Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra

Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra

Also called Vaata or Vaayan mudra, this mudra increases the Vaata humor wihin the body.
Method:
this mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger.

Effects : the Vaata humor controls the nervous system which, in turn, is responsible ofr various bodily movements : External as well as internal. Pracitce of Vaata-kaarak mudra increases the Vaata humor within the body, therby boosting the nerve force and the vital power. In othe words this is an excellent mudra for people having a Vaata deficie ncy. Infact , such people can practice thismudra even as a preventive i.e, to avert illness. However, this mudra should be done in moderation by people who have Vaat Excess (Vaata dosha or Vaata constitution).
Benefits: Vaat-kaarak mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders:
1. Nervous exhaustion, nervous break down,
2. Lack of inittiave/enthusiasm, slowness of thoughts/perception,
3. Lethargy, laziness, general debility,
4. Drowsiness, excessive sleep,
5. Intolerance of heat; sunstroke,
6. Excessive thirst,
7. Excessive sweating,
8. Frequent, profuse urination,
9. loss of appetite,
10. Fatness,
11. 11. loose motions,12. Menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding),
13. Greasy skin, hair,
14. Disorders caused by a deficiency of air elemnt with n the body (see vaayu-vardhak mudra).


Duration: 45 minutes every every day, either at one stretch or in 3 parts (i.e, 15 minutes, and thrice a day).
Ideal time : though Vaata-kaarak mudra can be performed at anytime of the day, practicing it at anytime from 2.oo to 6..00 am/p.m gives beeter results .
Precaution : people with a pronounced Vaata constitution should perform this mudra in moderation, if at all.
Note : A person desirous o f enhancing or boosting the effects of Vaata-kaarak mudra can combine it with Kapha-naashak mudra.

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