEL 3 UNLOAD WITH SUCHI MUDRA

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MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE LEVEL 3 UNLOAD WITH SUCHI MUDRA

How to do

First clench both fists and hold them in front of your chest. While inhaling, stretch the right arm to the right and point the index finger upward. At the same time, stretch your left arm to the left. Hold this tension for 6 breaths and then return to the basic position. Repeat six times on both sides. 41

MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE LEVEL 3 UNLOAD WITH SUCHI MUDRA

Duration

• People with chronic constipation can do this mudra 4 times a day. • While travelling practice every morning after waking up. 42

LIST OF CHRONIC AILMENTS & THE APPROPRIATE MUDRA

LEVEL - 4 MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS 1. REDUCE HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION WITH CHIN MUDRA 2.BHRAMARA MUDRA FOR RELIEF FROM ALLERGIC RHINITIS 3.VARUNA MUDRA FOR SINUSITIS 4. BACK MUDRA – AN EXCELLENT WAY TO TREAT LOWER BACK PAIN . 5.JOINT PAIN? TRY THIS MUDRA FOR RELIEF 6. SURABHI MUDRA FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 7. FIRST AID FOR HEART ATTACK APAN VAYU MUDRA 8. SURYA MUDRA FOR HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA 44

LEVEL - 4 MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS 9.WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WITH SURYA – PRITHVI MUDRA

10. PREVENT & CONTROL DIABETES WITH APANA MUDRA 11. IMPROVE THYROID FUNCTION WITH SHANKH MUDRA (Shell Mudra) 12. MAKE HEADACHES DISAPPEAR WITH MAHASIRS MUDRA 13. AKASH MUDRA HELPS IN NAUSEA, VERTIGO & TRAVEL SICKNESS 14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH BRONCHIAL & ASTHMA MUDRA 15. STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART WITH GANESHA MUDRA 16. MRIGI MUDRA FOR EPILEPSY 45

1. REDUCE HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION WITH CHIN MUDRA

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1. REDUCE HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION WITH CHIN MUDRA

How to do:

On both hands, index finger should touch the thumb, keep the little finger, ring finger & the middle finger straight. Keep the eyes closed.

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1. REDUCE HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION WITH CHIN MUDRA

Duration 16 X 3 -16 minutes, three times a day Or 24 X 2 - 24 minutes, two times a day Or 48 X 1 – 48 minutes, once a day 48

1. REDUCE HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION WITH CHIN MUDRA

Note: Those suffering from insomnia can do this mudra before bed time to ensure sound sleep Go to List 49

2.BHRAMARA MUDRA FOR RELIEF FROM ALLERGIC RHINITIS

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2.BHRAMARA MUDRA FOR RELIEF FROM ALLERGIC RHINITIS

How to do • Place your index finger at the base of your thumb. • Touch the tip of your thumb beside the fingernail of the middle finger • Extend your ring and little fingers • Focus your attention and breathe as deeply, slowly and smoothly as possible • Hold for several minutes and practice often

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2.BHRAMARA MUDRA FOR RELIEF FROM ALLERGIC RHINITIS Duration 7 X 4 - 7 minutes , 4 Times a day . Or 28 minutes a day

Note: Those suffering from skin allergies ( Rashes) can do Bhramara Mudra and get benefited. Go to List 52

3.VARUNA MUDRA FOR SINUSITIS

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3.VARUNA MUDRA FOR SINUSITIS

How to do:

Join the tip of the little finger with the tip of the thumb, keeping the ring finger, middle finger & forefinger straight.

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3.VARUNA MUDRA FOR SINUSITIS

When to do: 24 minutes a day

Note: During rainy / winter season 15 minutes a day Go to List 55

4. BACK MUDRA – AN EXCELLENT WAY TO TREAT LOWER BACK PAIN .

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4. BACK MUDRA – AN EXCELLENT WAY TO TREAT LOWER BACK PAIN .

How to do

• Use both your hands for practicing this gesture. • Hold your palms up in front of you, with your fingers extended straight out • On your right hand, leave your index finger and ring finger extended and touch the tip of your thumb with the tips of your middle and little fingers. • At the same time place the thumb joint of your left hand on the nail of the index finger 57

4. BACK MUDRA – AN EXCELLENT WAY TO TREAT LOWER BACK PAIN .

When to do

4 X 4 – 4 minutes, 4 times a day Notes: Those suffering from Disc Prolapse , Cord Compression can do this Mudra for 6 months and attain benefits Go to List 58

5.Joint pain? Try this Mudra for relief

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5.Joint pain? Try this Mudra for relief

How to do:

• To do Joint mudra you need to connect thumb and ring finger of your right hand •The thumb and middle finger of your left hand 60

5.Joint pain? Try this Mudra for relief

When to do

15 X 4 – 4 times a day, for 15 minutes Note:

Beneficial in conditions like Osteo Arthritis , Peri Arthritis Go to List 61

6. SURABHI MUDRA FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

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6. SURABHI MUDRA FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

How to do The little finger of your left hand touches the ring finger of your right hand. The little finger of your right hand touches the ring finger of your left hand. At the same time, the middle fingers of both hands touch the index fingers of the other. The thumbs remain extended.. 63

6. SURABHI MUDRA FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

When to do 4 X 3, 4 minutes per time, 3 Times a day Note:

When continued for 14 days, the pain and swelling in the joints will start subsiding.

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7. FIRST AID FOR HEART ATTACK APAN VAYU MUDRA

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7. FIRST AID FOR HEART ATTACK APAN VAYU MUDRA

How to do Sit down comfortably in any suitable posture. Breathe gently through your nostrils. Now touch the tips of the middle and ring fingers to the tip of your thumb. Your little finger should point straight out. Bend index finger and press it to the base of the thumb 66

7. FIRST AID FOR HEART ATTACK APAN VAYU MUDRA When to do

Practice 3 times a day for 15 minutes as a course of treatment

Note: This finger position can have a first Aid function when used at the first sign of a heart attack Go to List 67

8. SURYA MUDRA FOR HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood )

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8. SURYA MUDRA FOR HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood )

How to do

Place the tip of the ring finger on the base of the thumb and apply mild pressure of the thumb on the ring finger. 69

8. SURYA MUDRA FOR HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood )

When to do 8 to 12 minutes during summer and 20 minutes during winter Note This mudra when combined with proper diet and exersice,reduces LDL , VLDL , TGL effectively. Go to List 70

9.WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WITH SURYA – PRITHVI MUDRA

SURYA MUDRA •Stand or sit up straight. •Hold your hands out in front of you. •Bend the ring finger of each hand so that its tip touches the mound of your thumb. •Press down on your ring finger with your thumb. •Ensure that the other fingers are spread out straight. 71

9.WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WITH SURYA – PRITHVI MUDRA PRITHVI MUDRA

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9.WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WITH SURYA – PRITHVI MUDRA

HOW TO DO PRITHVI MUDRA

Touch the tip off the ring finger of each hand to the tip of the thumb. The rest of the fingers should be pointing straight. 73

9.WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WITH SURYA – PRITHVI MUDRA

WHEN TO DO SURYA - PRITHVI MUDRA

• SURYA MUDRA – 20 minutes in the morning • PRITHVI MUDRA – 20 minutes in the evening When continued for 3 to 6 months, ensures reduction in weight. Go to List 74

10. PREVENT & CONTROL DIABETES WITH APANA MUDRA

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10. PREVENT & CONTROL DIABETES WITH APANA MUDRA

How to do

•Sit up straight. •Bring your hands in front of you and bend the middle and ring finger and thumb so that their tips touch each other. •Your index and little finger should be pointing straight. 76

10. PREVENT & CONTROL DIABETES WITH APANA MUDRA

When to do

15 X 3 : 15 minutes, 3 times per day Go to List 77

11. IMPROVE THYROID FUNCTION WITH SHANKH MUDRA (Shell Mudra)

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11. IMPROVE THYROID FUNCTION WITH SHANKH MUDRA (Shell Mudra)

How to form the Shankh mudra: The left thumb is placed on the center of the right palm. The right hand forms a firm grip around the left thumb. The left hand rests against the right fist. Right thumb touching the left index finger. 79

11. IMPROVE THYROID FUNCTION WITH SHANKH MUDRA (Shell Mudra)

When to do 16 X 3 = 48 16 minutes , 3 times per day totally 48 minutes

Note: When done continuously, prevents Tonsilitis. Improves speech in people who Stammer. Go to List 80

12. MAKE HEADACHES DISAPPEAR WITH MAHASIRS MUDRA

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12. MAKE HEADACHES DISAPPEAR WITH MAHASIRS MUDRA

How to do

• Place your ring finger into the fold of the thumb. • Touch the tips of your thumb, index and middle finger. • Do this with both hands. • Hold it as long as necessary • Keep little finger straight 82

12. MAKE HEADACHES DISAPPEAR WITH MAHASIRS MUDRA

When to do

6 X 3 : 6 minutes, 3 times per day Note:

This mudra relieves tension in the neck, hence more beneficial for those who work in the IT industries Go to List 83

13. AKASH MUDRA HELPS IN NAUSEA, VERTIGO & TRAVEL SICKNESS

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13. AKASH MUDRA HELPS IN NAUSEA, VERTIGO & TRAVEL SICKNESS

HOW & WHEN TO DO Join the tip of your middle finger with the tip of thumb of both hands, press little and keep rest of the fingers straight. Now, keep your hands near the knee with palms facing upwards. Sit in this position for 15 minutes, 3 times a day. Go to List 85

14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH BRONCHIAL & ASTHMA MUDRA BRONCHIAL MUDRA

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14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH BRONCHIAL & ASTHMA MUDRA HOW TO DO BRONCHIAL MUDRA

• Place the tip of your little finger at the base of your thumb, the tip of your ring finger on the upper thumb joint and the tip of your middle finger at the tip of the thumb • Extend your index finger so that it is straight • Practice this gesture with one or both hand for about 5 minutes each day 87

14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH BRONCHIAL & ASTHMA MUDRA Asthma mudra

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14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH BRONCHIAL & ASTHMA MUDRA

How to do asthma mudra

Touch the base of your palms and bend your middle fingers, so that they touch each other. Press the fingernails of your middle fingers together, while keeping all your other finger extended 89

14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH BRONCHIAL & ASTHMA MUDRA

When to do For an acute attack of Asthma first use Bronchial Mudra for 6 minutes then practice Asthma Mudra until the breathing becomes normal For long term management, hold both Mudras for 5 minutes, 4 times a day. Go to List 90

15. Strengthen your Heart with Ganesha Mudra

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15. Strengthen your Heart with Ganesha Mudra HOW & WHEN TO DO GANESHA MUDRA

Bring both hands in front of your chest with your elbows bent. Position the left hand with the palm facing outwards in such a way that your thumb points towards your solar plexus and your little finger points towards your collar bone. Form a claw by bending the four fingers of your left hand and clasp them with the four fingers of your right hand. In this position, your right palm should be facing towards your chest. 92

15. Strengthen your Heart with Ganesha Mudra

•Inhale deeply. On the exhale, try to pull both arms apart while keeping all eight fingers locked. Feel the stretch along your shoulders and chest. •Inhale once more and relax your arms while maintaining the Ganesh Mudra lock. •Repeat this process six times. •Interchange your hands, with your right palm facing outwards and the left palm facing inwards and repeat this process 6 times. Go to List

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16 MRIGI MUDRA FOR EPILEPSY

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16 MRIGI MUDRA FOR EPILEPSY

How & When to do Touch the tip of the thumb with the middle portion of ring & middle finger, leave the index and little finger straight. The looks are like a face of a deer, that’s why its known as “mrigi’. Those who are suffering from epilepsy can practise Mrigi mudra, 30 minutes a day. Go to List

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