Prithwi Mudra Benefits

Prithwi Mudra Benefits

Popularly known as Prithvi mudra, this mudra increases the Prithvi (earth) element within the body. At the same time, it decreases the Agni (fire) element. Therefore, it can also be called Agni-shaamak mudra.
Method:This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the ring finger and the thumb.
Effects : Prithvi-vardhak mudra increases the Prithvi (earth) element within the body but decreases the Agni (fire) element within the body.The element earth is a vital component of bodily tissues like bones, cartilage, skin, hair, nails, flesh, muscles, tendons, internal organs, etc. Practice of Prithvi-vardhak mudra builds and invigorates these tissues. In other words, this mudra increases vitality, strength and endurance. However, it should be practised in moderation by people who already have an excess of kapha in their bodies. The element Agni (fire) is concerned with body-temperature and metabolism. Since Prithvi-vardhak (= Agni-shaamak) mudra reduces fire, it can be used to pacify an overactive Agni and overcome disorders of Agni-excess like emaciation, fever, inflammation, etc. The element fire is also a component of bodily humor Pitta. Therefore, Prithvi-vardhak (= Agni-shaamak) mudra is an excellent mudra for people with a pronounced Pitta constitution. They can regularly use this mudra even to avoid illness.
Benefits: Prithvi-vardhak mudra can be used to treat the following disorders:
1. Chronic fatigue, general debility, convalescence,
2. Lack of Stamina or endurance,
3. Inexplicable, weight-loss, emaciation,
4. Osteoporosis osteomalacia(diminished bone-density, rickets,)
5. Fracture(to expedite union),
6. Degeneration of articular cartilage(Osteo –Arthritis),
7. Weak, atrophied muscles myopahties,
8. Paresis, paralysis, poliomyelitis,
9. Dry,cracked, burning ,mature skin,
20. Brittle nails,
!2. Hair-los, premature graying of hair,
13. Burning in eyes, stomach(acidity), urine, anus, hands, feet, head,
14. Aphthous ulcers in the mouth,
15. Ulcers in the stomach, intestines,
16. Inflammatory diseases (disease whose names end with ‘it is’),
17. Jaundice,
18. Fever,
19. Hyperthyroidism.
Practice this mudra for half an hour daily. For best result do it twice a day.