Yoga Yoga Mudra Back Mudra

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The steps of back mudra are very simple and you will need to use both your hands for practicing this gesture. For the back mudra, you need to –

• Hold your palms up in front of you, with your fingers extended straight out
• On your right hand, leave your index finger and ring finger extended and touch the tip of your thumb with the tips of your middle and little fingers.
• At the same time place the thumb joint of your left hand on the nail of the index finger

Practice these steps about 4 to 5 times each day, for around four minutes each.

Benefits

The back mudra is an excellent way to treat backaches.

It is said that the regular practice of this gesture can help relieve even the most acute pain in the back.

Some of the other Yoga poses that are also recommended in alleviating backaches include –

• Adho Mukha Svanasana (The Downward Facing Dog Pose)
• Balasana (The Child’s Pose)
• Kapotasana (The Pigeon Pose)
• Trikonasana (The Triangle Pose)
• Marjariasana (The Cat and Cow Pose)
• Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (The Upward Facing Dog Pose)
• Bhujangasana (The Cobra Pose)

These poses should only be practiced under the guidance and supervision of a yoga teacher. It is also important for you to speak with a doctor before taking up any type of yoga.

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Back Mudra

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• Prana Mudra
• Vayu Mudra
• Prithvi Mudra
• Chin Mudra
• Apaan Mudra
• Surya Mudra
• Shunya Mudra
• Linga Mudra
• Ganesha Mudra
• Mandala Mudra
• Shankh Mudra
• Rudra Mudra
• Apan Vayu Mudra
• Surahi Mudra
• Surabhi Mudra
• Hakini Mudra
• Bronchial & Asthma Mudra
• Kundalini Mudra
• Khechari Mudra
• Yoni Mudra
• Jnana Mudra