In this article, we discuss What is Varun Mudra? How does it work? The word “Varun” derived from Sanskrit means “Rain” or “Water” and “Mudra” means gesture. The Varun Mudra is one of the most effective ways to activate the water elements, the largest element of the Human Body.
In Hasta Mudra shastra there are approximately 399 Mudras, and 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 Varun Mudra? How does it work?
As we know, our body gets power from the food we intake, the same way our body requires certain water levels to regulate blood flow throughout our body. When performing Varun Mudra we use the last finger and thumb, the last finger represents the water element and the thumb represents the fire element.
The Varun Mudra increases the water level, therefore it is also known as “Jal Vardhak Mudra” – “Jal” means water “Vardhak” means to improve and “Mudra” means a gesture of the hand. What are Mudras? How do they work?
The science of Varun Mudra
The Varun Mudra is a Powerful gesture using the Last finger and thumb simultaneously. The Last finger represents “Jal Tattva” (water element) and the Thumb represents “Agni Tattva” (fire element) when performing the Varun Mudra, you get peace of mind, and you become cool and calm.
Water is also used as a symbol of freedom & fluidity because of its floating nature it starts flowing till it finds a stable place thus performing the Varun Mudra with specific Yoga Asana or with Pranayama brings mental stability to a person hence it is also called “Seal of Mental Clarity” the “Gesture of Mental Purity”
As the Varun Mudra increases the water level, the therapeutic benefits of the Varun Mudra are that it calms our mind and reduces “Pitta Dosh” in the body.
Sacral Chakra is associated with “Jal Tattva” (water element) Varun Mudra helps in maintaining proper water balance within the body through activating the Varun 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, be relaxed.
Step 5.: First, open your palm then bend only your Last finger in such a way the tip of the last finger touches the tip of your thumb.
Step 6.: Touch your thumb to the tip of your little finger naturally.
Step 7.: 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 (How Inhaling and exhaling) witness your entire mind and body.
Step 10.: Slight smile on your face and witness the Jal Tattva.
Step 11.: Sit in a meditative pose, and observe the dark space behind your eyes.
Note:
- Focus on the Sacral Chakra while performing the Varun Mudra.
- Do not press your thumb harshly otherwise, your finger gets pain.
- Nowadays people perform Hasta Mudra while walking, standing or sitting in front of the television to get more benefits of Varun Mudra use it with Meditative Pose or with Pranayama. What is Pranayama?
Time:
5 to 15 minutes daily.
Benefits:
- Varun Mudra stimulates your sacral chakra, thus it balances the disease related to this chakra.
- The Varun Mudra increases the water level in the body, it improves blood circulation.
- Beneficial in dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin and dry hair as Varun Mudra maintains proper water lever.
- Improve taste and other tongue disorders.
- Remove Hyper Activity.
- Remove Pitta Dosh
- Rehydrate tissues and cells at a cellular level.
- Reduce constipation and dehydration.
- Helps to reduce cholesterol and stomach ulcers.
- Helpful in disorders such as anaemia and skin diseases such as petechiae
- Helps to cure diabetes.
Caution:
- As this mudra increases the water level so slower your practice if you are suffering from “Cold”
- Stop when you feel fatigued or ill.
- Put on a little warm cloth.
- 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 Varun Mudra.
- Slower the practice of the Varun Mudra during the Monsoon season.
We very well understand What is Varun Mudra? How does it work? Let us talk about FAQs
FAQs:
Q1.: Who can perform the Varun Mudra?
Ans: Anyone can perform the Varun Mudra provided the person has not undergone any treatments.
Q2.: When can Varun Mudra perform?
Ans.: Anytime. (more beneficial performing afternoon)
Q3.: Can the Varun Mudra Perform after a meal or tea coffee?
Ans.: NO. (Can perform after 2 hours)
Q4.: Can the Varun Mudra perform before a meal?
Ans: Yes.
Q5. Which season is beneficial for performing the Varun Mudra?
Ans: Any season (When the person is comfortable) But more beneficial in Summer and winter.
Q6.: Students can perform the Varun 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 Varun Mudra can perform on a chair too.
You know What is Varun Mudra? 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 Pitta Dosh should do the Varun Mudra regularly as it stimulates the Sacral Chakra.
- The person working in a factory or a hard worker should do Varun Mudra in his break.
For more illustration watch below mention video.