Our body is made up of five elements, one of which is fire. Due to the balance of these five elements, our life also remains balanced. If you are feeling an imbalance of the air element present in the body, then it can be balanced by Vayu Mudra. It is quite easy to do this asana. It can be done anywhere. Pains like arthritis, sciatica can also be reduced by Vayu mudra. Many psychological disorders can also be cured by this asana. First of all it is important for you to know that what is this Vayu Mudra? So let us tell you that the word Vayu is derived from Sanskrit which means wind and posture means posture. According to Ayurveda, Vata dosha is associated with this element. The index finger of your hand represents air. While thumb to fire. Therefore, when the finger is pressed with the thumb in this mudra, it means that the fire has suppressed the air. After passing in our body which are necessary for the body. Therefore, it is advisable to practice Vayu Mudra along with Pranayama and meditation for best results. So let’s know how to do this asana and its advantages and disadvantages.

How to do Vayu Mudra

• Choose a position like Padmasana or Sukhasana so that you can sit comfortably.
• Before doing Vayu Mudra, keep your mind calm.
• Now close your eyes and focus on your breathing while taking long deep breaths.
• This helps you to concentrate in one place and also stimulates the Prana flow.
• Place your hand on the thigh and keep the palm facing the sky.
• Bend the index finger slightly so that the thumb touches it.
• Now press the index finger firmly with the help of thumb.
• You will not feel this pressure in the beginning but it will get easier with practice.
• Keep the rest of your fingers straight.
• Do not move your hand and pronounce while breathing.

Benefits of Vayu Mudra

1. Reduces acidity: Vayu mudra helps in reducing toxins from the body. Due to which all the waste material will come out of your body. It also helps in reducing acidity.
2. Relieves the problem of gas: Vayu mudra is useful to balance the air in the body. Therefore, the excess air present in the body whether it is in the form of gas or bloating, Vayu Mudra removes the air from the body. In this way, it can give you relief from digestive problems like gas.
3. Helps in Weight Loss: When you feel stressed, you start overeating due to the release of cortisol hormone. Due to which your weight may increase. Vayu mudra helps to regulate this hormone so that you do not eat unnecessary food.
4. Relieves Anxiety: Vayu Mudra can also reduce your stress and anxiety as it is also associated with meditation and pranayama. It eliminates the fatigue of the whole day and helps in calming your mind.
5. Helps in hair growth: By doing Vayu Mudra, the roots of your hair become strong, due to which hair growth is good and hair fall is also less.