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1. Vatha prakruti(constitution)
People of vaata constitution are, in general,
physically underdeveloped. Their chests are flat
and their veins, muscles-fibers and tendons are
visible.The complexion is brown, the skin is cold,
rough, dry and cracked. There usually are few
moles present, which tend to be dark.
Vaata people generally are either too tall or too
short, with thin frames which reveal prominent
joints and bone-ends because of poor muscle
development. The hair is curly and scanty, the
eyelashes are thin and the eyes lusterless. the
eyes may be sunken, small, dry, active and the
conjunctiva is dry an muddy. The nails are
rough and brittle. The shape of the nose is bent
and turned up.
Physiologically, the appetite and digestion
are variable. Vaata people crave sewer, sour and
salty tastes and like hot drinks. The production of
urine in quantity. they have a tendency to perspire
less than other constitutional types. Their sleep
may be disturbed and they will sleep less than the
other types . their hands and feet are often cold.
These people are creative, active,alert and
restless. They talk fast and walk fast but they are
easily fatigued.
2.Pitta constituion
These people are of medium height, are slender
and their body-frame may be delicate. Their chests
are not as flat as those of vaata people and they
show a medium prominence of veins and muscle
tendons. They have many moles or freckles which
are bluish or brownish red. The bones are not as
prominent as in vaata individual. Muscle
development is moderate.
Kapha constitution
People of Kapha constitution have well-developed
bodies. Ther is, however, a strong tendency for
these individuals to carry excess weight. Their
chests are expanded and broad. The veins and
tendons of Kapha people are not obvious because
of their thick skin and their muscle development is
good. The bones are not prominent.
Their complexion is fair and bright. The skin is soft,
lustrous and oily; it is also cold and pale. The eyes
are dense and black or blue; the white of the eye is
generally very white, large and atractive. The
conjuctiva does not tend to redness.
Physiologically, kapha peoplle have regular
appetites, the digestion functions realtively slowly
and there is less intake of food. They tend to move
slowly. They crave pungent, bitter and astringent
foods. Stools are soft and may be pale in colour;
Evacuation is slow. Their perspiration is moderate.
Sleep is sound and prolonged. There is a strong
vital capacity evidenced by good stamina, and
kapha people are generally halthy, happy an d
peaceful.
Note:
If you gave many more Vs than Ps or Ks, you
have a Vaata constitution.
If you gave many more Ps than Vs or Ks, you
have a Pittta constitution.
If you gave many more Ks than Ps or Vs, you
have a Kapha constitution.
If you have more and almost equal Vs and Ps, you
have Vatta+Pitta constitution.
If you have more and almost equal Vs and Ks, you
have Vatta+Kapha constitution.
If you have more and almost equal Ks and Ps, you
have Kapha+Pitta constitution.
If you have more or less equal Vs,Ps and Ks you
have Tridosha(Tri =three dosha= faults).
Vaayu mudra
Vaayu mudra is very useful to decrease air element in the
body.This mudra is called as vaayu shaamak mudra because of
its impact on Vaayu element.
Here I am sharing how to perform vaayu shaamak mudra and its
benefits and healing properties.
Surya mudra
Jal-shaamak mudra
Jal-shamak mudra is very effective to reduce water element in
the body.Water is the major part of kapha and pitta prakarti,jal-
shaamak mudra is useful to decrease kapha dosha and pitta
dosha.
Vaayan Mudra
Vaayan mudra is very useful to increase vaata humor.Due to this
quality this mudra also called as vaata-kaarak mudra.
Vatta-naashak mudra
Vatta-naashak mudra is very useful to decrease vatta-dosha.If
you are a vatta dosha person this mudra is for you.
This mudra is very easy to perform just placing the tips of index
finger and middle finger at the base of thumb finger and
applying gentle pressure.
Vaata-naashak mudra
This mudra is little critical than basic mudra,just placing the tip
of the index finger on the base of thumb finger and placing the
tip of ring finger on the tip of thumb finger is enough to form
this mudra.
Appan mudra
Appan mudra is very useful to detoxify the body and this the
best mudra to energise.
Appan mudra
This mudra increases earth element and decreases fire and air at
a time.
This mudra is helpful to remove obstructions/blockages
and detoxifies the body.
All the diseases caused due to vatta and pitta can be over come
through appan vayu mudra.
30 minutes of practice is enough to get the good results of appan
vayu mudra.You can perform it at any time or any position but
in the early morning or in the meditation is the best choice to get
optimum result.
If you are a kapha prakarti then you shpuld practice this mudra
in moderation only.
Clench the left thumb with the fight fingers and place the left fingers on the back of the right
palm. Now join the tips of the right thumb and the left index finger.
Shanka Mudra
Shanka mudra decreases pitta humor and increases the Vaata and
kapha humor in the body.
Asthma Mudra
Asthma mudra is a special mudra to relieve an asthmatic
attack.Regular practice of this mudra helps to reduce the bad
effects asthma.
Asthma mudra
How to perform Asthma mudra:
Method : Interlock the hands (held at navel level), keeping the middle fingers straight and
touching each other.
Effects: This mudra beneficially affects the hypothalamus which is a part of the brain.
Benefits : Since hypothalamus is the seat of autonomous nervous system, this mudra establishes
a state of balance (i.e., homeostasis) within the body. It also relieves tension and pain in organs
of the chest and the abdomen.
Duration: For at least fifteen minutes when, suffering from internal pain. For five minutes,
thrice a day to attain and maintain internal harmony.
Uttarabodhi mudra
Uttarabodhi mudra is very useful to get enlightenment.This
mudra can be used to substitute abhay-gyan mudra.
Uttarbodhi mudra
This mudra is the best mudra to soothe and calm excited nerves
before beginning of a daunting task.
Pushaan mudra
Pushaan mudra is very useful to improve energy and
nourishment.This mudra represents to sun the God of warmth.
Pushaan mudra
Samaan Mudra
If you are facing any illness then ,while performing this mudra,
The fingertips can be directed at the diseased part of the body to
get quick results.
Pitta+Kapha-naashak mudra(Healing
Mudra)
Pitta+Kapha-naashak mudra
Kapha + pita nashak mudra
Maha Mudra
How to do: One has to first perform Mula bandha and press the Kanda(space between anus and
the generative organ) by the right heel.Keep the left leg straight. Bend down and hold the big toe
of the left foot with both hands. Bring the head down until it touches the knee. This position is
also known as Janu-Shira-Asan. In Maha mudra, Janu Shira Asana is associated with the
Bandhas, and pranayama. Inhale and while retaining the breath performJalandhar Bandha
Bandha . Then Exhale while performing Uddiyan Bandha (taking the navel forcibly towards the
back). Perform the pranayama as long as you can.
The same can be repeated by keeping the right leg straight and by pressing the Kanda with the
left heel.
The gaze should stay between the eyebrows(bhru-Madhya Drishti). Meditate upon the Ajna
Chakra.
Benefits: This exercise enables the combined forces of Prana and Apana to pass through
Sushumna, which awakens the Kundalini. This cures Hemorrhoids or piles, gastritis,
constipation, consumption and various morbid conditions of the body thereby augmenting
digestion and toning up the nervous system.
Yoga Mudra
The perfect way of practising yoga mudra is to be in the lotus
first. But it is not easy and everyone cannot do it initially.
How to do: sit in Padmasana-the right foot placed on the left
thigh with the sole facing up and the left foot on the right thigh.
Keep both the knees well on the ground, the body bent forward
without raising the hips form the seat and the forehead back,
holding the left wrist in the right hand. Inhale through both the
nostrils and perform Jalandhar Bandha (pressing the chin against
the chest0. Hold the heels with your hands.
Slowly bend down until the head touches the ground. Then
release the Jalandhar Bandha(chin-lock) and exhale. One may
bend down without the chin-lock slowly exhaling the breath.
Hold the breath, and inhale.
The duration may be about 10 seconds to a minute.
Benefits : This mudra improves memory, gets rid of excess
fat(loose weight mudra), awakens Kundalini Shakti and tones
the nervous system.
Ashwini Mudra
How to do : For this sit either in Sukhasan or in Vajrasan. You
may practice this in thie lying pose, keeping th elegs folded in
such a way that the heels touch the buttocks, contract the anus
and release it. Repeat many times. Contraction and dilation of
the anus removes constipation, enables the yogi to master Apana
Vayu and helps to unfold Muladhara Chakra or the basal plexus.
Kaki Mudra
How to do : Sit in Sidhasana, draw the tongue out in a tube-like
shape and inhale through the tongue. Retain the breath. Draw the
tongue in and perform Yoni mudra . Exhale through the left
nostril. Again do the same and exhale through the right nostril.
Do it several times.
Benefits :This Kaki mudra cools the body, removes excess of
bile, purifies the blood and develops the mystic vision.
Shambhavi Mudra
Unmani Mudra
This Unmani mudra can be practiced by only those who have
reached a higher state in yoga.
How to do : In this one has to sit in Padmasana or Sidhasana
with the eyes half open. Then he has to fix mind on the space
just a few inches from the eyes. Meditate upon the Self that is
formless, nameless and Infinite, without any thought in mind
and mind in calm meditation.
Benefits : This gives peace of mind and unfolds inner glories of
the Spirit through Samadhi.
A
Alzheimers disease : Vaayu-vardhak , Vaata-
kaarak
Athero-sclerosis :Kapha-Kaarak
Acne :Vaayu-vardhak
B
Bradycardia: Vaayu-vardhak
Bed-wetting :Jal-shaamak
Bronchitis :Prithvi-vardhak
C
Creatvity, lack of : Pitta-kaarak ,VAAYu`-VARDHAK
,Vaata-kaarak
D
Dullness of mind: VAAYU-VARDHAK , Prithvi-
shaamak or Surya mudra
Dementia(s): VAAYU-VARDHAK
Dwarfism: VAAYU-VARDHAK
Depression:Prithvi-shaamak or Sury
a mudra, VAAYU-VARDHAK
E
Endocrine disorders: VAAYU-VARDHAK /Vaayu-
shaamak or Vaayu mudra
Excessive salivation/thirst/perspiration/urination:
Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak, Jal-shaamak mudra
Hypoparathyroidism: VAAYu-VARDHAK OR
GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA
J
Joint-pains: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra ,
Vaata-naashak mudra, Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi
mudra , Apaan- vaayu mudra , Apaan mudra , Jal
vardhak or Varun mudra , Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-
naashak mudra
K
Kidney ailments: Apaan- vaayu mudra ,Apaan
mudra Jal-shaamak mudra
L
Lack of enthusiasm /initiative/creativity: VAAY-
VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA , Vaata-kaarak
or Vaayan mudra , Pitta-kaarak or Kapha-naashak
mudra
Loss of memory: VAAY-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN
MUDRA , Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra
M
Mind, to empower: VAAY-VARDHAK OR
GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA
Menstrual problem:
Scanty: Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra , Jal
vardhak or Varun mudra , Vaata-naashak mudra
N
Nervous(system)disorders : VAAYU-VARDHAK OR
GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA , Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan
mudra
O
Optic atrophy: VAAYU-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN
MUDRA , Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra
Osteoporosis/osteomalacia : Prithvi-vardhak or
prithvi mudra
Oasteo-Arthrites(O.A): Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi
mudra , Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra , Vaata-
naashak mudra , Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak
mudra , Apaan- vaayu mudra ,Apaan mudra , Jal
vardhak or Varun mudra
Q
Quadriplegia: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra ,
VAAYU-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA ,
Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
S
Syringomyelia: VAAYU-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN
MUDRA, Linga mudra
Simmonds disease: VAAY-VARDHAK OR
GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA
Spasticity of muscles: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu
mudra , Jal vardhak or Varun mudra
Stress: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra , Vaata-
naashak mudra,
Sleepness: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra ,
Vaata-naashak mudra ,Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi
mudra, Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
Sciatica: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra
Skin, dry-cracked: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu
mudra , Vaata-naashak mudra, Prithvi-vardhak or
prithvi mudra, Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak
mudra,Apaan mudra
Mature ,ageing : Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra
Oily: VAAYU-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA,
Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra, Pitta-kaarak or
Kapha-naashak mudra
Cold : Vaata-naashak mudra, Pitta-kaarak or
Kapha-naashak mudra, Linga mudra
\
Sinusitis: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra,
Aakaash-vardhak or Aakash mudra
Skin rashes: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra,
Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
Stomach, burning in : Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi
mudra, Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra,
Apaan mudra, Shanka mudra
Stomach, pain: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra ,
Vaata-naashak mudra, Apaan- vaayu mudra
Shivering: Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra, Vaata-
naashak mudra
Sweating,absent : Prithvi-shaamak or Surya
mudra, Vaata-naashak mudra, Pitta-kaarak or
Kapha-naashak mudra
Sweating,excessive : Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi
mudra, Jal-shaamak mudra , Vaata-kaarak or
Vaayan mudra
Scanty, urine: Vaata-naashak mudra, Jal vardhak
or Varun mudra , Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak
mudra
Scanty menses: Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra,
Pitta-kaarak or Kapha-naashak mudra
Vaata-naashak mudra, Jal vardhak or Varun mudra
Scanty semen: Jal vardhak or Varun mudra
Saliva excessive: Jal-shaamak mudra , Kapha-
Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
Sleep excessive: Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra,
Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra , Prithvi-shaamak or
Surya mudra
Sun-stroke: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra,
Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra, Shanka mudra
Stamina, lack of: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra,
Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra, : VAAY-
VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA, Apaan mudra,
Pushaan mudra
Stammering : Vaata-naashak mudra
Sexual debility: 0, Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi
mudra, Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
Shoulder pain/stiffness: Apaan- vaayu mudra
Swelling : Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra, Jal-
shaamak mudra
Sore throat: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra,
Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
T
Tabes dosalis: VAAY-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN
MUDRA
Tongue /taste disorders: Jal vardhak or Varun
mudra
Thyroid, underactive: Prithvi-shaamak or Surya
mudra, Linga mudra, Pitta-kaarak or Kapha-
naashak mudra, Jal-shaamak mudra , : VAAY-
VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA
Typhoid: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra, Shanka
mudra
T.B: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra
Tennis elbow: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra,
Apaan- vaayu mudra
Thyroid ,over active : Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi
mudra, Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra, Kapha-
Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
Timidity: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra, Vaayu-
shaamak or Vaayu mudra, Vaata-naashak mudra
Tremors: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra, Apaan-
vaayu mudra, Vaata-naashak mudra
Throat burning/pain: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi
mudra, Apaan- vaayu mudra, Shanka mudra
Toothache: Apaan- vaayu mudra, Vaata-naashak
mudra
Tonsillitis: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra, Apaan
mudra
Trigeminal neuralgia: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu
mudra, Apaan- vaayu mudra
Tinnitus(noises in the ear) : Aakaash-shaamak or
shoonya mudra
Tachycardia (fast heart beats) : Vaayu-shaamak or
Vaayu mudra
U
Urticaria,itching : Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra,
Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra, Shanka
mudra
Ulcers in mouth /stomach/intestines: Prithvi-
vardhak or prithvi mudra, Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-
naashak mudra
Urine,scanty/absent : Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu
mudra, Vaata-naashak mudra,Apaan mudra, Jal
vardhak or Varun mudra
Profuse frequent: VAAYU-VARDHAK OR
GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA, Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan
mudra, Jal-shaamak mudra
Burning/painful: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra,
Apaan- vaayu mudra, Apaan mudra
Unsteady walk(gait): Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu
mudra, Vaata-naashak mudra
Ulcerative colitis: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra,
Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
V
Vocal paralysis: VAAYU-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN
MUDRA
Voice lost/feeble: VAAYU-VARDHAK OR
GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA
Voice, hoarse/strained: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu
mudra, Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra
Vertigo: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra, Vaata-
naashak mudra
Vision problems: Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra
Vatta(air)excessive : Vaata-naashak mudra
Varicose veins: Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra,
Apaan- vaayu mudra , Apaan mudra
W
Weakness: VAAY-VARDHAK OR GYAN/DNYAAN
MUDRA, Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra, Apaan
mudra, Vaata-kaarak or Vaayan mudra, Kapha-
Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
Weight-loss (to arrest): Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu
mudra, Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra, Vaata-
naashak mudra
Weight, excessive: VAAY-VARDHAK OR
GYAN/DNYAAN MUDRA, Prithvi-shaamak or Surya
mudra, Linga mudra, Pitta-kaarak or Kapha-
naashak mudra
Water retention: Prithvi-shaamak or Surya mudra,
Linga mudra, Jal-shaamak mudra
Watery eyes: Jal-shaamak mudra, Pitta-kaarak or
Kapha-naashak mudra