Yoga for fingers: 6 mudras that improve health

We have already talked about mudras, mystical gestures that help concentrate energy in the body. In that article we listed mudras for combating stress, in this article we will reveal mudras that improve health. According to the ideas of healers of the Ancient East, the projection points of the internal organs were concentrated on the hands, feet and ears. Ancient yogis knew that by influencing these zones in a certain way, this energy could be strengthened, stimulated and redistributed in the body.

Conscious practice of mudras will significantly improve your psycho-emotional and physiological state and will be an excellent addition to asanas.

It is advisable to perform the selected mudra no more than 5-6 times a day for 5-10 minutes. If you practice several mudras, rest for some time between them. Often, within a few minutes after composing the mudra, a person begins to feel its beneficial effects on the physical and emotional state. Compose mudras consciously - it is exclusively the internal attitude and completeness of experience that turns a gesture into a mudra.

Apana mudra

Technique: The thumb, middle and ring fingers are connected, the index and little fingers are extended.

Effects This mudra helps remove poisons and toxins through the skin and kidneys, and helps with poisoning. It also evens out your temper, which is directly related to the cleanliness of your liver. Mudra eliminates inflammatory processes in the liver, pancreas, stomach, small and large intestines, improves the functioning of the urinary system and can have an analgesic effect.

Effect of yoga for pancreatitis

For patients with pancreatitis, regular and correct performance of yoga has a variety of therapeutic effects:

Yoga improves the condition of the pancreas itself - a set of asanas allows you to stimulate blood circulation in the pancreatic tissues, improve the outflow of enzymes from it, and accelerate the recovery of the organ.
Yoga classes eliminate or reduce other pathological symptoms and syndromes associated with pancreatitis: the secretion of gastric juice and the outflow of bile are normalized, intestinal motility is stimulated, pain subsides, heartburn, nausea, bloating, flatulence, constipation or diarrhea go away.
Asanas, especially in combination with the spiritual practice of yoga, help patients with pancreatitis overcome depression, which inevitably occurs to one degree or another in all people with severe chronic diseases.

In general, yoga mobilizes the internal resources of the patient’s body to fight pancreatitis. This is manifested both in the patient’s psychological mood (the feeling of resentment and irritation with life and the people around him goes away, the desire to fight the disease is strengthened), and in his physical condition (fatigue and feeling of tiredness disappear, appetite normalizes, etc.).

Vajra mudra

Technique of execution The thumbs are straight and touch the lateral surfaces, the index fingers are also straightened and touch the inner surfaces, the remaining fingers are intertwined.

Effects Mudra bestows the Power of Indra: it concentrates energy in the form of a clot, similar to lightning. As a result, you become more focused when setting goals. This mudra is indicated for those who suffer from cardiovascular pathology, hypertension, circulatory failure and blood supply.

Basic rules and recommendations for treatment

To achieve positive dynamics of treatment, it is necessary to perform all exercises as accurately and correctly as possible. Moreover, it is very important to take into account a number of the following contraindications:

under no circumstances should you start practicing yoga during an exacerbation of pancreatic pathology or in the presence of acute painful sensations in the epigastric region,
classes should be postponed if several symptomatic signs of the disease appear at once, as well as with concomitant dysfunction of other internal organs,
It is necessary to stop exercising if, after finishing, discomfort occurs in the body.

It is worth knowing that the main part of yoga exercises is safe for any person suffering from pancreatic pathology, but there are a number of certain techniques that have an increased level of complexity, before performing which you should definitely consult with a qualified specialist.

The basic rules according to which classes should be conducted include:

Do exercises regularly, preferably in the morning.
The duration of one lesson must be more than 30-40 minutes.
Exercises should be carried out before eating or 2-3 hours after. It is also recommended to fulfill the biological needs of the body in bowel movements and bladder before classes.
The training room should be well ventilated with warm air.
Mandatory compliance with the respiratory act, especially when changing exercises.
All asanas, the effect of which is to strengthen and restore health, must be selected as a complex to eliminate a specific disease.

Mudra "Soaring Lotus"

Technique of execution The thumbs are connected by the terminal phalanges. The middle and index fingers are straightened and also close at the end phalanges. The ring and little fingers are intertwined and rest on the base of the middle finger of the opposite hand.

Effects Performing this mudra is recommended for diseases and inflammatory processes in the female reproductive system, as well as for diseases of the hollow organs: stomach, intestines, bladder, etc.

Yoga for pancreatitis - contraindications and possible harm of exercise

Many people associate yoga with complex, almost acrobatic exercises. And they naturally have a question: aren’t such bizarre postures and difficult exercises dangerous for pancreatitis?

But the fact is that proper yoga practice involves a smooth transition from simple to complex asanas, with gradual learning for the practitioner to control his body and mind. In addition, yoga for patients is built taking into account the disease, and asanas are selected accordingly: on the one hand, gentle so as not to cause aggravation and deterioration of the condition, and on the other hand, most effective in the fight against pancreatitis. Therefore, yoga needs to be learned from qualified specialists - preferably from doctors who have received additional education in the field of oriental medicine. If this is not possible, but you are determined to try the healing effects of yoga on yourself, be sure to first take the time to study the theory, and only then begin to perform simple asanas with their gradual complication. Most asanas, if performed correctly, are safe for the pancreas, although some should be treated with caution (for example, inverted poses).

There are certain contraindications to practicing yoga for pancreatitis.

Yoga is prohibited during periods of exacerbation of the disease.
If asanas are accompanied by abdominal pain, the appearance or intensification of other symptoms (nausea, vomiting, heartburn), or deterioration in general well-being, classes should be temporarily stopped and consult a specialist about the possibility of resuming them.

General recommendations for practicing yoga for pancreatitis

Perform the complexes daily, preferably in the morning. If you practice in the middle or at the end of the working day, then performing asanas should be preceded by a short rest, aimed at freeing you from everyday worries and creating the mood for the lesson.
The duration of classes varies, but should not be less than 30 minutes, and for beginners - more than an hour.
Start exercising on an empty stomach (at least 3 hours should pass after eating and drinking water) and before starting exercise you need to empty your intestines and bladder.
The room should be warm, but well ventilated, without drafts.
After exiting a pose and before performing the next one, relax all tense muscles as much as possible.
Unlike yoga for healthy people, asanas for treatment should be constructed in the form of complexes of poses and performed with short-term fixation of the pose and its repeated repetition.
Follow the rule of maximum loads - each exercise must be performed at least once to the limit of your capabilities.
Be sure to finish the complex with Savasana (a relaxation pose from a supine position with alternate muscle relaxation and subsequent tension in the same order).
Perform exercises on a hard, flat surface (floor, ground) using a mat.

Varuna mudra

Technique of execution The little finger of the right hand touches the base of the thumb, which, in turn, is placed on the little finger. The left hand clasps the right hand from below, while the thumb of the left hand, with light pressure, is placed on the thumb of the right.

Effects The main purpose of this mudra is to remove unnecessary mucus and fluid from the body. It has a beneficial effect on the body during inflammation, accompanied by the release of pus or mucus, with a runny nose and liver diseases.

Breathing exercises

They are performed while sitting on a mat in any position convenient for the patient. A prerequisite is a straight spine, the absence of any muscle tension and effort in any phase of breathing.

Inhalation and exhalation should be done only with the stomach; the chest does not take part in the process and always remains motionless.
Take a deep breath and, without holding your breath, exhale deeply, at the end of which draw in the stomach and sphincter muscles. Hold your breath as you exhale for a comfortable period of time.
Expanding your stomach, fill your lungs 1/3 of the volume with air and hold your breath for 3 seconds. Continue to inflate your stomach and fill your lungs 2/3 full with air, hold your breath for 3 seconds. In the same way, take a full breath, and hold your breath for the third time for 3 seconds. While holding your breath, you should alternately, with effort, quickly draw in and inflate your stomach several times.
Exhale slowly by drawing in your stomach. Hold your breath as you exhale for 5-6 seconds, during which you alternately inflate and retract your stomach several times.

Repeat the entire cycle described above 3 times.

After performing the breathing exercise, it is recommended to simply sit, relaxing your muscles as much as possible, looking at 2-3 meters in front of you, and throwing all thoughts and worries out of your head.

Linga mudra

Technique: Hands are in front of the chest, palms folded, fingers clasped together. One thumb is placed in a vertical position and clasped between the thumb and index fingers of the other hand.

Effects This mudra stimulates the immune system, making the body more resistant to colds and chest infections. It generates heat and burns the mucus accumulated in the chest. Mudra also helps solve the problem of excess weight - with active practice, it is advisable to drink a lot of water and eat a lot of cooling foods.

Types of asanas

Yoga classes for the pancreas and stomach will help restore their optimal level of performance and overcome the disease. Asanas have a healing effect. To treat pancreatic pathology, it is necessary to select positions that are recommended only by qualified specialists. Strict implementation of all recommendations of professionals will lead to a quick positive result.

Back stretching exercise (Paschimottanasana)

Rejuvenates and tones the parenchymal organ. You need to sit on the floor surface with your legs stretched out. When inhaling, you need to bend your torso forward.

The index and middle fingers on each hand should be wrapped around the big toe. Raise your head, straighten your arms and look up, bending in parallel at the back, as pet cats do. The calf surface of the legs should fit snugly to the floor surface.

Take a deep breath, rest your elbows on the floor, and press your head and chest to your feet. It is recommended to maintain this pose from 1 to 5 minutes.

Performing an abdominal lock (Uddiyana Bandha)

It will help restore digestive processes, eliminate intestinal obstruction and have a strengthening effect on the condition of all organs located in the peritoneal cavity.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and lean your body slightly forward. Bend your knees slightly, placing your palms on the front of your thighs.

Take a deep breath, tilting your head so that your chin is pressed against the cavity in the subclavian area. Hold your breath and draw in your stomach for a short period of time, from 5 to 10 seconds, while simultaneously moving your hands to the side of the pelvis.

Exit from the pose is carried out in the following sequence: first you need to relax your stomach and exhale, and then raise your head. Repetitions should be 3 or more.