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[[File:Pooshana Mudra.png|thumb|right|''Pooshana Mudra'']]
'''Pooshana''' means the god of nourishment and hence this mudra is dedicated to the Sun god. This mudra is formed differently by each hand.
==Formation==
===Right hand===
Middle finger is on top of the index finger and the index finger touches the tip of the thumb. Other fingers are extended straight.
===Left hand===
The ring finger is on top of the middle finger. The thumb and the middle finger are joined together at their tips. Index finger and little finger stay extended.
== '''Formation''' Effects== Right hand - Middle finger is on top of the index finger and the index finger touches the tip of the thumb. Other fingers are extended straight.Left hand - The ring finger is on top of the middle finger. The thumb and the middle finger are joined together at their tips. Index finger and little finger stay extended. == '''Effect''' ==
This mudra is called pooshana mudra as it influences the energy currents that are responsible for absorption and utilisation of food, as well as helping with its elimination. This mudra intensifies breathing and helping with its elimination. This mudra intensifies breathing and hepls in the absorption of oxygen and release of carbondioxide from the lungs.
== '''Benefits''' ==
#This mudra has a relaxing effect on the solar plexus - the area of stomach, liver, spleen and gall bladder.
#Regulates energies in the automatic nervous system.
#If there are chronic complaints about lack of energy then the mudra of the right hand can be modified as fallows:
place the ring finger on top of the little finger while the tip of the little finger is touching the tip of the thumb. This alternate finger position helps in activating energy in the pelvic floor.
#Excellent effect on general health.<ref name="Mudras & health perspectives"/>
== References ==
<references> The above mentioned information is added from the book called <ref name="Mudras & health perspectives">'''"MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES"''' by '''''"SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR"'''''.page no 95</ref></references> [[Category:Mudras with the names of Deities]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Asthma]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Balanced health]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Digestion problem]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Exhaustion]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Gallbladder stone]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - General debility]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Herpis]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Hemoglobin to improve]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Kidney problems]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Liver problems]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - Respiratory problem]][[Category:Therapeutic use of Mudra - To remove poisonous matter from the body]][[Category:MudrasTherapeutic use of Mudra - Vital energy]]
