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Merudanda Mudra
Merudanda mueans - Spinal column. This mudra removes the strain in the back. This mudra is formed differently by each hand.
Formation
Right hand - Thumb finger, middle finger and little finger tips touch together. Index finger and ring finger stay extended. Left hand - Place the thumb joint on the nail of the index finger.
Effect
Space and water elements are balanced hence the vertibrae can move flexibly with the help of wind. Placing the index finger tip at the thumb joint helps in adjusting the level of wind.
Benefits
The following strains on the back are relieved by performing the merudanda mudra:
- Strain on the back due to gardening.
- Strain on the back due to house cleaning.
- Strain on the back due to working for extended period of time on computers.
- Continuous mental strain, fears, heavy meals, little sleep,little exercise also cause back pain. Such pain is also relieved by performing this mudra.
- Slip disc problem will be set right by presistant practice of this mudra daily for 30 minutes followed by 10 minutes of prana mudra.
References
The above mentioned information is added from the book called "MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES" by "SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR".
