Of Buddhist and Hindu origins, mudras are part of the practice of yoga as a way of affirming the intentions of practitioners. It is said that each Hindu deity – the elements of the Earth – represents a mudra according to its symbolism, creating an effect of well-being and health on the human body. Each finger symbolizes a deity or one of the elements of the earth:
Thumb – fire
Index finger – air
Middle finger – aakash
Ring finger – earth
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By joining the fingers in certain positions, an ideal balance for the mind and body is created, which invokes a divine power in the spiritual aspect. Therefore, it is important to remember that there are different types of mudras – with different effects and benefits. For example, some help regulate mood and others, like the ones we will share with you below, help control mood, change metabolism and regulate weight:
Surya Mudra
This mudra helps control obesity, mainly through appetite and acceleration of metabolism. In this mudra, the finger that symbolizes the earth – the ring finger – stimulates the one that symbolizes fire – the thumb.
Prithvi Mudra
On the other hand, this mudra helps reduce cholesterol, while facilitating weight loss. In this mudra the same fingers that symbolize earth and fire are stimulated, only in a different position.
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