Mudras for the monsoon

Mudras for the monsoon

July 2023

'Mudras for the monsoon

Cheer yourself up this rainy season and be in the best of health by practising mudras suggested especially  for this weather by Abhay Kumar Shah  

Every season affects human health in its  own way. Our pineal gland, which runs  our body’s biological clock senses the  weather, brightness of the light, temperature,  and humidity, and adjusts its secretions and that  of other glands as per the climatic conditions. 

For instance, the secretion of our digestive juices  reduces after sunset; i.e., when the light reduces  and the secretion of melatonin, the sleep hormone,  starts and increases with the reduction in the  

• Soorya Mudra  

Practising Soorya Mudra will  regularise the flow of the digestive  juices.  

Touch the tip of the ring finger to  the base of the thumb. Press the  thumb on the back of the ring  finger. Keep the remaining three  fingers comfortably straight.  Place your palms on the thighs. 

Soorya Mudra 

brightness of the light. Again, during the rainy  season when it’s cloudy, the pineal gland takes  note of the reduced light. It reduces the quantity  of digestive juices, which hampers our capacity  to digest food. Undigested food creates cough  and constipation. That’s why Ayurveda and most  religions insist on having light food and that too in  the evening or before sunset during the rainy days.  

The low light throughout the day confuses the  pineal gland. It increases the flow of melatonin,  which slows down activities and causes lassitude.  The disturbed secretion of melatonin upsets the  

Practice for half an hour before meals for  16 minutes.

 •Chandrakala Mudra  

Chandrakala Mudra reduces the cough  caused by undigested food. 

Stretch the index finger and  the thumb forming a 90-degree  angle. Place your palms on the  thighs. 

Practise for 16 minutes, thrice a  day.  

secretion of serotonin, making one melancholy and  

• Apaan Vaayu Mudra 

Chandrakala Mudra 

dull. Many people feel depressed during this time  of the year.  

All these problems can be handled by practising  the following mudras:  

Apaan Vaayu Mudra decreases the  gases produced due to undigested food  and relieves constipation. It also clears  congestion in the chest region.  

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Touch the tip of the index finger to the root of the thumb. Touch the tip of the thumb to  the tips of the middle and ring fingers. Keep the little finger comfortably straight. Place  your palms on the thighs. 

Practise for 16 minutes twice a day. 

Apaan Mudra  

Apaan Vaayu Mudra 

Apaan Mudra 

Apaan Mudra helps in the digestion of food and the excretion of waste matter. It helps in  reducing acid reflux.  

Touch the tips of the middle and ring fingers to the tip of the thumb. Keep the remaining  two fingers comfortably straight. Place your palms on the thighs. 

Practise for 16 to 30 minutes as per the need, twice a day. 

 Vyaan Mudra  

Vyaan Mudra keeps you active and prevents sleepiness.  

Touch the tips of the index and middle fingers to the tip of the thumb. Keep the  remaining two fingers comfortably straight. Place your palms on the thighs. 

Practise for 16 to 30 minutes, twice a day.  

Caution: Avoid the practice of Vyaan Mudra after sunset. 

Mushthi Mudra 

Vyaan Mudra 

Mushthi Mudra 

Mushthi Mudra improves digestion and excretion, reduces cough, and elevates your  mood. 

Make a fist with all four fingers. Place the thumb on the back of the fingers, excluding  the little finger and touch the ring, middle, and index fingers. Place your palms on the  thighs.Practise for 16 minutes, twice a day. 

I hope this information will ease the effects of the upcoming season for all of us. Your  feedback, as usual, is always welcome. 

Abhay Kumar Shah is a mechanical engineer, who has learnt Mudra Shastra from experts and established his own  method of using this science correctly, and in the modern context. He can be reached at: mudramiracles@gmail.com 

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Cheer yourself up this rainy season and be in the best of health by practising mudras suggested especially  for this weather by Abhay Kumar Shah  

Every season affects human health in its  

own way. Our pineal gland, which runs  our body’s biological clock senses the  weather, brightness of the light, temperature,  and humidity, and adjusts its secretions and that  of other glands as per the climatic conditions. 

For instance, the secretion of our digestive juices  reduces after sunset; i.e., when the light reduces  and the secretion of melatonin, the sleep hormone,  starts and increases with the reduction in the  

• Soorya Mudra  

Practising Soorya Mudra will  regularise the flow of the digestive  juices.  

Touch the tip of the ring finger to  the base of the thumb. Press the  thumb on the back of the ring  finger. Keep the remaining three  fingers comfortably straight.  Place your palms on the thighs. 

Soorya Mudra 

brightness of the light. Again, during the rainy  season when it’s cloudy, the pineal gland takes  note of the reduced light. It reduces the quantity  of digestive juices, which hampers our capacity  to digest food. Undigested food creates cough  and constipation. That’s why Ayurveda and most  religions insist on having light food and that too in  the evening or before sunset during the rainy days.  

The low light throughout the day confuses the  pineal gland. It increases the flow of melatonin,  which slows down activities and causes lassitude.  The disturbed secretion of melatonin upsets the  

Practice for half an hour before meals for  16 minutes. 

•Chandrakala Mudra  

Chandrakala Mudra reduces the cough  caused by undigested food. 

Stretch the index finger and  the thumb forming a 90-degree  angle. Place your palms on the  thighs. 

Practise for 16 minutes, thrice a  day.  

secretion of serotonin, making one melancholy and  

• Apaan Vaayu Mudra 

Chandrakala Mudra 

dull. Many people feel depressed during this time  of the year.  

All these problems can be handled by practising  the following mudras:  

Apaan Vaayu Mudra decreases the  gases produced due to undigested food  and relieves constipation. It also clears  congestion in the chest region.  

Mudras 63

Touch the tip of the index finger to the root of the thumb. Touch the tip of the thumb to  the tips of the middle and ring fingers. Keep the little finger comfortably straight. Place  your palms on the thighs. 

Practise for 16 minutes twice a day. 

Apaan Mudra  

Apaan Vaayu Mudra 

Apaan Mudra 

Apaan Mudra helps in the digestion of food and the excretion of waste matter. It helps in  reducing acid reflux.  

Touch the tips of the middle and ring fingers to the tip of the thumb. Keep the remaining  two fingers comfortably straight. Place your palms on the thighs. 

Practise for 16 to 30 minutes as per the need, twice a day. 

 Vyaan Mudra  

Vyaan Mudra keeps you active and prevents sleepiness.  

Touch the tips of the index and middle fingers to the tip of the thumb. Keep the  remaining two fingers comfortably straight. Place your palms on the thighs. 

Practise for 16 to 30 minutes, twice a day.  

Caution: Avoid the practice of Vyaan Mudra after sunset. 

Mushthi Mudra 

Vyaan Mudra 

Mushthi Mudra 

Mushthi Mudra improves digestion and excretion, reduces cough, and elevates your  mood. 

Make a fist with all four fingers. Place the thumb on the back of the fingers, excluding  the little finger and touch the ring, middle, and index fingers. Place your palms on the  thighs.Practise for 16 minutes, twice a day. 

I hope this information will ease the effects of the upcoming season for all of us. Your  feedback, as usual, is always welcome. 

Abhay Kumar Shah is a mechanical engineer, who has learnt Mudra Shastra from experts and established his own  method of using this science correctly, and in the modern context. He can be reached at: mudramiracles@gmail.com We welcome your comments and suggestions on this article. Mail us at editor@lifepositive.net 

ments and suggestions on this article. Mail us at editor@lifepositive.net