VAIDIK CHIKITSAK

The Sanskrit word “bhastrika” means “bellows” mostly used by blacksmiths to melt metal. Like the bellows fan the fire similarly Bhastrika Pranayama surges the flow of air into the body to produce heat at both the physical and subtle level–stoking the inner fire of mind and body. This pranayama when done regularly removes blockages from the nose and chest. It is suitable for asthmatic patients and removes inflammation of the throat. Bhastrika increases the gastric fire. Pranayama improves appetite and digestion capacity. Starting position: -------------------------- Do preliminary conditioning in Sukhasana or any other meditative posture. Sit on a firm chair with an upright backrest, if unable to sit on the floor. Keep the body above the waist straight and the spine erect. Eyes can be kept closed. How to do Bhastrika Pranayama? The Sequence of steps: ------------------------------------ Take in a deep breath and breathe out forcefully through the nose, without any str...

This mudra is the combination of apana mudra and vayu Mudra. The person who is doing this mudra will get the benefits of both the mudras. Apana vayu is also called as mritsanjeevani mudra. This mudra can snatch a person away from the clutches of death in the cases of heart attack. How to do ----------------- Sit on a yoga mat or on a chair in comfortable position, also can close your eyes. Touch the tip of the middle and Ring finger with the tip of the thumb. The index finger should touch the base of the thumb finger. The little finger remains straight. This can be done with both the hands. You can also place the back of your hands onto the knees. While doing this mudra concentrate on breathing inhale and exhale slowly. Time duration ----------------------- This mudra is recommended to practice for 15-45 minutes per day or even in 3 sets a day This mudra can be practiced at anytime and anywhere Key benefits -------------------- Prevents from heart disease, i...

The meaning of the Sanskrit word vayu implies air(gas) and the vayu Mudra helps to regulate the element of air inside the body. How to do ------------------ Sit down on a yoga mat or on a chair in comfortable position, also can close your eyes. Fold the index finger and place it at the base of the thumb. Gently press the thumb over the index finger. Keep the remaining three fingers straight. It can be done with two hands. You can also place the back of your hands on the knees. While doing this mudra concentrate on breathing inhale and exhale slowly Time duration ----------------------- This mudra is recommended to practice for 15-45 per day, also you can split by doing 3 times a day Key benefits -------------------- Reduces all disorders in the stomach Useful against paralysis Increases immunity against cold and cough Helpful to relief from chest pain Reduces pain in knee, joint and shoulder Caution -------------- Don't do this Mudra after getting t...

Speciality ---------------- The meaning of the Sanskrit word prithvi signifies earth. This mudra increases the prithvi (earth) element within the body. It can also be called Agni shaamak mudra. Steps of how to do ----------------------------- Sit down on a yoga mat or on a chair in comfortable position, also can close your eyes Join the tip of the Ring finger with the tip of the thumb finger Apply a gentle pressure on the tips Keep the remaining fingers straight It can be done with both the hands You can also place the back of your hands onto the knees While doing this mudra concentrate on breathing, inhale and exhale slowly Time duration ------------------------- This mudra is recommended to practice for 15-45 minutes per day Even you can split up and do this for 10-15 minutes three times a day This mudra can be practiced at anytime and anywhere Key benefits --------------------- Increases the vitamin consumption in the body Helps to reduce hair loss R...

Speciality of aakash mudra The practice of aakash mudra helps to reunite with the collective consiousness and get elimination from negative emotions and will be replaced by positive emotions. This mudra can also be called as mudra for enlightenment. Steps of how to do Sit down on a yoga mat or on a chair in comfortable position, also can close your eyes. Join the tip of the middle finger with the tip of the thumb finger It should be done with a gentle contact without pressing it hard Keep the remaining fingers straight It can be done with both the hands You can also place the back of your hands onto the knees While doing this mudra concentrate on breathing. Inhale and exhale slowly Time duration This mudra is recommended to practice for 10-45 minutes per day. Even you can do it 3 times a day with 10-15 minutes per session For better results it should be done between 02:00-06:00 am or 02:00-06:00 pm Key benefits Helps to strengthen the Bones Good treatment ...