| There are numerous form of yoga therapy available | | | | which in turn is therapeutically beneficial for relieving |
| today, some of which focus on the therapeutic | | | | cold and flu symptoms from within the body, without |
| effects over the mind, others which center on the | | | | the use of external medication. |
| physical fitness aspects. Yet another form, Yoga | | | | Mukula Mudra: When performed it resembles a closed |
| Mudra, is the art of the proper use of hands in order | | | | bud of lotus. Keeping the elbows next to the ribcage, |
| to channel the energy properly through the body. | | | | the forearms are placed parallel to the ground in |
| Normally Mudra is used together with asanas (poses) | | | | front of the abdomen. The hands are held palms up |
| and pranayama (breathing techniques) from various | | | | with the fingers joined together, but pointing up. This |
| forms of yoga to create a complete session which is | | | | Mudra is a great way to channel energy towards |
| beneficial to the mind, body and spirit. | | | | areas of the body where healing is required. |
| There are several types of mudras, all practiced with | | | | Prana Mudra: The ring finger and pinky finger are |
| varying techniques of contouring the hands in order | | | | brought together with the thumb to attain this |
| to gain their maximum benefits. The most commonly | | | | Mudra, which is a complicated cycle practiced with a |
| practiced mudras include: | | | | series of breathing techniques and meditation. This |
| Apaan Mudra: The tip of the thumb is joined with the | | | | Mudra is particularly beneficial for pumping the life |
| tips of the ring and middle fingers while keeping the | | | | force into the body and also provides a special |
| remaining two fingers straight. Apaan is beneficial for | | | | power to the eyes. |
| the body as it cleanses it by eliminating all waste | | | | Prithvi Mudra: An easier Mudra done by joining the |
| products produced by the body. It is particularly | | | | ring finger and the thumb together, it promotes |
| useful for people suffering from problems related to | | | | feelings of happiness and assists in giving power to |
| urination and constipation. | | | | the entire body. |
| Gyaan Mudra: Also known as the Om Mudra, it is | | | | Shoonya Mudra: Also known as Shuni Mudra, it is |
| accomplished by joining the tips of the thumb and | | | | practiced by pressing the tip of the middle finger into |
| index finger to make an "O" shape. Used along with | | | | the base of the thumb and curving the thumb over |
| meditation, gyaan is very useful in gaining inner peace | | | | the finger. The remaining three fingers are kept |
| and tranquility. Therapeutically, it proves to be of | | | | straight upright. This Mudra is the key for achieving |
| great value for the treatment of psychological | | | | patience, endurance and devotion. In addition, it also |
| ailment as it promotes a sense of happiness, hones | | | | helps relieve health problems related to the ear. |
| the memory and develops the intellect of the yogi. | | | | Other famous mudras include Surya Mudra, Varun |
| Ling Mudra: A complex Mudra achieved by interlocking | | | | Mudra and Vayu Mudra, all of which have various |
| the hands, Ling is a great way of raising body heat, | | | | benefits for the mind and body. |