The use of the following four hasta mudras are generally made to control the high blood pressure:-
- Gyan Hasta Mudra as seen in the pic 1 – which is a stress buster – one of the chief causes of high bp,
2.) Vyan Hasta Mudra as seen in pic 2 – a combo of Air and Space elements or a combo of Gyan and Akash Hasta mudras is responsible to distribute oxygen in our body to regulate our nervous system and to keep in check all kinds of excessiveness including excess or high bp – and this is also very important to be seen that the Gyan and Akash – the two parts of the Vyan Hasta Mudra are Peace giving- Stress Buster and Detoxifying – bp regulator respectively!
3. Apan Vayu or Heart Mudra or Sanjeevani hasta mudra which is a combo of Vayu and Apan Mudras as seen in pic 3. Here the use of Vayu mudra- a natural body organs stiffness, congestion & pains remover, keeps the high blood pressure causing – excessive flow of wind in the arteries under check by decreasing the excess of air and Apan mudra again a combo of Akash and Prithvi mudras- a natural detoxifyng due to the application of Akash Tatva and, ensures the free flow of the Pranic Vayu by getting sufficient space by the application of akash mudra, making the unwanted body toxinx and mental burdon out of body and mind to give peace and the Prithvi mudra makes our heart components healthy as body organs including heart and arteries strengthener – the Earth Element forming Prithvi mudra, also plays its important role as a part of Apan and Apan Vayu Mudra! Apan Vayu Mudra: Heart Mudra • Apan Vayu Mudra is one of the most important healing Mudras. It strengthens the heart, regulates palpitations and eases gastric problem. This Mudra is specially recommended for all people who are 40+. This Mudra is also called as the ‘Mritasanjeevani Mudra’, as it provides immediate relief to a person suffering from cardiac arrest. It eases the pain and improves blood circulation when under angina attack. This Mudra is very helpful for persons suffering from high blood pressure (BP) too. It is also called detoxification Mudra as it is helpful in removing obstructions, blockages in the system and detoxifies the body. How does it work? • According to Ayurveda, any imbalance in the three “doshas” – Vata, Pitta and Kapha causes diseases. Apan Vayu Mudra restores balance in these three ‘doshas’. Apan Vayu Mudra stimulates and strengthens the blood circulatory system – digestive system, respiratory system, excretory system and the nervous system. • Folding the index finger reduces the air element, which helps to relieve pain and relax the body and mind. Connection of the thumb, middle finger and ring finger increases the fire element and the earth element, which helps to detoxify and cleanse the body, supply more oxygen to heart arteries and increase the power of the heart. The increase of earth element also contributes to improved vitality. • Apan Vayu Mudra is one of the most important healing Mudras. It strengthens the heart, regulates palpitations and eases gastric problem. This Mudra is specially recommended for all people who are 40+. This Mudra is also called as the ‘Mritasanjeevani Mudra’, as it provides immediate relief to a person suffering from cardiac arrest. It eases the pain and improves blood circulation when under angina attack. This Mudra is very helpful for persons suffering from high blood pressure (BP) too. It is also called detoxification Mudra as it is helpful in removing obstructions, blockages in the system and detoxifies the body. How does it work? • According to Ayurveda, any imbalance in the three “doshas” – Vata, Pitta and Kapha causes diseases. Apan Vayu Mudra restores balance in these three ‘doshas’. Apan Vayu Mudra stimulates and strengthens the blood circulatory system – digestive system, respiratory system, excretory system and the nervous system. • Folding the index finger reduces the air element, which helps to relieve pain and relax the body and mind. Connection of the thumb, middle finger and ring finger increases the fire element and the earth element, which helps to detoxify and cleanse the body, supply more oxygen to heart arteries and increase the power of the heart. The increase of earth element also contributes to improved vitality. Benefits of Heart Mudra • Helps cure chronic heart problems, heart pain, artery blocks and other ailments related to heart. • It can be used as a first aid remedy during heart attack. • Severe acid reflux (GERD), digestion problems gets cured with 10 minutes practice of this mudra. Acid reflux causes indigestion and might also cause headache as a side effect. It is also recommended to drink 1 litre of water and practice this mudra. In 10 minutes, the excess of food and acids are pushed out in form of vomiting. This is a great cure for acid reflux. Antacids do have similar effect but this is a natural remedy. • Helps to stop unwanted blinking of the eyes. • Balances the vata and pitta dosha in your body. Hence, beneficial for all health issues related to vata and/or pitta imbalance. • It is a good substitute for general painkillers like ibuprofen, diclofenac and paracetamol. It can be used to lessen the general pain and aches like headache, toothache, backache, neck pain, joints pain and arthritis. • It is highly effective in respiratory diseases like asthma. This Mudra, by cleansing the blood circulatory system, also helps the lungs in their functioning. People who suffer from difficult breathing while climbing stairs or walking fast should do this Mudra for about 10 minutes before climbing stairs; they will feel much better. • It is also highly effective in curing migraine. Migraine or headache is primarily due to weak digestion or excited nerves. This Mudra calms the nervous system and strengthens digestive system therefore leaving no cause for migraine. • Note: People suffering from cardiac ailments should perform Apan Vayu mudra on a regular basis. In fact, it is believed that it is a very good emergency treatment in case of a heart attack. It allows the patient to arrive safely to a hospital without causing any damage to the heart. • Note: You can further improve energisation of the inner circulation of the heart by mentally chanting the mantras, “OM HRAAM NAMAHA” on inhaling and “OM HREEM NAMAHA” on exhaling while doing the Mudra.
4. Last though not least, the use of Pran Mudra does the roll of a body immuniser to heal and protect us from all kinds of the Psycho and Physical ailments! That is why – Pran Mudra is a really known as a Finishing Hasta Mudra as it makes us Safe and Secure!
How To: As per ones convenience, Gyan mudra may be practiced with prayers in morning and or evening. Heart Mudra may be best practiced immediately after taking meals for 16 minutes. Vyan Hasta mudra may also be practiced in day as it help spreading sufficient oxygen to our body organs and makes us move to attend our day to day business with ease and comforts – and that’s why- Vyan is also rightly known as Movement Mudra! In the evening, Pran Mudra practice removes all the day long tiredness. A little before sleeping, the simultaneously practice of Gyan mudra in one hand and Pran mudra in other hand say in right hand for 10-15 minutes and then exchanging the position of hands and these two mudras – ensures better sleeping at night!
