We present some brilliant, very effective and simple mudras, which you can practice anytime and anywhere:

* GYAN MUDRA - This is one of the most important mudras. It is widely used in all yogic meditation practices. Join the tip of forefinger to the tip of the thumb. Hold together gently for at least 15-30 minutes. Advantages * Increases intelligence and wisdom * Purifies the mind of the practitioner * Cures many mental problems * Makes one joyful * Cures intoxication and addictive habits * PURN GYAN MUDRA - This mudra is known as the mudra of Lord Buddha, since it was propagated by him. Sit cross-legged. Keep both hands in 'Gyan Mudra' Posture. Now keep right hand near chest region. Keep left hand near knee region. Advantages * Clears the aura in the subtle astral body * Causes electrical changes in the electromagnetic activity of the brain leading to increased clarity and understanding * Improves memory to a great extent * Soothes irritable temperaments * Improves intelligence and wisdom

* ABHAYA MUDRA - This is normally practiced after Gayatri Mantra recitation. Raise both your hands to the sides of your head. Touch the forefinger to tip of thumb (just as you do in Gyan Mudra). Hold the hand vertically straight by the sides. Advantages * Makes your mind fearless * Gives you a feeling of courage and strength

* DHYAAN MUDRA - Sit cross-legged. Place hands in Gyan Mudra, on your lap. Right palm should rest above left palm in Gyan mudra Advantages * Makes you tremendously peaceful and tranquil * Helps in increasing concentration powers * Cures depression and other mental ailments * Practitioner can experience the final state of eternal yogic bliss * PRITHVI MUDRA - Touch fore part of third finger (ring finger) to the tip of thumb. Advantages * Helps balance the earth element in the body * Normalizes body equilibrium * Makes you physically stronger * Increases tolerance and patience * Helps practitioners of spiritual meditation

* VARUN MUDRA - Touch the fore part of the smallest finger to the fore part of thumb. Advantages * Regular practice balances water element in body * Improves physical appearance * Decreases dryness in skin and body

* VAYU MUDRA - Fold the index finger (fore finger) on the base of thumb. Press the forefinger gently on the pad. Keep the other fingers away. Advantages * Helps in all nervous ailments * Improves balance of air element in body * Helpful in pains and aches * Recommended for patients of Cerebral Palsy and Parkinson's ailments. * PRAN MUDRA - Touch fore part of third (ring) finger and tip of fourth (little) finger to fore part of thumb. Advantages * Reduces body fatigue and thus energizing the whole body * Improves eyesight * Optimizes the circulation of the life current throughout the body

* MRITSANJIVINI MUDRA - Fold the index finger (fore finger) on the base of thumb. Press the forefinger gently on the pad. Touch the fore part of third (biggest) finger and fore part of fourth (ring) finger to the fore part of thumb. Advantages * Makes the heart stronger * Very useful for people with heart ailments * Helps normalize blood pressure * Increases self-confidence

* SURYA MUDRA - Touch the third (ring) finger to the base of thumb. Press the thumb gently over this third (ring) finger. Keep the other fingers away. Advantages * Decreases Earth element in body * Cures mental heaviness * Reduces body fat * Enhances weight loss

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Kevin Pederson, the webmaster for Yogawiz,mentions the importance of yoga and the benefits one can reap by it which has cured serious illnesses. , Yoga has series of mudras which help a person in his physical, mental and spiritual development.