Yoga Mudra

Yoga mudra cures constipation, exercises the intestines and has beneficial effects for asthmatics. Remember these yoga tips before starting yoga asanas.

Preparation

• Fist get seated in padma asana(lotus pose). In case, you are not comfortable with padma asana sit comfortably in sukh asana.

• Bring both the hands at your back. Catch left hand wrist with right hand and make a fist with left hand.

• Keep the hands loose and let them rest on the back.

• Keep the spine, head and neck straight.

Steps

Yoga Mudra

• Inhale a long breath. Now while exhaling, gradually press abdomen towards spinal column. Thereafter, bend upper area of body towards ground. Touch the ground with your forehead.

• Breathe normally. Stay in this position for 10 seconds.

• While inhaling, come back to sukh asana/ padma asana position.

• Take rest while assuming sitting position for 6 to 10 seconds. Repeat one or two times as you feel comfortable.

Practice

• Initially, for first two weeks do only two rounds. You may increase to four rounds as you get more practice.

Benefits

• It is ideal asana for ladies who want to retain their beauty and youthfulness.

• Activates and exercises the lungs, beneficial for asthmatics.

• Cures loss of appetite, ulcer, indigestion and constipation.

• Makes spine, waist, veins and muscles flexible. Cures diabetes and reduces obesity.

Caution

The left wrist should be along the back and left arm should be kept straight.

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