Mudras for Improve Digestion

Mudras. They are somewhat fanciful stuff. In the contemporary yoga world, not many of us have a complete understanding of what they actually are.

Hand movements known as mudras. The word mudra means "seal" in English. Seals are mudras. They are active ones, and it is thought that they can help with a variety of medical conditions.

We'll examine the top mudras for digestion in this article. Since yoga and Ayurvedic medicine hold that the health of the digestive tract is intimately connected to the health of the entire system, having a properly flowing digestive system was crucial to the ancient yogis.

The greatest mudras for balancing and improving digestive health are listed below.

1. Pushan Mudra

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The mother of all mudras related to digestion and egress is the pushan mudra. On this list, it is the only mudra in which each hand is in a unique position. In the pushan mudra, the left hand assumes the shape of a mudra that represents elimination while the right hand relaxes in a position of receptivity.

The elimination organs are thought to be associated with this particular hand motion. Consider your stomach, liver, and gallbladder. The early yogis thought that when the hands were in the pushan mudra, numerous energies were sparked. They are manifestations of:

• Receptivity Digestive 
• Assimilative processes 
• Elimination.

These energy have the following names in yoga:

• Avayu Prana (receptivity energy)
• The sama vayu (digestion and assimilation energies)
• Pana Vayu (the elimination energy)

Pushan mudra may be helpful if you have gas after eating because it is believed to reduce nausea and flatulence.

A Vedic deity named Pushan aids us in navigating major life changes. In order to assist the challenges brought on by the winds of change and ease the transitions in our lives, we hold our hands in the pushan mudra.

Mudras are traditionally practised for a full 45 minutes each day, which strikes me as rather rigorous. My advice is to begin slowly, perhaps with five minutes or so, then work your way up.

You should pick a time period that works for you and won't make you feel scared, overextended, or hate the practise, much like with your asana or pranayama practise.

Making the pushan mudra:

• Cross your legs in a relaxed sitting position, such as the lotus pose (padmasana) or the easy pose (sukhasana).
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• With the palms facing up, gently place both hands on the thighs. Relax the shoulders and the arms.
• Heighten the spine. Breathe in deeply.
• Stretch your pinky and ring fingers out with your right hand while bringing the tips of your thumb, forefinger, and middle finger together.
• Stretch the thumb, middle, and ring fingers with your left hand while bringing the tips of the pointer and pinky fingers together.

The upper gastrointestinal system is said to benefit from the right hand position. Visualize belching, burping, and acid reflux. Change things up with the right hand by extending the pointer and middle fingers and pressing the tips of the ring, pinky, and thumb together to target the lower gastrointestinal tract.

All gastrointestinal tract problems are supposed to be addressed by the left hand posture.

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2. Prana Mudra 

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According to Ayurveda, pitta is one of the three essential energy in every human being and is thought to be cooled by the prana mudra. Unbalances can happen if our digestive fires are running at full throttle. Prana mudra supports liver health while assisting in balancing this aggravation.

This is how prana mudra is done:

• Find a comfortable place to meditate, then inhale deeply to relax.
• Stretch the middle and pointer fingers while pressing the tips of the ring, little, and thumb together. Your left and right hands will both resemble this.
• If you're standing or lying down, place your hands by your sides or on your knees if you're seated.
• Take five to ten minutes to breathe deeply here while holding the prana mudra.

Read : Yoga mudras with large strength at your hands

3. Apana mudra

This mudra is regarded as one that purifies. It is thought to assist the body get rid of toxic waste and cleanse the blood. This mudra is for you if you experience flatulence, constipation, or trouble perspiring.

How to perform the apana mudra:

• Take a few deep breaths to centre yourself and find a peaceful seat to meditate in.
• Place your hands comfortably on your knees and touch your thumb with your middle and ring fingers.
• Keep your pinky and pointer fingers extended. Both the right and left hands will be in this position.
• Keep your eyes closed and sit quietly in apana mudra while taking deep breaths.