The document details various mudras (symbolic gestures) that can benefit eye health, outlining methods and indications for conditions such as dry eyes, weak eyesight, and dark circles. Each mudra such as Vayu, Varuna, Jnana, and Prana has specific techniques and health benefits, highlighting the importance of posture and frequency of practice. Instructions for practicing these mudras are also provided to enhance overall eye wellness.

2. GOVT.AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE.
MYSORE.
Rajani HL
Chandana
Prafulla
Salma

3. EYE
CARE:-
DO YOU REALLY CARE ?

4. ‘MUDRA’ means to seal or
lock. It denotes position or
symbolic gestures which
close the body apertures,
where the fingers are hold
together with special
gestures.

5. MUDRAS INDICATED IN EYE
DISEASES:-
1) VAYU MUDRA.
2) VARUNA MUDRA
3) JNANA MUDRA
4) PRITHVI MUDRA
5) JALODARA NASHA MUDRA
6) MAKARA MUDRA
7) PRANA MUDRA
8) MAHASHIRSHA MUDRA

6. VAYU MUDRA :-
[ FEELING OF HEAVINESS ON EYES ]
METHOD:-
Place a thumb down on index finger & keep all remaining 3 fingers
comfortably straight.
Do this 3 times a day before meals for 15 min.
INDICATION;-
 For eradicating, feeling of heaviness on eyes.
 Relief from Rheumatism , Sciatica
 Stiff neck
 Joint pain in hands and feet
 Paralysis

7. VARUNA MUDRA:-
[BURNING & DRY EYES]
METHOD:-
Join your little finger to tip of your thumb. Keep
other fingers comfortably straight.
Sit in Padmasana & practice this mudra with
outstretched palm on knee for 3-5 min; 3 times a day.
INDICATION:-
 Burning &Dryness of eyes.
 Redness of eyes.
 Dry skin
 Dry cough
 Purification of blood
 Relax muscles cramps.

8. GYANA MUDRA:-
[WEAK EYE SIGHT & RETINAL PROBLEMS]
METHOD:-
The thumb and index finger are brought together gently
while all the other fingers remain upright.
Practice this sitting posture and do 3-5 min, thrice a day.
INDICATION:-
 weakness of eyes
 Retinal Problems
 Depression
 Hypertension
 Enhance memory
 Insomnia

9. PRITHVI MUDRA:-
[PREVENTING CATARACT]
METHOD:-
Place the tip of the ring finger on top of the thumb or alternatively, one
can bend down the ring finger to touch palm & press it with thumb.
Extend all the fingers & keep them comfortably straight as
possible. sit as straight with knees folded & palms stretched out on knees.
INDICATION :-
 Early Cataract.
 To get Glowing skin.
 Self assurance.

10. JALODARA NASHAKA MUDRA:-
[STOPPING EXCESS TEARS FLOW FROM EYES]
METHOD:-
Place a thumb down on little finger & keep all remaining 3
fingers comfortably straight.
Practice this mudra 2-3 times per day.
INDICATION :-
 Stooping excess tears flow.
 Eyelids will not stick to each other.
 To enhance beauty.
 Removes impurity from blood.
 Constipation.

11. MAKARA MUDRA:-
[FOR DARK CIRCLES AROUND THE EYES]
METHOD:-
1) Place one hand inside the other.
2) Extend the thumb of your lower hand through the little
finger & ring finger of the other & place in the middle of the
palm of your upper hand.
3) In the last step, the other hand’s thumb & the tip of your
ring finger touch each other.
4) Practice 2-3 times per day.
INDICATION:-
Dark circles around the eyes.

12. PRANA MUDRA:-
METHOD:-
1. Place a ring finger & little finger at the tip of thumb.
2. Keep index and middle finger straight.
3. Practice this mudra 2-3 min per day.
Indication:-
 Problem of eye sight.
 Increase physical and mental strength.

13. MAHASHIRSHA MUDRA:-
METHOD:-
1. Place a tip of the thumb, index finger & middle finger
together.
2. Place a ring finger in to the fold of the thumb.
3. Keep ring finger extended.
4. Join the index finger , middle finger with the thumb
finger at the tip.
5. Practice this mudra 3 times a day.
INDICATION:-
 Eye problems.
 Headache.

14. Instructions:-
1) Sit in comfortable position.[Padmasana]
2) Mudra do in both the hands.
3) Mudras should practice 3-5 min per day.
4) Practice should be increase gradually.