Physical ailments are a result of the disturbance in the equilibrium of the five elemental forces of the body. Appropriate ‘mudras’ can help restore proper balance, says Acharya Vikrmaditya.

Udan Mudra
Join the tips of forefinger, middle and ring finger with the tip of thumb, while the little finger is separate. This forms the Udan Mudra.

Benefits
• Develops the flow of energy and Chetna in all the parts of body. This is one of the main functions of this Mudra.
• Cures many kinds of problems of the chest and navel area.
• A person who thinks he is weak, by practice of this Mudra can generate new vitality in his body.
• Practice of this mudra helps in developing the natural glow of the skin; and also overcomes various other skin problems.
• If the power of speech has been lost or has become defective, this mudra will help a lot.

Viyan Mudra
Join the tips of the forefinger and middle finger with the tip of the thumb, while keeping the little and ring finger separate. This forms the Viyan Mudra.

Benefits:
• Regularises the thrust of water along with a proper diet.
• Strengthens the whole nervous system and veins in such way that they become healthy and an actual bliss of mind and heart is achieved.
• It helps the mind by blessing it with new energy, making it so fertile that a new way of thinking is achieved.
• It helps in eyesight problems, and if this mudra is performed with the Pran Mudra then the improvement is very fast.
• If the heat energy decreases in the body and the person becomes senseless, practice of this Mudra helps regain that lost vital energy.
• This mudra is totally harmless, and can be performed with all mudras.