About physical therapy

         About physical therapy

Here is some basic information about physical therapy .

Physical therapists, (also known as physiotherapists) are experts in developing and maintaining people’s ability to move and function throughout their lives. With an advanced understanding of how the body moves and what keeps it from moving well, they promote wellness, mobility and independence. They treat and prevent many problems caused by pain, illness, disability and disease, sport and work related injuries, ageing and long periods of inactivity.

Physical therapists work with people affected by a wide range of conditions and symptoms, for example:

1.       painful conditions such as arthritis, repetitive strain injury, neck and back pain
2.    cancer
3.        strokes, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injury
4.       heart problems
5.    cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy
6.      trauma, such as road traffic accidents and landmines
7.    incontinence

They work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, health centres, sports centres, education and research centres, hospices and nursing homes, rural and community settings.

Here are some examples of how physical therapists make a difference. They

1.         use their skills to treat the underlying causes of pain and limitations in movement and function
2.      use many treatment approaches to help individuals regain their mobility and maximise their potential
3.       promote healthy lifestyles and exercise 
4.            treat each patient/client as an individual and thoroughly assess them to identify their needs
5.            treat sports injuries and promote safe and healthy activities
6. work with children with coordination, balance and other movement problems to improve and maximise their independence.
   
   
   
   

Weight Loss By Naturopathy ,Mudra and Acupressure

Weight Loss By Naturopathy ,Mudra and Acupressure

Most of us are very much distress about our body weight ,and we tried all to overcome from this fat........Obesity means having too much body fat. It is not the same as being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person may be overweight from extra muscle, bone, or water, as well as from having too much fat.
Obesity occurs over time when you eat more calories than you use. The balance between calories-in and calories-out differs for each person. Factors that might tip the balance include your genetic makeup, overeating, eating high-fat foods and not being physically active.
Being obese increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and some cancers. If you are obese, losing even 5 to 10 percent of your weight can delay or prevent some of these diseases.
Most weight loss programs fail because they do not remove the underlying causes of obesity, and because the program is not individualized to the person's unique needs.
 1k = 2.20462lbs

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?The BMI is said to be a measure of body fat, based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.

The most accurate assessment of what weight should be, takes into account the body composition - how much of a person's weight is lean body mass (muscle and bone) and how much is body fat.

It was invented in the 19th century, by Belgian Mathematician, Adolphe Quetelet, as a way to calculate body fat according to the relationship of weight and height. Most health professionals consider BMI to be a relatively good index of obesity, and prefer to use it in preference to height-weight tables.


What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?>
A Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Calculator used to indicate the number of calories ones body burns at rest to maintain normal body functions. A persons BMR is influenced by a number of factors including age, weight, height, gender, diet, and exercise habits. The younger or bigger one is, the higher is ones Metabolic Rate. Also due to the greater percentage of lean muscle tissue in the male body, men generally have a 10-15% higher BMR than women.


WAIST-TO-HIP RATIO (WHR) CALCULATOR
A Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator. Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator help individuals to determine ones overall health risk. Users have to measure the circumference of their waist at its narrowest point and hips at their widest. The results incorporate a verdict on the health status.

English BMI Formula
BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches x Height in inches ) ) x 703
Metric BMI Formula
BMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters x Height in Meters ) )

Imperial BMI Formula
The imperial bmi formula accepts weight measurements in pounds & height measurements in either inches or feet.
1 foot = 12 inches
inches² = inches * inches

Table: Imperial BMI Formula

BMI = ( lbs/inches² )	(weight in pounds * 703 )
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	height in inches²

Metric Imperial BMI Formula

The metric bmi formula accepts weight measurements in kilograms & height measurements in either cm's or meters.
1 meter = 100cms
meters² = meters * meters

Table: Metric BMI Formula

BMI = ( kg/m² )	weight in kilograms
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	height in meters²

Calculate BMI & Find Weight Status

Table: BMI Weight Status Categories

BMI	Weight Status
Below 18.5	Underweight
18.5 -24.9	Normal
25 - 29.9	Overweight
30 & Above	Obese

  

Body Fat formula for women

Factor 1 (Total body weight * 0.732 ) + 8.987  

Factor 2 Wrist measurement ( at fullest point/ 3.140 )    

Factor 3 Waist measurement  (at naval * 0.157 )

Factor 4 Hip measurement ( at fullest point * 0.249 )

Factor 5 Forearm measurement (at fullest point * 0.434 )

Lean Body Mass = Factor 1 + Factor 2 -Factor 3 - Factor 4 + Factor 5     

Body Fat Weight = Total body weight - Lean body Mass       

Body Fat Percentage = Body Fat Weight * 100 / Total Body Weight  

Body Fat Formula For men

Factor 1 ( Total body weight * 1.082 ) + 94.42     

Factor 2 Waist measurement * 4.15     

Lean Body Mass = Factor 1 - Factor 2 

Body Fat Weight  = Total Body Weight - Lean Body Mass    

Body Fat Percentage

Women               Men 

Essential Fat                     10 - 12 %           2 - 4 %    

Athletes                            14 - 20 %           6 - 13 %   

Fitness                              21 - 24 %           14 - 17 %     

Acceptable                        25 - 31 %           18 - 25 %       

Obese                                32%  or more      26% or more

Small changes in your eating patterns can make big differences in your health over time. A serving of fruits and vegetables may be smaller than you think. All of the following count as one serving on your way to 5-A-Day:

1/2 cup fresh, frozen or canned fruits or vegetables
1 cup raw leafy greens
3/4 cup fruit or vegetable juice
1 medium-size piece of fruit
1/2 cup peas or cooked dry beans
1/4 cup dried fruit 

Cook at home frequently

Have breakfast at home and include fruit, whole grains and skim milk daily. Bring a sack lunch with a sandwich, salad and fruit most days. Prepare a heavy-on-the-vegetables dinner at home most days. To save time, try the ready-to-eat packaged salads or stir-fry mixtures. Prepare extra portions and freeze in meal-size containers labeled with the content and date. 

Know how to eat out

When eating in a restaurant, order a salad with the dressing on the side. Dip the fork in the dressing before taking a bite of salad. Order the entrée with the vegetable side dish. If eating Italian, choose pasta with marinara sauce. If ordering pizza, ask for double sauce, half the cheese and vegetables on top. When eating Chinese food, opt for steamed rice, vegetables and meats instead of fried options. 

Memorize healthy recipes

Have healthy ingredients on hand and have a healthy dinner on the table in short order. Here are some ideas: Add canned beans to chili and tomatoes or extra vegetables to soups or casseroles. Add frozen or canned vegetables to pasta at the end of cooking. Sauté leftover vegetables, add a can of beans, spices and a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce. Make an egg white omelet with avocado, tomatoes and broccoli. Saute fresh, frozen or leftover vegetables in a small amount of oil, add sauce of your choice and serve with brown rice.

Know how to snack  

Opt for carrots or vegetables in low-fat dressing, rather than chips. Choose fruit over candy. Munch on almonds and raisins instead of crackers. Keep in mind that canned and frozen fruits and veggies are good snacks too. Try plain low-fat yogurt mixed with berries, bananas or peaches instead of ice cream. For a heavier snack, try natural peanut butter or low-fat cheese on a banana, apple or celery. 

Make your liquids count

Drink 6 ounces of 100 percent orange juice or other citrus juice every day. Drink skim instead of 2 percent or whole milk. The next time you want soda pop, grab 100 % vegetable or fruit juice instead. Add some zip to fruit juice by mixing club soda with orange juice

WEIGHT LOSS NATURALLY

Naturopathic physicians can work with you to determine the lifetime eating plan that is right for you which will promote overall health as well as permanent weight loss.

In general, overweight and obesity is caused by overeating in such amount that caloric intake is more than the needs of the body. This results in fats being accumulated in the body.

In some cases, in addition to the relation between caloric intake and consumed in the body, there are other factors contributing to overweight and obesity and the ability of a person to lose weight in a sustainable and healthy way.

One factor is metabolic disorders. Glands that affect digestive metabolism, sugar metabolism and fat metabolism determine body weight.

Metabolism affects our energy requirement. And our body metabolism is regulated by hormone which is produced by thyroid gland. And so if the thyroid gland is inactive, i.e. hypothyroidism, then the metabolic rate would decrease. Less energy would be used. More fats would then be accumulated.

Meanwhile, adrenal cortisol, which is produced by adrenal glands, plays an important role in regulating blood sugar and energy production. If adrenal cortex becomes hypoactive, it would affect various steroids that deal with carbohydrate metabolism. In this case, complex sugars and glucose can be easily converted to fat instead of properly metabolized. This leads to weight gain, especially around the abdomen. And it is very difficult to get rid of it.

Hence, if the thyroid and adrenal glands do not function properly, this would affect our body weight. Malnutrition is one factor that affects their functioning. For example, a diet deficient in iodine would affect the functioning of thyroid.

Another reason for fats being accumulated in the body is we have too much toxins in our body due to the foods we eat, the poisons in the environment we expose, etc.

If our liver is overloaded with pollutants and toxins and cannot eliminate them, these toxins would be isolated from the systems of the body and locked in the adipose or fat tissue so that our body cannot get harm. The fat issue would then be difficult to get rid off unless the toxins have been cleared out. In this instance, the liver also cannot efficiently burn body fat.

In addition, once a person becomes overweight or obese, it would promote a state of overstimulation of the immune system, which impairs normal immune function. This is because excess body fat triggers the production of pro-inflammatory immune cells, which circulate in the blood and promote inflammation in our bodies and also stimulate white blood cells to produce inflammatory molecules.

Thus the immune system does not function properly for an overweight person. People with a poor immune system are often too sick to work out. As a result, they gain weight from lack of exercise, which only hurts their body even more.

• Walk brisk in open air in the morning and evening or do some yoga.
• Just after waking up ,drink 1-4 glassess of water which has been kept in a copper pot overnight.
• Fast when stomach is heavy.Take Enema. Before Enema put wet Mud pack on abdomen for 30min.
• Take Steam bath once or twice a week.Throw red light on the body below neck.
• Twice a week take Epsom salt Bath.
• In the morning and evening also take Hip bath or Sitz bath for 10 to 20min.
• Once or twice a week ,Wet mud bath should be applied all over body.During summer ,Sun bath should be taken.
• Once or twice a week take Wet sheet pack treatment its very beneficial for weight loss.
• Every day the following asanas should be done:Massage is also very helpfull in muscle toning........
  Certain yogasanas are specifically aimed to stimulate the lethargic thyroid gland in order to increase the hormonal secretion. Thus,Yoga acts upon metabolism of our body --increases metabolic activity and helps in reducing weight.
   
  
  •    Breathing exercise: Deep breathing increases oxygen supply to the cells of our body and helps in burning the fat cells. 
  Kapalbhati ,Anulom-vilom and Agnisaar are stimulate fat burn.
• “Each time you do it, you burn extra calories and you can rid yourself from the layers of fat on your body. These also help in toning the muscles and increasing their endurance level.”
  
  •    Kriya: For cleaning the body and weight reduction Shankha Prakshalna ,(kunjal kriya) Vaman and Dhauti are the best Yogasanas.
  
  •    Yoga Asanas: Following yoga regime regularly helps in fat management of our body. The most effective one is Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation. “For a week if you do 51 rounds of Surya Namaskar in a day, you will be amazed at the results,”  Try holding yourself in these asanas for 20-30 seconds:

-    Sarvangasana

-    Dhanurasana

-    Chakrasana

-    Paschimottanasana

-    Halasan

-    Bhujangasana

-    Ardha Matsyendrasana

MUDRA FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Surya Mudra : The Surya Mudra is known to help the body deal with excess fat; to mobilize stored fat into use for energy; to redistribute fat stores; and to generally combat Obesity and heaviness. If you’re dieting to prepare for the summer season, consider using this “hand yoga” to help align your body to your goal.
To practice Surya Mudra, touch the third (ring) finger to the pad of thumb. Press the thumb gently over this third (ring) finger. Keep the other fingers straight and apart.

 

 

Prithvi Mudra :To reduce cholesterol in the body while helping to reduce weight.

Prithvi Mudra is performed when the tip of the ring finger touches the tip of the thumb, with the other three fingers stretched out.

ACCUPRESSURE

 pressure points treat obesity and weight loss:

• A pressure point near your ear controls appetite. Move your jaw up and down with your finger placed against it. Find the point on your jaw that has the most movement. The pressure point is a protrusion of the ear near where your finger is.
• There are 2 pressure points for the spleen. The first pressure point is on your inner leg about 2 inches above the ankle, just off the bone. This pressure point strengthens your digestive system.
• The second spleen pressure point helps regulate the water metabolism of your body. Using your finger to follow along your shin bone, slide down to where you are just off the bone and onto the inner side of your leg. From there move along the shin bone towards your knee.  The pressure point can be found in a depression below the rounded top of your leg bone.
• The pressure point for the stomach is about 2 inches below the kneecap, near the outer part of your leg. If you flex your foot up and down and feel the muscle move beneath your finger, you know you’ve found the right spot. This pressure point aids in the nourishment of your blood and chi, which is beneficial to your digestive system.
• The large intestine point is located on the inner end of the elbow crease. This pressure point regulates your intestines, as well as removes excess heat and moisture from your body.

Performing Acupressure Massage for Weight Loss

When performing acupressure massage for the purpose of weight loss, always begin and end by massaging your appetite control pressure point. Whenever you massage a pressure point on one side of the body, work the other side as well.

• Step 1: Squeeze the pressure point in your ear between your thumb and forefinger, and hold the pressure for a minute.
• Step 2: Massage the first spleen pressure point, above your ankle. Push your thumb or knuckle into this pressure point and hold for a minute.
• Step 3: Work the stomach pressure point. Begin with the pressure point just below your knee. Apply pressure with your forefinger for a minute.
• Step 4: Massage the second spleen pressure point, near your knee, applying pressure for a minute.
• Step 5: Use your thumb to apply pressure to the point for the large intestines. Press down for a minute.

Don’t forget to go back to the pressure points on your ears once you’re done.

Naturopathy introduction..............

Naturopathy...............

In love, even an object is elevated to life, stones and trees speak to you; the Sun, the Moon , the entire creation becomes alive and Divine  -Shri Shri Ravishanker

The Science of Naturopathy or Nature Cure is as old as Nature itself.it is the oldest of all the prevailing systems of medicines and thus it can be called the mother of other systems.

All important aspects of Nature Cure are given in Vedas ,such as fasting and treatments by water.

 

Our body is made up of five great element-earth,water,fire,air & ether (aakasha tattava). Perfect balance of these elements keeps the body in good order. For healthy living our daily activities and dietetic program should be such that balance of these elements continues to be restored. Nature Cure recognizes 10 basic principle which should be thoroughly understood. An understanding of these principles would enable anyone to maintain good health and live a long healthy life full of joy......... 1.All diseses are same,their causes are same,and their treatment is same. 2. Germs do not cause diseases. 3. Acute illness is not of  an enemy but a friend. 4. NATURE  itself  the Doctor 5. Treatment is not a particular disease but of the entire body of the patient. 6. Diagnosis is not neccessary. 7. It takes time to cure a patient suffering from chronic disease. 8. Suppressed diseases come to surface through Nature cure. 9. Simultanenous treatment of body ,mind and soul. 10. No medicines should be given to the patient during Nature Cure treatment.
These 5 elements are responsible for the structure of the universe; they are the building blocks of the material world. Everything in the universe, animate and inanimate, is made up of the five mahabhutas. The five elements are: aakash (ether), vayu (air), agni (fire), jala (water), and prithvi(earth) Every animate and inanimate being is made up of atoms, the 5 mahabutas can be explained with the example of an atom: Aakash (space component) is the space which the protons and neutrons occupy as well as  the space in which the electrons revolve. Vayu (air component) represents the force of movement of the electrons around the nucleus. Agni (fire component) represents the latent energy in an atom as well as the released energy when an atom is broken down. Jala (water component) gives the force of cohesion that allow the protons, neutrons and electrons to remain attracted towards each other. Prithvi (earth component) contributes the solid portion of the atom (i.e. the electrons, protons, and neutrons)
Ether: Sound  Air: Sound and Touch Fire: Sound ,Touch and Form Water: Sound ,Touch ,Form and Ras Earth: Sound ,Touch ,Form , Ras and Smell....... Methods Methods followed in treatment through Naturopathy. Below are few popular techniques which have benefited millions of people across the globe. Mud Therapy:  Mud therapy is done with mud pack and mud bath. It is useful in curing skin conditions such as boils, pimples and patches, and is also effective in improving digestion. Mud absorbs toxins from the body, relaxes the body and reduces swelling. Water Therapy:  Water is one of the most important elements of human body. Water therapy utilizes water in cold and hot state for application on the body. Water is also utilized in bathing/body packs, drinking water therapy and enema   Accupressure:  Human body has approximately 1000 acupressure points of which 90-100 are very useful in curing common ailments. Acupressure therapy could cure many conditions and help in maintaining a good health. It is useful in improving digestive system,heart, eyes and strengthening joints Massage Therapt: This therapy is useful in improving blood circulation, toning muscles and relieving fatigue. It also helps in opening up clogged pores of the skin which is essential for letting harmful toxins go from the body with sweat. Air Therapy: Oxygen from green plants of nature is very beneficial for human body. Therefore walk in fresh air is essential for overall wellbeing. This must be combined with the right way of breathing. Colour Therapy: There exists a balance of colors in human body. When we fall sick this balance is disturbed. Color therapy is helpful in reestablishing the balance of colors in human body and curing the disorder.  Yoga Therapy: Yoga, the Sanskrit word for "union", is a practice that uses posture and breathing techniques to induce relaxation and improve strength, and its health benefits may surpass those of any other activity.  Juice Therapy: Fruit-juices do the work of purifying blood. They cast out the toxic elements accumulated in the cells of the body. Fruit juices increase the quantity of urine through which all toxic elements of the body are thrown out. Raw vegetables of their juices do the work of reconstruction in the body. Vegetable-juices produce new cells in place of those that have been destroyed owing to a disease.So fruit juices and vegetable-juices are supplementary to each other. The best time for taking fruit-juices is the first half of the day. Vegetable juices can be taken at any time of the day. Fasting: Fasting is a period of abstinence from all food or specific items. Fluids are consumed in sufficient quantity to satisfy thirst and physiologic requirements. During the absence of food, the body will systematically cleanse itself of everything except vital tissue. Starvation will occur only when the body is forced to use vital tissue to survive. Although protein is being used by the body during the fast, a person fasting even 40 days on water will not suffer a deficiency of protein, vitamins, minerals or fatty acids. In the breakdown of unhealthy cells, all essential substances are used and conserved in a most extraordinary manner. There is an unwarranted fear of fasting that strength diminishes from the catabolism of proteins from muscle fibers. Even during long fasts, the number of muscle fibers remains the same. Although the healthy cells may be reduced in size and strength for a time, they remain perfectly sound. Mudra Therapy: The finger tips of every living being have many concentrated nerve root endings which are free energy discharge points. Science also confirms that around every tip there is a concentration of free electrons.  By touching together of the tips of the fingers or the finger tips to other parts of the palms this free energy (Prana) is redirected back into the body along specified channels, back up to the brain.  The redirected energy traveling through the nerves stimulates the various chakras. Keeping the hands on the knees stimulates the Gupta Nari and makes the energy start from the Mooladhara Chakra. Thus, the tension applied to the nerve/s and/or the neural or psycho-neural circuits formed by the mudras help in balancing the five basic elements (or building blocks). This balancing of the tension, and redirection of the internal energy effects the changes in veins, tendons, glands and sensory organs, to bring the body back to a healthy state.

Naturopathy is a way of life which is close to environment and methods that are followed in naturopathy brings one close to the elements of nature. It strives to balance different elements of human body on a physical and spiritual level to attain good health. Benefits of naturopathy could only be understood by adopting it under supervision of a trained practitioner. 

Mudra.................

Mudra............

Mudras are hand positions that affect the flow of energy in our body. Mudra means “seal” and causes the energy in the body to flow in a specific pattern.of the body and brain. Each finger taps into its own planetary.

• Often mudras will provide instant relief with lots of different ailments.

• Mudras not only work on your body, they also work on your mind.  Rebalancing the body to its natural healthy state.

• Improvement in your general health will be noticed after doing Mudras on a regular basis.

• Mudras can work within seconds of applying the hand position or sometimes within 45 minutes.  However, be prepared to do the postitions on a regular basis for stubburn ailments that may require more work.

 To use a mudra, keep it for at least a couple of minutes. It is usually more effective to do them a while longer, like 15 minutes or so. You might spread that time over the day, but you could also make it part of meditation.
Hold the finger-positions with both hands, at the same time. This will have a more powerful effect than doing a mudra with just one hand.
Some mudras are simple enough so that you can even do them with your hands in your pockets, like the set of four mudras.  You can do these anywhere when you feel you need them, without attracting attention.
 Five Fingers for Five Elements

* Thumb                      Fire
* Index                         Air
* Middle                       Aakash (Energy or Ether)
* Ring                           Earth
* Little                          Water

10 types of Vayus (Winds) circulate through the nerves of the human body and can be controlled with MUDRAS.

MUKHYA VAYUS (Main Winds)
Pran Vayu	Mouth; central nose; central nabhi; heart
Apan Vayu	Rectum; regenerative organs; knees; loins Stomach; waist; navel and calves
Vyan Vayu	Eyes; ears; shoulders; ankles; throat
Udan Vayu	Hands and feet
Saman Vayu	assists other Vayus
UPVAYUS (Secondary winds)
Nag Vayu, Kurm Vayu, Kriker Vayu, Krikal or Devadutta Vayu, Dhananjaya Vayu and these winds circulate in places like the skin and bones etc.

The rules to keep these Vayus in good order are called PANCHMUKHI PRANOPASANA or the five faceted worship of the life forces and use the Mudras to achieve their ends.


Gyan Mudra

(seal of knowledge)

Place together the tips of the index finger and thumb . The index finger represents the planet Jupiter and Jupiter represents knowledge and expansion. The pose above is one of the most commonly used Mudras. 
This mudra is good for: stresses and strains, insomnia, emotional instability, indecisiveness, excessive anger, idleness, laziness, indolence, and is a great help in increasing memory and I.Q. It can help cure sleeplessness and get one off sleeping pills where these are being taken. 

Vaayu Mudra
One can perform this Mudra in any pose sitting, standing, lying down or walking. To do, fold the index finger at the base of the thumb and press the back of second phalange with the thumb. Keep the other three fingers as straight as possible. One can perform it any time of the day irrespective of empty or full stomach.
Releases extra wind form the stomach and the body thereby taking care of pains and aches as a first aid.
 Helps in rheumatic pains. Gout, paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, chest pains etc or any pain the reason for which is excess wind in the system or in other words is due to imbalance of air element. 

Caution: The only caution is this Mudra works in peaks and valleys. So, care should be taken to release the Mudra at once after being helped though it.

 Varun Mudra
  One may perform this Mudra any time of the day by joining the little finger tip with the tip of the thumb, keeping the rest of the three fingers straight. One may perform this Mudra in sitting, lying down or standing pose. Though, the best pose is still the sitting cross legged pose.


  As the name suggests, this Mudra is an association of water element with the fire, Varun is the name of Water God “The Indra”, so it balances the water element in the body.
  Since it moisturizes the body, it is also a thirst quenching Mudra which activates the salivary glands ooze out saliva. It is a Mudra for relieving dehydration and stomach infection.
  It activates the kidney malfunctioning and promotes urination.It activates the fluid circulation in the body.It is excellent for skin disorders, wrinkles, skin infections, skin dryness etc.It purifies the blood and takes care of many blood disorders.It brings lots of lustier and glows to the body and especially face.It compensates for the shortage of water in body.
 Helps release constipation.

 Caution: Make sure you do not press the tip of the little finger near the nail as it causes dehydration rather than moisturizing the system.

Agni Mudra
One should practice this Mudra empty stomach by folding the ring finger at the base of thumb and pressing it with the thumb at the second phalange. Keep the rest of the three fingers straight and perform it in sitting position only. Keep it for at least 15 minutes at a stretch and 2-3 times daily to observe the results. 
One must discontinue performing this mudra in case of acidity, heart burn, indigestion.
 
Helps dissolving extra fat of the body by balancing the metabolic rate, prevents and controls obesity. Burns the excess phlegm.Compensates for sluggish digestion.Helps to increase body strength.Reduces tensio.Very effective in reducing increased cholesterol levels
 Provides heat and energy to the body, so excellent to do in winters.
Decreases earth element in the body.
  
Caution: One must not perform it full stomach, only perform it empty stomach.

Shunya Mudra
(Seal of patience)
Place together the tips of the middle finger and thumb. The middle finger is associated with Saturn.
The planet Saturn represents  patience, discernment, and the law of karma. This means one should be courageous  and responsible. 

 This helps those with impaired hearing. If there is no physical defect, the mudra, if practiced regularly, can restore the hearing power. Remarkably, it helps in getting rid of earaches within minutes. It takes no mare than 2 to 3 minutes to get rid of most earaches.

It helps in relieving the nausea and vomiting sensations felt while driving on winding hilly curves or while taking off or landing in aircrafts. It helps in many problems of vertigo.

Caution:The mudra should not be continued after the problem has been removed.

Prithivi Mudra

Touch the tip of the thumb and the tip of the ring finger together, keeping the rest of the three fingers straight. Make sure you do not force the fingers to be straight, only try to keep them so.

This Mudra is preferably done in the morning, but could be done any time of the day otherwise and for any duration. This Mudra is required to be done when one feels lack of energy, enthusiasm and motivation in life. All seems dull and lifeless. One may perform this Mudra with both the hands by sitting in Sukhasan or Padmasan, and keeping the back of the palms on the knee, keeping the elbows straight.


  Helps boost the blood circulation in the body.Increases tolerance and patience.Helps in meditation.
Since this Mudra is an association of the earth element with the powerful Sun, it brings solidity to the body.It also helps the person to gain weight in case of weak and lean bodies.Helps to restore the balance of the body, when required i.e. restore body equilibrium.It wards off the weakness, fatigue, dullness and invokes prana in the body.It also brings and adds to the aura or the halo and also brightness to it.It also activates the thinking power and helps to broaden the orthodox/ conservative thinking pattern.It compensates the lack of “Rajasic Gunas”.

Aakash Mudra / Vyom Mudra 
Join the tip of the middle finger with the tip of the thumb, keeping the rest of the three fingers straight. One may perform this Mudra anytime of the day for any duration. The best time for practicing this Mudra is either morning time by sitting in Sukhasan or Padmasan. One must try to keep this Mudra intact for 45 minutes, though one may start with a shorter time period as per convenience and capacity.

  As the name suggests this Mudra is a combination of ether element with the sun and thus come the powers to any ailment pertaining to sound. It is excellent to increase the sensitivity to hear sounds. Thus for those hard of hearing it is a boon in combination with Shoonya Mudra.
  This Mudra activates the calcium and phosphorus absorption form the diet and also their formation, which makes it a very good Mudra which those having weakness of bone like osteoporosis.Due to its inherent quality to release tensions, keeping the mind calm and serene it is also used during meditation, to calm the mind.This Mudra is very successful in taking care of the “lockjaw” experienced at times during yawning or during mental tension or over exertion.
  Practicing this Mudra regularly calms and clarifies the thought process.

 
Surya Mudra

(seal of sun, life)

Place together the tips of the ring finger and thumb. The ring finger is associated with the sun or Uranus. The Sun represents energy, health, and sexuality. Uranus represents the nervous system, strength, intuition, and change.


 

Yoni Mudra 
assume a comfortable meditation posture with the head and spine straight. place the palms of the hands together with the fingers and thumbs straight and pointing away from the body.  keeping the pads of the index fingers together, turn the little ,ring  and middle fingers inward so that the backs of the fingers are touching .interlock the little ring and middle fingers. bring the thumbs towards the body and join the pads of the fingers together  to form the base of a yoni or womb shape.
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  the interlocking of the fingers in this practice creates a complete cross connection of energies from the right hand into left and vice versa. it helps balancing the activities  of the right and left hemispheres of the brain. it makes the body and mind more stable in meditation and develops greater concentration, awareness and internal physical relaxation. it redirects prana back into the body which would otherwise be dispersed.

Shankha Mudra

 The left thumb should be held in the right fist and then the left index finger should touch the right thumb.   Put light pressure with the remaining fingers of the left hand onto the closed fist fo the right hand.  Swap over sides.

 Tone therapy, speech defects, Indigestion, loss of appetite

Apan-Vayu Mudra: 

 This finger position works like an injection in cases of a heart attack. Regular practice is an insurance in preventing heart attacks, tacho-cardia, palpitations, depressions, sinking feeling of the heart. Also known as the Mritsanjivani Mudra for arresting heart attack.

LING MUDRA/ ANGUSHTHA MUDRA
  Perform this Mudra by interlocking the fingers of both the hands in such way so that the little finger of the left hand is the down most and the right hand thumb stands straight up, envelope the right hand thumb with the left hand index finger and thumb to join the tips at the back of the right hand palm. Hold the palms together tightly. One should perform this Mudra by keeping the back straight either in Padmasan or Sukhasan. One may also sit on the chair in case of difficulties. Hold the hands in front of the chest with hands exerting a little pressure against each other. One may perform this Mudra as a therapy daily for time duration one feels comfortable. One should not perform it full stomach.


  It is an excellent Mudra to break the phlegm and relieve a person of frequent coughs and colds.
  It also works great when the temperature suddenly falls down and one shivers of cold. Practicing this Mudra will generate heat in the body and will provide the necessary warmth.It also relieves the bronchial spasms and calms down the breath.It is also fruitful if practiced by person suffering from bronchitis, lung cancer or asthma.It activates the digestive fire by activating the AGNI which in turn boosts the metabolic rate of the body in case of sluggish digestion.
  It also helps in case of low blood pressure and mild paralytic attack, sinusitis etc.


 Caution: One must discontinue the Mudra in case of dizziness, uneasiness or nausea. People with acidity must observe the reaction and if feels more heart burning, they should discontinue doing it. One must not practice this Mudra any longer after you get the result you are seeking.


Budhi Mudra

(seal of mental clarity)

Place together the tip of the little (fourth) finger and thumb. The little finger it is associated with Mercury. Mercury represents quickness, and the power of communication.

 

 Surabhi Mudra or the Dhenu Mudra: 

 Is a very effective and powerful Mudra. 
By itself this Mudra helps a sadhak (an aspirant practitioner) to break any barriers which he may face when on the thresh hold of samadhi (the ultimate meditation).
In this Mudra the ethereal elements combine such as to magnify and multiply their powers and produce powerful results on the body. Vayu (Wind; symbolised by the first finger) meets Aakash (Ether; symbolised by the middle finger), to stabilise the chakra (the circle) of the universe. Again Prithvi (Earth; symbolised by the ring finger) meets Jal (Water; symbolised by the small finger), to produce the generative power of the universe.

With constant practice, this mudra helps to stabilise and bring in resonance the Nabhi Chakra or the circle of the navel, so essential for the ultimate elevation of the human mind and body. The mudra has 4 variations, each of which gives different results.

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Venus Lock
The name Venus Lock is derived  from the connection between the negative and positive side of the Venus mounds. For men, interlace the fingers with the left little finger on the bottom. Place the left thumb in the webbing between the thumb and index finger of the right hand. The right thumb presses the fleshy mound at the base of the left thumb. 
For women, the thumb positions are reversed and the right little finger goes on the bottom.
These are located  on each hand and are the fleshy areas at the base of the thumb (which represents ego).


 

Prayer Mudra

(Pranam Mudra)

This mudra neutralizes the positive (male) and negative (female) side of the body. This position is always done before starting a Yoga class. By pressing the palms of the hands together firmly, we connect the two hemispheres of the brain, and bringing them into balance.  

Bear Grip
The right hand faces the chest and the left hand faces the palm of the right hand. The left thumb faces down. Curl the fingers of both hands to form a fish.
This Mudra is used to stimulate the heart and to intensify concentration.

Surahi Mudra

Join the little finger of one hand with the ring finger of the other and vice versa.  Similarly, join the forefinger with the middle finger of the other hand and vice versa.  Leave your thumbs free.

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Colds

Sharpens your intellect  

    Hands in Lap
 The right hand rests on top of the left palm. Both palms face up while resting on the lap and making tips of the thumbs touch. This hand position reverses for women.
This Mudra it is commonly used for meditation.