Prithvi Mudra: Steps, Benefits and Duration

Prithvi or the earth is one of the major element our body is comprised of. This element builds and invigorates the tissues and increase vitality, strength and endurance. This element is associated with smell and hence it helps to overcome nasal disorders.

How To Do Prithvi Mudra: Join the tip of the ring finger with the tip of the thumb. You may practice Prithvi Mudra while traveling, watching T.V, anywhere and anytime.

Effect: Since the elements fire and earth have qualities opposed to each other, Prithvi Mudra when formed cools the body and reduces the fire and helps overcome disorders of emaciation, fever and inflammation.

Benefits:

• ·        Treats lack of stamina or endurance.
• ·        Treats emaciation and weight loss.
• ·        Helps to expedite the union of bones in case of a fracture.
• ·        Degeneration of articular cartilage is treated.
• ·        Paralysis
• ·        Poliomyelitis
• ·        Paresis
• ·        Hair loss, premature graying of hair
• ·        Acidity
• ·        Jaundice is cured
• ·        This Mudra provides A,B,C,D,E,K vitamins
• ·        Dry, cracked, burning, mature skin
• ·        Weakness atrophied muscles.
• ·        Burning in hands, feet, and head
• ·        Makes the mind generous

Time Duration: Thirty to forty-five minutes of regular practice is enough to get good results. You can do it anytime or in any place but the morning hour or when you are in meditation is the best choice to get best results.

Side effects: The practice of this mudra has no major side effects. But the people who are obsessed and have asthma will face some problems. It is better that overweight people avoid the practice of it.