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MODULE-5 prāńāyāma

Yogic Practices
Precautions

1. Don’t do in fever or having pitta Prakriti.

2. Don’t do it for long duration as it will affect organs.

Prithvi Mudra

Sanskrit term, Prithvi means “the vast one” and is also
Note the name of Earth.

This mudra is useful to increase earth element and
decrease fire element in body. Fig.22.6: Prithvi Mudra

Method

1. Sit in any meditative pose.

2. Touch the tips of the ring finger and the thumb with slight pressure.

Benefits

1. It increases strength and endurance of the body.
2. In a lean and thin person, this mudra is highly beneficial for overall health.

3. It gives relief from ulcers and burning sensations.

4. Beneficial in jaundice and fever.

Duration

Regular practice of 30-45 minutes 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.
Precautions

1. Kapha dosha prakriti person should do it for small duration.

Pran Mudra

The word “Pran” means life. The practice of Pran Mudra
strengthens all the five pranas in our body.

Method

1. Sit in any meditative pose.

2. Touch the tips of little finger, ring finger and thumb
with slight pressure. Fig.22.7: Pran Mudra

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