Aakaash-vardhak or Aakash mudra


Popularly known as Aakaash mudra this mudra increases the (inactive) Aakaash(ehter or space) element with in the body.

Method: This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb and middle finger.

Effects: Aakaash-vardhak mudra increases the aakash(space0 element with in the body. Since the space within the body is a part of the outer space (aakaash or cosmos), practise of the mudra enables the individual(aatmaa) to reunite with the collective consciousness(Paramaatmaa or God). Negative emotions like fear, anger,sorrow, etc. are replaced by positive emotions and thoughts.
The above- mentioned increase in internal space is effected by the elimination of metabolic wastes from the body. Thus Aakaash-vardhak mudra is a detoxifying mudra.
The increased internal space enables the rest of the four bodily elements:vaayu(air), agni(fire), jal(water) and prtihvi (earth) to increase , affording them a room to act. Thus , Aakaash-vardhak mudra can be beneficially combined wiht mudras that increase the other four elements(i.e, Vaayu-vardhak mudra, Prithvi vardhak mudra, Agni-vardhak mudra and jal-vardhak mudra).
In general, Aakaash-vardhak mudra is an excellent mudra that stimulates noble thoughts and helps the practioner to take rapid strides along the path to moksha(salvation).It also helps a person who wishes to scale great heigths in the art of meditation.
The element Aakaash is also a component of bodily humor Vaata. Therfore, Aakaash-vardhak mudra reinforces the Vaata humor of the body. It should be djone in moderation by people of Vaata constitution.

Benfits: Practice of Aakaash-vardhak mudra helps -
  • to develop noble, elevated thoughts,
  • to develop intuiton and extra sensory powers(ESP),
  • to detoxify the body by the elimination of metabolic wastes(thorugh exhaled air, Sweat, urine and stools),
  • to overcome a feeling of fullness/heaviness in the body or body-parts,
  • to overcome discomfort caused by over-eating
  • to relieve congestion (and pain) in the head (due to migraine or sinusitis), ear/s (due to infection) , chest (due to infection/asthma), etc.
  • Hight blood pressure, irregular heart-beats, angina pectoris, etc.
Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in three parts(i.e for 15 minutes, thrice a day)
Ideal time: Though Aakaash-vardhak or gyaan mudra can be performed at any time of the day, practising it at any time between 2.00 to 6.00 am/pm gives better results.
Precaution: People with a pronounced Vaata prakruti(constitution) should perform this mudra in moderation, if at all.

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