Stretch your ring finger with your thumb and hold it for a few seconds. You’ll love the reason!
Have you ever tried a simple hand movement and felt a little different? Try this: gently touch the tip of your ring finger with your thumb and hold it there for a few moments. You might be interested in the reason behind it!
For many centuries, people practicing wellness techniques have used simple hand positions called “mudras.” These “mudras” are like quiet gestures for your hands and are thought to help with feeling calm, focusing your mind, and finding a good balance within yourself. You will often see these “subtle finger positions” used during yoga and meditation. It is believed that doing these regularly can help your feelings and your body feel better over time.
One of these “mudras” involves stretching out your ring finger and then “gently pressing it with your thumb.” This action, along with many others, is part of an old system of practices, especially in traditions like Ayurveda and yoga philosophy. While there haven’t been a lot of big scientific studies specifically on “mudras,” many people who practice them say they feel more peaceful, can focus better, and are more aware in the present moment when they do them regularly.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the well-known “mudras,” how to do them, and some of the possible good things they might offer if you include them in your everyday way of taking care of yourself.
1. Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge)
How to Perform:
- Sit in a way that feels comfortable for you. You can sit with your legs crossed or on a chair.
- Place your hands on your knees with your palms facing up.
- Softly bring the tip of your pointer finger to touch the tip of your thumb.
- Keep your other three fingers relaxed and stretched out.
Potential Benefits:
- It may help you think more clearly and focus better.
- It can encourage a feeling of being calm, especially when you are meditating.
- It is often used to help with being more mindful and reducing tiredness in your mind.
2. Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Air)
How to Perform:
- Bend your pointer finger down towards the palm of your hand.
- Gently press that bent finger down with the bottom part of your thumb.
- Keep your other fingers comfortably stretched out.
Potential Benefits:
- It is traditionally used to help calm down nervous energy.
- It might help with feelings of being restless or tense.
- Some people who practice this use it to help with their digestion and make their joints more flexible.
3. Prithvi Mudra (Mudra of Earth)
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