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[[File:Apana Mudra.png|thumb|right|''Apana Mudra'']]
According to yogic [[Physiology]] , the vital pranamaya kosha is made up of pancha pranas - the five winds: prana, udana samana, apana and vyana.
Apana vayu is concerned with the expulsion of body wastes in the form of sweat, urine, faces etc. Apana mudra facilitates expulsion of waste from the body and keeps the body clean.
== '''FORMATION''' Formation==
Tip of the thumb is to be joined to the tips of the middle and the ring fingers.
== '''EFFECTS''' Effects==
Apana mudra is a combination of agni, akasha and prithvi elements. Combination of these elements improves digestion and provision of calcium and vitamins.
== '''BENEFITS''' Benefits== #This mudra helps improve the flow of perspiration, urine and stool. Apana mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders:
#Anuria - Absence or obstruction of urine.
#Constipation of sweat.
#Acidity is pacified.
#Migraine would be cured with apana mudra and jnana mudra each for half an hour.
#For safe painless delivery a pegnent lady should practise this mudra daily for 10 minutes a month before the due date. == References =<ref name="Mudras & health perspectives"/>
[[Category:Mudras]]
