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MATANGI MUDRA
(Matangi Mudra basically serves as an effective practice to digestion and nourishes the circulatory and lymphatic system in the lower body.)

Matangi is one of the Mahavidyas, ten Ta***ic goddesses, she is a form of Parvati as all the Mahavidyas are. She is also considered to be the Ta***ic form of Sarasvati, the goddess of music and learning. Like Sarasvati, Matangi governs speech, music, knowledge and the arts. Her worship is prescribed to acquire supernatural powers, especially gaining control over enemies, attracting people to oneself, acquiring mastery over the arts and gaining supreme knowledge.

Matangi Mudra opens and balances Manipura Chakra, this connection with Manipura Chakra at the navel centre encourages the ability to fully digest and assimilate life experience, leaving the path clear for us to move forward with ease and confidence. Matangi Mudrā directly affects the hypothalamus, the hypothalamus is the primary autonomous part of the nervous system; This mudra helps to establish a state of balance in the body. Practicing this Mudra also helps you to achieve peace with your inner self and with the surroundings. Matangi Mudra cultivates inner heat, reducing lethargy and increasing energy. The Mudra instills a sense of confidence and personal power, creating clarity in our direction. The extended middle finger represents clear direction along your life’s journey as well as the determination to overcome the obstacles that you may meet along the way. The Matangi Mudra benefit the heart, stomach, liver, duodenum, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas and kidneys. Practicing it, altered heart is reassuring in a remarkable way and disappear (for example, feeling of fullness or spasms) internal tensions related to digestion. This Mudra also relaxes diffuse aches and the maxillary tensions.

Method of doing Matangi Mudra:
Fasten your fingers, raise and touch your center fingers against one another. Keep the position of your hands in a close sun based plexus (Manipura Chakra/Navel Centre). Begin breathing up to abdomen and watch your sun oriented plexus.

Benefit of Matangi Mudra:
• This the best mudra to relieve tension.
• Matangi mudra fortifies the digestive organs. Stomach, Spleen, Liver, Pancreas, Gall Bladder and Kidneys are profited. Nourishes the circulatory and lymphatic system in the lower body.
• Anxiety and energy fades away and gives you a feeling of peace and quietness.
• Cultivates self esteem and determination.
• Matangi Mudra is useful to attain inner harmony.
• Doing this Mudra while meditation will give instant results.

Duration for Padma Mudra:
You can start practicing this Mudra for 4 to 5 minutes with meditation and go upto 20 minutes. 20 minutes of practice is enough to get instant relief from pains and 5 minutes each in the morning and evening to get internal harmony.

Precautions :
For those with acid or hyperdigestive conditions this Mudra is not recommended as it creates to much heat in the digestive system, a gentler alternative should be used. Always listen to your body, and know your limits. While practise, if you find any pain or discomfort, please exit the Mudra and ask for the expert’s guidance.

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SHANKH MUDRA (for throat, voice, stammering and height)

In Sanskrit Shankha means Conch. Sound of the conch is similar to the sound of ‘OM’. It is believed that blowing the Conch could send sound waves (vibration) far and wide thereby removing ill effects of negative elements. This Mudra is used while worshiping or while chanting hymns and Mantras.

How to do Shankha Mudra:
Sit down in the Padma Asana or Lotus Pose. Keep your back straight and calm your breath. Place the thumb of the left hand at the base of the right hand. Close your eyes and visualise that you are sitting amidst a blue sea of calm water.
Now raise both your arms in front of your chest. Wrap all four fingers of your right hand around your left thumb. Bring the tips of your right thumb and left middle finger together. The other fingers off your left hand should be parallel to the middle finger. Your hands will form a shape like a conch shell, which is where the Shankh Mudra gets its name from (refer the image). Hold this Mudra in front off your sternum. Chanting Om (Aum) while practicing this Mudra further increases its benefits. It rejuvenates full body as it purifies 72000 Nadis (nerves).

Effect:
The thumb which represents the fire element and is covered by the fingers hence fire is subdued. The union of the left index finger and the thumb creates balance of wind.

Benefits of Shankh Mudra:
Shank Mudra is used to remove the following disorders.
• Shankh Mudra is good for ailments related to Vishuddhi Chakra which is the energy center in the throat area.
• It has positive effect on the respiratory system.
• Rejuvenates full body as it purifies 72000 nerves
• Feverish or burning feeling in the body or body parts.
• Heals skin allergies disorders and rashes
• Larynx, pharynx, beneficial in voice and other throat problems like Tonsilitis and other throat infections are cured. Use this mudra to get rid of throat infection due chilly or rainy weather and allergies caused by dust and smoke.
• Makes the voice melodious and clean therefore good for singers, teachers, doctors, lawyers. It tones up the throat, the airways, and the lungs. Perform it for 10 minutes everyday.
• Activate thyroid gland.
• Obesity and flabbiness is regulated.
• Stuttering and stammering can be rectified.
• Heals weakness paralysis of muscles and speech becomes clear after a paralytic attack.
• Good for the functioning of heart, intestine, kidney. Improves digestion.
• Helps in increasing height of children.
• It also helps to calm and center the mind
• Shankh Mudra along with Yoga Asanas is beneficial to treat chronic conditions like Ashthama.
• Reduces the pitta effect and increases the Vatta and Kapha humors in the body.

Duration:
Practicing the Shankh Mudra for 30 to 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in three parts (i.e., for 10 to 15 minutes, thrice a day). However, it may be performed for longer periods if necessary (e.g., when suffering from fever or manifestations of allergy).

Precaution :
People with a Vaata + Kapha (mix constitution) should perform this Mudra in moderation.

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