Yoga not only involves asanas but postures also play an important role. According to Ayurveda, each yoga posture is unique whether Vayu Mudra, Agni Mudra, Prithvi Mudra, Gyan Mudra or Shoonya Mudra, Varuna Mudra and any other. There is a deep secret hidden in every yoga posture. In ancient times, sages and sages used to perform yoga postures to balance the five elements air, water, fire, earth and sky inside the body. When these five elements are unbalanced then the person becomes vulnerable to diseases. Our fingers have the characteristics of these elements and each of these five elements has a specific and important function inside the body. This is the reason why people still practice yoga asanas. The use of mudra adjusts the flow of energy – affecting the balance of air, fire, water, earth, ether
Generally, the five elements found in the body are mentioned through fingers only. Therefore, Hasta Yoga posture is more popular. Mudra is a yogic hand posture, mostly used in meditation or pranayama practice to direct the flow of energy within the body using the hands.
Here we give a detail explanation about the Prithvi mudra and why it is important, benefits of Prithvi mudra and how to do and side effects also.
Prithvi Mudra
Prithvi mudra is also very important in hand gestures. The ring finger represents the earth’s elements. Earth is called Prithvi. Earth is considered as one of the elements within the human body. Hence, that hand gesture made with a ring finger or Anamika finger known as Prithvi Mudra.
A Sanskrit term, Prithvi means “the vast one” and known as Earth; mudra means “gesture,” “mark” or “seal.”
In this mudra, the tips of the ring fingers joining with the tips of thumb. The ring finger represents the Earth element, whereas the thumb represents the Fire element.
The mudra increases the Prithvi (earth) element within the body. At the same time, it decreases the Agni (fire) element within the body. Therefore, it can also be called Agni Shaamak Mudra. Prithvi mudras are beneficial for healing and promoting spiritual balance in the body.
In other words, the Earth element is a vital component of bones, cartilage, skin, hair, nails, muscles, tendons, internal organs, etc. It builds and invigorates these tissues. The Earth element is also associated with the nose. Therefore, it can be used to overcome nasal disorders.
As the mudra is known as Agni-Shaamak mudra that reduces fire and disorders of Agni-excess like emaciation, fever, inflammation.
Steps To Do Prithvi Mudra (Mudra of Earth)
There are some simple steps that will explain how to do this Prithvi Hasta Mudra.
- First of all, sit in any comfortable seating posture and place the hands with palm pointing upwards on the thighs or the knees.
- Meditation postures like Padmasana, Siddhasana, and Vajrasana, etc. are ideal for the practice of mudras.
- Close your eyes and take some deep breaths with the awareness of the breathing process.
- Now fold your ring finger and tap the tip of the ring finger to the tip of the thumb.
- The rest of the three fingers should be kept extended as much as possible.
- Removing all thoughts from the mind has to focus the mind only on OM.
- In addition, it should be done with both hands simultaneously.
- Do not decrease or increase the speed of breath from your side.
- Perform this pose for 35 minutes at a stretch every day or for 10 to 12 minutes three times a day.
You can practice Prithi Mudra by standing in Tadasana Yoga (Mountain pose), otherwise sitting on a chair.
The mudra is beneficial for the body in many ways, it helps in curing various types of diseases, let us know the benefits of Prithvi mudra in detail.
Benefits Of Prithvi Mudra (Mudra of Earth)
Prithvi Mudra is the just opposite of Agni Mudra, Agni Mudra helps in reducing weight by generating heat in the body while Prithvi Mudra helps in increasing the weight of the body. Those who are low in weight and those who want to gain weight, practice the Prithvi mudra posture daily.
This mudra also improves body strength.
It is famously known for increases the Prithvi (earth) element within the body. and the earth element is a vital component of bodily tissues like bones, cartilage, skin, hair, nails, flesh, muscles, tendons, internal organs, etc.
The Earth mudra or element is also associated with the nose. Therefore, it can be used to overcome nasal disorders. And also used to overcome disorders caused by Kapha deficiency.
This mudra increases the Earth element in the body, which increases the immunity of the body, which fights various types of diseases.
Mudra of Earth increases the lack of stamina or endurance.
This mudra helps in the regeneration of hair by the fixed pressure of the ring finger.
Prithvi Mudra is also beneficial for those are suffering from ulcers.
By doing Prithvi mudra, weakness, and weakness in the body are removed. Also, the skin of the face becomes clean and shiny.
Time Interval
Of course, all the mudras are very effective when you do them between 4-6 am in the morning, because at this time you can get a silent and calm environment, which is most essential for any mudra and yoga.
If you practice this daily in winter or when the weather changes, then 30 minutes will give you good results. Practicing this mudra in the morning and evening is more fruitful. Prithvi Hasta mudra can be practiced in the morning and evening for 10-12 minutes.
Side Effects
However, all mudras are beneficial to us without any side-effects. But no pressure should be applied on the finger. Pressure means, your mind is restless and not stable. As a result, nothing at all. Perform this mudra freely.
Conclusion
While mudras are part of traditional practices, their effectiveness is subjective, and scientific evidence supporting their specific health benefits may be limited.
