Linga Mudra: Steps and Benefits

This Mudra increases bodily heat as it reinforces the fire element. Linga Mudra is the best mudra to improve fire element in the body which helps to increase pita humor.

Steps:

• ·       The Linga Mudra can be performed   while standing up or      seated.
• ·      Bring both hands in front of your body  and clasp them so  that the fingers are  intertwined.
•        Ensure that the left thumb is pointing vertically upwards and encircle it with the thumb and   index finger of the right hand.

Effect: The fire in the thumb is activated and is able to increase uninhibited.

Benefits:

• ·        Hypothermia – Shivering and chills due to cold weather can be controlled
• ·        Ailments caused by over production of mucus such as wet cough, colds, sinusitis etc. can be cured
• ·        Asthma, bronchitis, T.B., pleurisy are cured
• ·        Discomfort experienced in an air conditioned room is relieved by this Mudra
• ·        Difficulty in breathing can be relieved by this Mudra immediately and one can get good sleep
• ·        Regulates the flow of the menstrual cycle.
• ·        It also helps to boost the immune system and makes the body more resistant to colds and similar infections.
• ·        This Mudra also helps with weight loss.

Time Duration: This mudra can be practice only when there is a necessary. Linga mudra duration is 30 minutes.

Precautions: If you are suffering from fever or pita Prakriti, then don’t do this.