Medha Prana Kriya Mudra (Mudra for the Brain : Non Resistance)
Published Date: 4/13/2021 9:39:29 AM
How to perform :
- Put the tip of the index finger on the first joint of the Thumb.
- Keep the other fingers extended straight.
- Place the palms on the knees or thighs, facing upwards.
- Keep your spine and head straight, shoulders relaxed.
- Perform the mudra with both hands.
Benefits of Medha Prana Kriya mudra :
- 'Medha' - mental vigor
- 'Prana' - life force energy
- 'kriya' - an act of purification.
- Medha Prana Kriya mudra is an action that purifies our life force energy to enhance mental vigor.
- Activates breath in the entire rib cage, especially the middle portion of the lungs.
- Slows respiration
- Increases flow of blood to the brain.
- Activates discriminative centers of higher wisdom in the brain
- Cultivates attitude of non-resistance to all that arises in the brain.
- Calms emotional processing centers of the brain, helping us accept things without reacting.
- Balances Kapha and Pitta doshas in the body.