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Friday, 30 September 2011

Linga Mudra

Yoga Exercises > Yoga Mudras > Linga Mudra
"Linga" or "Angustha" refers to 'thumb' in Sanskrit.

Sequence:

  1. Join both your palms.
  2. Intertwine your fingers.
  3. Keep your right thumb raised.
  4. Encircle the right thumb with your left thumb and index finger.

Benefits:

  • Practice of this mudra can be beneficial for obese people.
  • Cold (chronic and seasonal) can be treated with this mudra.
  • Phlegm of chest can be cleared with Linga Mudra.
  • People with irritable nature should perform this mudra to gain calmness.
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