General Guidelines for Mudra Practicing
- One should practice mudras in sitting postures either in meditation pose or sitting on chair keeping the back straight.
- One should not practice Mudra full stomach.
- One should discontinue the Mudra in case of uneasiness or pain in any part of the body.
- It is important to know the benefits & contraindications of the Mudra before you adopt it.
- It is very important to press the right points when taking the hand in Mudra. For e.g. in
- Gyan Mudra one should press the thumb with the index finger at the point when pulsation like the heartbeat is felt and in case of Varun Mudra press the triangular tip of the little finger with the triangular tip of the thumb (as shown in fig.). If pressed near the nail it lead to dehydration else it helps in balancing and activating the water element in the body.
- For optimum benefits practice Mudra with both hands.
- It is important to be regular and consistent in practicing to yield permanent results.
- Do not continue practicing the same Mudra after achieving results.
- One should practice spiritual & healing mudras for 45 minutes to have victory over the Mudra or one may practice in many times a day prolonging the time period of holding every time.