Healing magic
in your hands!
Dr.S.Jeyanthi
Siddha Physician, Wellness Consultant & Yoga Advocate www.herbalhealing.in
According to
Siddha System,
“Nature is man and
man is nature and
therefore both are
Man is the microcosm
and the Universe is
Macrocosm, because
what exists in the
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.
Hearing is caused by the element ether
The 5 senses of man correspond to the 5
elements
Taste by the element Water
Smell by the element air
Seeing by the element fire
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.
WHAT ARE MUDRAS ??
It is a term used to signify a
gesture , mystic position of the
hands , a symbol.
PURPOSE BEHIND DOING
MUDRAS ?
A disease free life , is the main aim
of Mudra therapy.
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 .
MUDRAS – CERTAIN BASIC
FACTS
Sit in Padmasana / Vajrasana
or Sukasana ( sitting cross
legged )
What is the best position to adapt
while doing mudra?
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 .
MUDRAS – CERTAIN BASIC
FACTS
CONDITIONS WHEN ONE SHOULD
NOT DO MUDRA?
In conditions like fever &
immediately after taking food,
we should not do Mudras
MUDRAS – CERTAIN BASIC
FACTS
MUDRAS FOR
DAY TO DAY LIFE
Linga Mudra for combating cold climate
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.
Linga Mudra for combating cold climate
(to generate immense heat within the body )
Hold this posture for 15 minutes during morning /
noon / night, while inhaling and exhaling normally.
Linga Mudra for combating cold climate
(to generate immense heat within the body )
IMPROVE MEMORY & CONCENTRATION WITH HAKINI MUDRA
• 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
How to do
This mudra can be practiced at any time when you want to remember something .
Note:
IMPROVE MEMORY & CONCENTRATION WITH HAKINI MUDRA
Kubera Mudra For Confidence & Achieving Goals
Kubera Mudra For Confidence & Achieving Goals
• 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.
Reduce Anxiety with Anjali Mudra
Reduce Anxiety with Anjali Mudra
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.
A Great way to combat lethargy – Prana Mudra
A Great way to combat lethargy – Prana Mudra
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 benefits.
How & When to do:
• 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
Note:
A Great way to combat lethargy – Prana Mudra
Can Mudras be combined with
medical tratments?
Sure. When combined with medical
treatment Mudras provide swift
MUDRAS FOR
CHRONIC AILMENTS
- A GLANCE
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
MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE
Duration
15 to 20 minutes in a day, for 14 days
LEVEL 1 - Detoxification Mudra for 14 days
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.
MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE
MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE
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.
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.
Level 2. SAMANA VAYU MUDRA – 14 Days
MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE
Level 2. SAMANA VAYU MUDRA – 14 Days
When to do
16 minutes per day
LEVEL 3 UNLOAD WITH SUCHI MUDRA
MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE
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.
How to do
LEVEL 3 UNLOAD WITH SUCHI MUDRA
• People with chronic constipation can do this
mudra 4 times a day.
• While travelling practice every morning after
waking up.
Duration
LEVEL 3 UNLOAD WITH SUCHI MUDRA
MUDRAS FOR CHRONIC AILMENTS – A GLANCE
LIST OF CHRONIC
AILMENTS & THE
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
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
1. REDUCE HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION
WITH CHIN MUDRA
On both hands, index finger should touch the
thumb, keep the little finger, ring finger & the middle
finger straight. Keep the eyes closed.
How to do:
1. REDUCE HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION
WITH CHIN MUDRA
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
Duration
1. REDUCE HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION
WITH CHIN MUDRA
Those suffering from insomnia can do this
mudra before bed time to ensure sound sleep
Note:
1. REDUCE HYPERTENSION AND DEPRESSION
WITH CHIN MUDRA
2.BHRAMARA MUDRA FOR RELIEF FROM
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
• 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
How to do
2.BHRAMARA MUDRA FOR RELIEF FROM
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
7 X 4 - 7 minutes , 4 Times a day . Or
28 minutes a day
Duration
2.BHRAMARA MUDRA FOR RELIEF FROM
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
Note:
Those suffering from skin allergies ( Rashes) can do Bhramara Mudra and get benefited.
52
Join the tip of the little finger with the tip
of the thumb, keeping the ring finger, middle
finger & forefinger straight.
How to do:
3.VARUNA MUDRA FOR SINUSITIS
24 minutes a day
When to do:
Note:
During rainy / winter season 15 minutes a day
3.VARUNA MUDRA FOR SINUSITIS
4.
BACK MUDRA – AN EXCELLENT WAY TO TREAT
LOWER BACK PAIN .
• 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
How to do
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
4.
BACK MUDRA – AN EXCELLENT WAY TO TREAT
LOWER BACK PAIN .
58
• 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
How to do:
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
5.Joint pain? Try this Mudra for relief
6. SURABHI MUDRA FOR
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
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.. How to do
6. SURABHI MUDRA FOR
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
When continued for 14 days, the pain and swelling in the joints will start subsiding.
Note:
When to do
4 X 3, 4 minutes per time, 3 Times a day
6. SURABHI MUDRA FOR
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
64
7. FIRST AID FOR HEART ATTACK
APAN VAYU MUDRA
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
How to do
7. FIRST AID FOR HEART ATTACK
APAN VAYU MUDRA
This finger position can have a first Aid
function when used at the first sign of a heart attack
Practice 3 times a day for 15 minutes as a course oftreatment
Note:
7. FIRST AID FOR HEART ATTACK
APAN VAYU MUDRA
When to do
8. SURYA MUDRA FOR HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood )
Place the tip of the ring finger on the
base of the thumb and apply mild pressure
of the thumb on the ring finger.
8. SURYA MUDRA FOR HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood )
This mudra when combined with proper diet and exersice,reduces LDL , VLDL , TGL effectively.
8 to 12 minutes during summer and
20 minutes during winter
Note
8. SURYA MUDRA FOR HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood )
When to do
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.
PRITHVI MUDRA
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.
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.
9.WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WITH SURYA – PRITHVI MUDRA
74
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.
10. PREVENT & CONTROL DIABETES WITH APANA MUDRA
15 X 3 : 15 minutes, 3 times
per day
10. PREVENT & CONTROL DIABETES WITH APANA MUDRA
When to do
11. IMPROVE THYROID FUNCTION WITH SHANKH MUDRA (Shell Mudra)
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.
16 X 3 = 48 16 minutes , 3 times per day totally 48 minutes
When to do
Note:
When done continuously, prevents Tonsilitis. Improves speech in people who Stammer.
11. IMPROVE THYROID FUNCTION WITH SHANKH MUDRA (Shell Mudra)
80
12. MAKE HEADACHES DISAPPEAR WITH MAHASIRS MUDRA
• 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
How to do
12. MAKE HEADACHES DISAPPEAR WITH MAHASIRS MUDRA
6 X 3 : 6 minutes, 3 times per day
When to do
Note:
This mudra relieves tension in the neck, hence more beneficial for those who work in the IT industries
12. MAKE HEADACHES DISAPPEAR WITH MAHASIRS MUDRA
13. AKASH MUDRA HELPS IN NAUSEA, VERTIGO & TRAVEL SICKNESS
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.
HOW & WHEN TO DO
13. AKASH MUDRA HELPS IN NAUSEA, VERTIGO & TRAVEL SICKNESS
14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH
BRONCHIAL & ASTHMA MUDRA
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
HOW TO DO BRONCHIAL MUDRA
14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH
Asthma mudra
14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH
BRONCHIAL & 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
How to do asthma mudra
14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH
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.
When to do
14. ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA WITH
BRONCHIAL & ASTHMA MUDRA
90
15. Strengthen your Heart with 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.
HOW & WHEN TO DO 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.
15. Strengthen your Heart with Ganesha Mudra
16
MRIGI MUDRA FOR EPILEPSY
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.
16
MRIGI MUDRA FOR EPILEPSY
How & When to do
Dr.S.Jeyanthi
Siddha Physician, Wellness Consultant & Yoga Advocate www.herbalhealing.in
