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Uterus cysts and fibroids can be dealt with successfully with the help of five mudras, says Abhay Kumar Shah

In this issue, we will discuss how mudras can help with an issue quite common in females: cysts and fibroids in the uterus. 

Symptoms

• Heavy menstrual bleeding 

• Menstrual periods lasting more than a week 

• Pelvic pressure or pain 

• Frequent urination 

• Difficulty emptying the bladder 

• Constipation 

• Backache or leg pains  

• Infertility or pregnancy loss due to submucosal fibroids

Fibroids may also raise the risk of certain pregnancy complications, such as placental abruption, foetal growth restriction, and preterm delivery.

Although uterine fibroids usually aren’t dangerous, they can cause discomfort and may lead to complications such as a drop in red blood cells (anaemia), which causes fatigue from heavy blood loss. Rarely, a transfusion is needed due to blood loss.

The following mudras are effective in relieving this problem in women:

1. Jal Shamak Mudra 

Touch the tip of the little finger to the root of the thumb. Place the front of the thumb on the back of the little finger firmly. Keep the remaining three fingers comfortably straight. Rest the back of the palms on the thighs. 

Practise for 30 minutes, twice a day. 

2. Yoni Mudra 

Touch the tips of the index fingers of both hands to each other. Touch the tips of the thumbs of both hands to each other. Form a leaf-like upright hollow shape with these fingers. Interlace the remaining three fingers into each other respectively. Hold your palms in this formation in front of the pubic region, pointing the index fingers to the ground and the thumbs to the ceiling. 

Practise for 16 minutes, twice a day. 

3. Shakti Mudra  

Fold the thumb horizontally in the palm, its side touching the palm. Wrap the index and middle fingers over it. Do the same with the other hand. Keep the ring and little fingers straight. Now, touch the back of the wrists of both hands. Touch the tips of the ring and little fingers separately to the tips of the same fingers of the other hand. Hold your palms in this formation near the navel area. 

Practise for 16 minutes, twice a day. 

4. Garud Mudra

It’s a dynamic mudra, split into four stages. 

Form Namaskar Mudra, touching both palms fully to each other. 

Hook the thumbs into each other, inside the palms. 

#1. Hold your palms in this formation in front of the pubic area, pointing the hand down. 

Take 10 deep breaths. 

#2. Move your palms to the navel region, holding them parallel to the ground. 

Take 10 breaths. 

#3. Move your palms to the sternum, holding them vertical. 

Take 10 breaths. 

#4. Now undo the gesture. 

Keep both the hands, their backs facing the chest, fingers open, wide, and straight. Hook the thumbs into each other. This will form an eagle-like structure, with open wings. 

Keep all the eight fingers waving in the air, keeping your hands stable. 

Take 10 breaths. 

Keep repeating all the four stages for 16 minutes. Do it twice a day. 

5. Naag Mudra  

Place one palm at 90 degrees to the other. Fold the thumb of the lower palm on the upper palm. Place the thumb of the upper palm on the lower thumb at 90 degrees. Rest the back of the palms on the thighs. 

Practise for 16 minutes, twice a day.