3 Mudras for the Autumn Season

There are Yoga and Ayurveda practices that can support us in this time. Here, I’d like to focus on one practice that’s extremely underused as a therapeutic approach—mudras!

Mudras are practical and accessible practices. They are less intimidating, less demanding, and easier to apply to your life without diluting the essence of Yoga. However, it is disappointing to see Mudras often being ignored in Yoga practice as a whole or misused as a photo op during asanas. 

Here are three Mudras you can try to make friends with this vata season: 

1. SAMANA MUDRA FOR DIGESTION

This mudra can be practiced immediately after meals if your vata is manifesting as bloating, flatulence, or cramping. Using one hand or both, hold it for 2 minutes, 3 times a day. You can also incorporate it into your day if you would like to practice it as a preventative measure.  

2. SHWASI CHIKITSA FOR EASING BREATH 

Practice this mudra right upon waking up or before bedtime if you experience wheezing, shallowness, or choppiness in breath. Please note that this is not a replacement or alternative for a medical intervention but a preventative practice for seasonal care and complementary support.  

3. SURINA MUDRA FOR SLEEP

This mudra helps in calming down a rajasic, restless, hyperactive mind. Practice it seated or in a lying down position right before bed, holding it with ease in one or both hands and sensing your body ease into a deep sleep. 

Learn more about the power of mudras in my 30-hour online training starting Saturday, September 26! Learn more.