Duration: 3 minutes | Level: Beginner
Asthma Mudra
The asthma mudra is a symbolic, ritualistic gesture of the hands used in a yoga practice to relieve the yogi of asthma attacks. From Sanskrit, mudra means "gesture," "mark" or "seal." This gesture, when displayed along with pranayama or a meditative practice, is thought to assist yogis in relieving mild asthma attacks or, when practiced routinely, aids in preventing them.
To practice this mudra, bend the middle fingers of both hands, pressing the fingernails of both middle fingers together. Palms should press together gently with the other fingers remaining straight.
Benefits
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- <li>Influence the biological map contained in the brain.</li>
- <li>The asthma mudra specifically offers relaxation to the bronchial tubes.</li>
- <li>To practice for five minutes at three times a day.</li>
- <li>To practice for 15 minutes when experiencing breathing difficulty.</li>
- <li>It improve respiratory efficiency by <strong>producing Broncho dilatation and reducing mucous congestion</strong>.</li>
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