A Mudra means seal, mark and gesture. A mudra is a spiritual gesture , an energetic seal of authenticity employed in iconography & spiritual practice of Indian religions. Mudra a symbolic ritual gesture in Hinduism Buddism. Mudra is described in Yoga and Naatyashastra Mudras are part of life and doing it with awareness about its benefits helps immensely.

1. MUDRAS IN EYE DISEASES

2. GOVERNMENT AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE
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4. ACCUPUNCTURE POINTS IN HAND

5. WHAT IS MUDRA?
• A Mudra means seal, mark and gesture.
• A mudra is a spiritual gesture , an energetic
seal of authenticity employed in iconography
& spiritual practice of Indian religions.
• Mudra a symbolic ritual gesture in Hinduism
Buddism.
• Mudra is described in Yoga and Naatyashastra

6. MUDRAS IN YOGA
In Yoga, mudras are used in
conjunction with pranayama,
Generally seated in padmasana,
sukhasana,or vajrasana ,to
stimulate parts of body involve
with breathing and to affect the
flow of prana in the body.
Mudras are used while doing
meditation.

7. MUDRAS IN NAATYASHASTRA
24 asamyuta
Separate
Two handed
13 samyuta
Joined
One handed

8. PANCHAMAHABHUTAS IN HAND

9. NAMASKARA MUDRA
NAMASKAR is derived from the
root “NAMAH” which means
paying obeisance or salutation.
Spiritual benefits
 Increase in humility & reduces ego
 Enhancement in the spiritual
emotion of surrender, gratitude.
 Gaining the satwa component and
faster spiritual progress.

10. MUDRAS IN EYE DISEASES
• VAAYU MUDRA
• PRITHWI MUDRA
• VARUNA MUDRA
• JALODHARA NASHA MUDRA
• DHYAANA MUDRA
• PRANA MUDRA
• MAKARA MUDRA
• NETRA MUDRA
• MAHA SHEERSHA MUDRA

11. VAAYU MUDRA
For eradicating feeling of
heaviness in eyes and to
prevent loss eyelashes.
DESCRIPTION
Place thumb down index finger
and keep all remaining three
fingers comfortably straight.
Do this 3 times a day before
meals for 15 minutes to
release vaayu from eyelids .

12. PRITHVI MUDRA
For curing cataract problems .
Description
Place the tip of the ring finger on
the top of the tip of the thumb.
Sit straight with knees folded
& palms stretched out on
Knees & practice this mudra
facing east for atleast 10min
thrice a day .

13. VARUNA MUDRA
It removes vitiated air from eye
& gives relief from burning
sensation & dry eyes.
DESCRIPTION
Join your little finger to the
tip of your thumb. Keep
other fingers comfortably
straight.
Sit in dhyaana posture and
practice mudra with out
stretched palms placed on
knees for 10-15min,thrice a day

14. JALODHARA NASHA MUDRA
For stopping excess tears
(lacrimation)
DESCRIPTION
Place thumb down on little
finger and keep all
remaining three fingers
comfortably straight.
Practice this mudra 2-3 times
a day atleast 15min per
session.

15. DHYAANA MUDRA
For weak eye sight and
retinal problems.
DESCRIPTION
The thumb and index
finger are brought
together gently while all
the other fingers remain
upright.
Practice this in sitting posture
as for above mudras for
for 15 min, thrice a day.

16. PRANA MUDRA
Prana means life and this
mudra activates life by
activating dormant energy
inside our body. Helps in
low vision & improves sleep.
DESCRIPTION
Touch the tip of little finger
and ring finger to tip of the
thumb. Rest two fingers
comfortably straight.

17. MAKARA MUDRA
For baggy eyes & dark circles
around them.
C alms the mind and
Gives strength and serenity
DESCRIPTION
Place one hand inside the
Other and extend the
Thumb to touch your little finger
And ring finger of the
Other and place it in the
Middle of the palm of your
Upper hand and tip of ring
Finger touch each other.
Do this thrice a day for 10min.

18. CHINMAYI MUDRA
• Promotes flow of energy
• Promotes breathing
,improves the lungs.
• Improves digestion.
DESCRIPTION
Bring the tips of the
Thumb and forefinger
Together and form a circle.
Place the remaining fingers
Into your palm.
Do this mudra thrice a day
For 10-15min.