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'''Dharana''' means to retain the breath for lomger time.
 
'''Dharana''' means to retain the breath for lomger time.
  
 
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==Formation==
== '''Formation''' ==
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*This [[Mudra]] has three stages.
 
 
 
 
This mudra has three stages.
 
 
#Start inhaling with the thumb tips pressing the tip of the index finger. This helps in retention of the breath for longer time.  
 
#Start inhaling with the thumb tips pressing the tip of the index finger. This helps in retention of the breath for longer time.  
 
#Next press the middle part of the thumb and keep on inhaling for some more time. Retention of breath is still longer.
 
#Next press the middle part of the thumb and keep on inhaling for some more time. Retention of breath is still longer.
 
#Then press the base part of the thumb and retention of the breath can be still longer.
 
#Then press the base part of the thumb and retention of the breath can be still longer.
  
 
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==Effects==
== '''Effect''' ==
 
 
 
 
 
 
The lungs get more oxygen by retention of breath.
 
The lungs get more oxygen by retention of breath.
  
 
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==Benefits==
== '''Benefit''' ==
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The longer the breath the more is the oxygenation of the body resulting in pure blood and a stronger body. To a large extent, practising this mudra reduces the total number of breaths in the day. This is turn, increases longevity.<ref name="Mudras & health perspectives"/>
 
 
 
 
The longer the breath the more is the oxygenation of the body resulting in pure blood and a stronger body. To a large extent, practising this mudra reduces the total number of breaths in the day. This is turn, increases longevity.
 
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
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<references>
The above mentioned information is added from the book called '''"MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES"''' by '''''"SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR"'''''.
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<ref name="Mudras & health perspectives">'''"MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES"''' by '''''"SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR"''''' page no 78</ref>
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</references>
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Mudras]]
 
[[Category:Mudras]]

Latest revision as of 10:42, 30 October 2018

Dharana Shakti Mudra

Dharana means to retain the breath for lomger time.

Formation

  • This Mudra has three stages.
  1. Start inhaling with the thumb tips pressing the tip of the index finger. This helps in retention of the breath for longer time.
  2. Next press the middle part of the thumb and keep on inhaling for some more time. Retention of breath is still longer.
  3. Then press the base part of the thumb and retention of the breath can be still longer.

Effects

The lungs get more oxygen by retention of breath.

Benefits

The longer the breath the more is the oxygenation of the body resulting in pure blood and a stronger body. To a large extent, practising this mudra reduces the total number of breaths in the day. This is turn, increases longevity.[1]

References

  1. "MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES" by "SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR" page no 78