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How to perform :

1. Join the tip of the Ring Finger to the tip of the Thumb.
2. The other fingers are kept straight and relaxed.
3. Place the palms, face-up, on your knees or thighs.
4. Keep your spine and head straight, shoulders relaxed.
5. Perform the mudra with both hands.

Benefits of Prithvi Mudra:

• Increase Prithvi Element in the body. Also called Prithvi Vardhak Mudra.
• Decreases Agni element in the body.
• Can also be called - Agni Shaamak Mudra.
• The earth element is a vital component of body tissues like Bones, Cartilage, Skin, Hair, Nails, Flesh, Muscles, Tendons, Internal Organs, etc.
• Prithvi mudra builds and invigorates these tissues.
• Increases vitality, strength, and endurance.
• Earth element also associated with Nose. Hence, cures nose-related problems such as loss of smell, etc.
• The earth element is also a component of the Kapha Dosha. It increases Kapha Dosha in the body.
• Benefits in Kapha deficiency disorders.
• Agni (Fire) is associated with body temperature and metabolism, Prithvi Mudra pacifies excess Agni disorders like fever, inflammations, etc.
• Agni is associated with Pitta dosha. Hence Prithvi mudra helps in an aggravated Pitta dosha.
• Cures chronic fatigue, general debility.
• Lack of stamina, strength, and endurance.
• Perform Prithvi mudra along with Pran Mudra after a prolonged illness, for faster recovery.
• It is helpful in inexplicable weight loss.
• Helps in diseases of reduced bone density such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, etc.
• Help bones reunite when fractured.

• Degeneration of articular cartilage (Osteo Arthritis).
• Weak, atrophied muscles.
• Dry, cracked, burning skin.
• Skin rashes and urticaria can greatly benefit from this mudra.
• Brittle nails.
• Prevents and stops hair loss.
• Treats Premature graying of hair. 
• Gray hair which is recent can turn black within 7 days of practicing Prithvi mudra daily for 50 minutes followed by Pran Mudra for 15 minutes. 
• But if the condition is older, it might take several weeks or even months of practice to reverse the condition.
• Burning sensations in the eyes, stomach, urine, anus, and hands are cured.
• Beneficial in Jaundice.
• Clears the complexion and brings a glow to the face.
• Increases the absorption of vitamins in the body.

• People with an aggravated Kapha dosha should avoid performing this mudra or perform in moderation.