Samana Mudra - Mukula Mudra

Samana (Mukula) Mudra

Samana is one of the five vayus which helps digestion. Samana mudra carries the activity of digestion. Samana mudra is also called mukula mudra. The formation of this mudra resembles a bud - mukula in Sanskrit. Hence this mudra is called Mukula mudra.

Effects

All elements get equal importance in this mudra, hence it is also called Samana - even mudra.

Formation

All the fingers get equal importance with the agni and they get balanced. This mudra seems to be simple but is quite effective.

Benefits

1. When this mudra is placed on the tense or hurting part of the body, it gets relief immediately. It is like directing the energy to a specific part, so one feels instantly rejuvenated. It is like a sharp focus of healing energy, like a laser beam or a shaft of light which is directed to the area of concern. This mudra is an effective healing tool.
2. The electro magnetic forces generated when the five fingers come together is tremendous and that brings about the balance of all the elements.
3. The science of mudras states that balanced health can be attained if this mudra is performed at least for 15 minutes a day, which activates digestion.