Anguli Mudra

Anguli Mudras are the gestures of fingers which are performed during Pranayams and meditations. These mudras are the gestures that direct the flow of energy into an individual’s body. According to Yogic Tantra, these mudra yoga techniques stimulate different areas of the brain.
There are many different yoga mudras and each of them has a different benefit. Some of them are listed below:

1. Gyan Mudra

Gyan Mudra is the first mudra pose which is also known as the ‘Mudra of Knowledge’.

Benefits of Gyan Mudra
As the name suggests, this mudra is meant to increase concentration and memory power. It has the ability to cure insomnia.



2. Vayu Mudra                                                                    
Vayu Mudra can be practiced in a standing, sitting or lying down posture. There is no compulsion of doing this at an empty stomach.  Once the benefits from this mudra are achieved, stop doing it.

Benefits of Vayu Mudra
As the name suggests Vayu mudra, it balances the air element within a human body.

3. Agni Mudra
Agni Mudra should be practiced only in sitting position early in the morning with an empty stomach. Maintain this mudra for at least 15 mins every day.

Benefits of Agni Mudra
Agni Mudra helps to dissolve the extra fat boosting metabolism and controls obesity. It also controls high cholesterol levels.

4. Prithvi Mudra
Prithvi Mudra is also performed in the early morning while doing the meditation. However it can be done at anytime and for any duration.
Benefits of Prithvi Mudra
Prithvi Mudra helps to improve blood circulation throughout the body. This mudra increases patience, tolerance and concentration while meditating.

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