Wednesday
11 May 2022
MUDRA SCIENCE: LISTEN TO YOUR #HEART
Mudra is a gesture or position,
usually of the hands that locks and guides energy flow and reflexes to the
brain.
By curling, crossing, stretching
and touching the fingers and hands, we can communicate to the body and mind in
a certain way as each area of the hand corresponds to a specific part of the
mind or body.
Mudras have been used for
thousands of years to restore and maintain health.
A Mudra needs to be held for at
least 2 minutes. It takes about 30 seconds to just “trigger” the Mudra, to
create the electromagnetic circuit. Then, it needs to be held for at least two
minutes, but you can hold it for as long as can, ideally for 45 minutes in a
24-hour period - morning, afternoon and evening.
Cardiovascular functions are controlled by
neural factors, temperature, hormones, etc., Of these, neural factors primarily
concern the autonomic nervous system, which plays a major role in maintaining
and regulating cardiac functions, e.g., blood pressure and heart rate.
You need to know to keep your heart hale and hearty
- A healthy heart
- A healthy heart beats anywhere between 70 to 80 beats a minute.
- Heart rates
increase in response to the body needing more oxygen or nutrients.
- Fainting, dizziness and shortness of breath is
indicative that the heart rate might be very low, for heart pumping may be
affected.
The heart is the epicenter of your
body, which is why it is important to keep in best shape. We already know the benefits
of yoga asanas for cardiovascular health, but it’s time to know about
some mudras that can help in equal measure.
1. Apan Vayu Mudra: Heart Mudra
This Mudra is very helpful for
persons suffering from high blood pressure (BP) too. It is also called
detoxification Mudra as it is helpful in removing obstructions, blockages in
the system and detoxifies the body. How does it work? • According to Ayurveda,
any imbalance in the three “Dosha” – Vata, Pitta and Kapha causes diseases.
Apan Vayu Mudra restores balance in these three ‘Dosha’. Apan Vayu Mudra
stimulates and strengthens the blood circulatory system – digestive system,
respiratory system, excretory system and the nervous system.
Yoga mudra makes its effect
through the nerve endings in fingers. The interplay of fingers sensitizes
nerves in palm and wrist area which in turn makes a systemic effect on
cardiovascular system and improves it.
2. Surya Mudra
Place the tip of the ring finger at the base of the thumb,
while exerting a slight pressure on the ring finger.
Benefits:
Apart
from high blood pressure, this hand gesture helps in lowering blood
cholesterol, prevent obesity and uplift digestion.
3. Pran Mudra
Create
this mudra by bringing the tip of the thumb, ring finger and little finger to
touch each other, while the other fingers are stretched.
This
mudra helps in awakening the power of prana in the body. Not only does it help
in mitigating stress, but also improves sleep, enhances eye-sight and
manage the sudden rise in high blood pressure.
4. Aakash Mudra
Join
the tip of your middle finger to the tip of the thumb, with the other fingers
stretched and hold it while exhaling inhaling for a few minutes.
Benefits:
This
mudra helps in connecting to the higher self, gets rid of all kinds of negative
emotions and manage hypertension naturally.
5. Vaayan Mudra
Join
the tip of the middle finger and index finger to the tip of the thumb finger,
while keeping other fingers stretched to form this mudra.
Benefits:
Also
known as Vatta Katak Mudra, this mudra is one of the best possible hand gestures
to manage and treat hypertension by increasing Vata humor which in turn
increases the nerve force and vitality of the body.
Ganesha Mudra: Keep
your both arms near to chest, hold both the palms opposite to each other with
fingers. Shift hand positions and continue for at least 10 times a day.
Uses:
- Improves blood
circulation in the heart
- De-stress mind
- Prevents heart
diseases
- Opens heart chakras
and strengthens heart condition
These mudras will
play a prominent role in a proper functionality of heart,
keeps heart healthy, it acts as a lifesaver if these are followed for a long
period of time. Regular exercises will definitely show a
difference in the body positively. Strengthen ones physical and emotional capabilities
much stronger.
Take Action for Your Heart Health