In this article, we discuss What is Surya Mudra? How does it work? The word “Surya” derived from Sanskrit means “Sun” and “Mudra” means gesture. Surya Mudra is one of the most effective ways to redirect Sun energy. In Hasta Mudra shastra there are approximately 399 Mudras thus called “Hand Gesture” By performing certain hand gestures with Yoga asana or Pranayama one can get optimum benefit from that “Tattva” (Element)
What is Surya Mudra? How does it work?
As we know, the Sun represents Universal Power and everyone depends on the sun for its sustainable energy. So, when you perform the Surya Mudra, your body becomes as powerful as the Sun. The Surya Mudra is a hand gesture that increases the fire element and eliminates the earth element in the body. The Surya Mudra is also known as “Agni Vardhak Mudra” “Pruthvi Shaman Mudra” or “Weight loss Mudra”
The Science of Surya Mudra
The Surya Mudra is a Powerful gesture using the Ring Finger and Thumb simultaneously. The ring finger represents “Pruthvi Tattva” (earth element) and the Thumb represents “Agni Tattva” (Fire element) when performing the Surya Mudra your body generates heat and Yoga Shastra What is Yoga? Is Yoga Beneficial or not? It offers us many ways to harness the sun’s energy within the body.
When performing the Surya Mudra with specific Yoga Asana or with Pranayama, you get more benefits of Mudra as well as that Asana. This Mudra helps to heal and reduce cold systems in the body. What is Pranayama?
The therapeutic benefits of the Surya Mudra are that it elevates the body’s fire element and helps you reduce excess fat.
Our chakra also activates from any of the five elements performing specific hand gestures, while you perform the Surya Mudra it activates the Solar plexus or Manipur Chakra, the seat of our personal power and inner fire. The solar plexus resonates with the fire element.
Hence, the Surya Mudra is associated with sharpness of mind and flexibility of body and muscles. Let us discuss How to perform the Surya Mudra.
Method:
Step 1.: Select a calm and clean place where fresh air running around you.
Step 2.: Sit on your Yoga mate in a comfortable pose like “Sukhasana” “Siddhasana” or “Padmasana”
Step 3.: Keep your both hands on your knees
Step 4.: Keep your eyes closed and do deep breathing three times, he relaxes.
Step 5.: First, open your palm, then bend only your Ring finger.
Step 6.: Put your thumb in that bent ring finger and press gently.
Step 6.: Other fingers will remain open and straight.
Step 7.: Keep your breathing pattern normal, do not increase or decrease your breath.
Step 9.: Focus on your breathing (Inhaling and exhaling) and witness your entire mind and body.
Step 10.: Keep a slight smile on your face, witness the power of the Sun
Step 11.: Sit in a meditative pose, and observe the dark space behind your eyes.
Note:
- Focus on Manipur Chakra while performing the Surya Mudra.
- Do not press your thumb harshly, otherwise, your finger gets pain.
- Nowadays people perform Hasta Mudra during walking, standing or sitting in front of the television but do not perform the Surya Mudra in such a way because it generates heat (fire element) therefore it is advisable to perform the Surya Mudra in Meditative Pose or with Pranayama.
Time:
5 to 15 minutes daily.
Benefits:
- The Surya Mudra increases the fire element and decreases the earth elements, it maintains the metabolism.
- Reduce cold, dry throat, sore throat, painful joints and flu.
- While practising this mudra in Meditation, gives us mental peace and sharpens our mental strength.
- Improving our memory power and concentration is very beneficial for students and service class people.
- It is connected with Manipur Chakra, thus it regulates gastric trouble.
- Help to reduce weight.
- Improve your inner strength.
- Remove your addiction.
- Remove your laziness.
- Helps to maintain proper blood circulation in the body.
- Improve your decision power.
- Lowers your cholesterol thus helping to reduce the chance of health attack
- Helps to cure diabetes.
Caution:
- As this mudra generates heat, therefore your practice if you are suffering from “Pitta Dosh”
- Stop when you feel fatigued or ill.
- Do not wear warm clothes, wear loose and comfortable clothes.
- If one is pregnant or has undergone some surgery should take advice from their doctor.
- A person suffering from Blood Pressure should contact their doctor before performing the Surya Mudra.
FAQs: What is Surya Mudra? How does it work?
Many people ask questions regarding what should be taken care of while performing Surya Mudra. Below mention are the answers.
Q1.: Who can perform the Surya Mudra?
Ans: Anyone can perform the Surya Mudra provided the person has not undergone any treatments.
Q2.: When can Surya Mudra perform?
Ans.: Anytime. (for want of spiritual benefit perform the Surya Mudra from 4 am to 6 am called Brahma Muhurta)
Q3.: Can the Surya Mudra Perform after a meal or tea-coffee?
Ans.: NO. (Can perform after 2 hours)
Q4.: Can the Surya Mudra perform before a meal?
Ans: Yes.
Q5. Which season is beneficial for performing the Surya Mudra?
Ans: Any season (When the person is comfortable) But more beneficial in Winter.
Q6.: Students can perform the Surya Mudra?
Ans.: Yes, Students and Service class people.
Q7.: How to perform this mudra by a Fatty person who is not able to sit on the ground
Ans.: The Surya Mudra can perform on a chair too.
You know What is Surya Mudra? How does it work? If it is performed with meditative pose and Yoga Asana it is more beneficial because it gives combined effects on your body, and you become fit and fine mentally as well as Physically.
Tip:
The person having a Cold problem should do the Surya Mudra regularly as it stimulates the Solar Plexus.
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