Mudra Monday: Jalodar Nashak Mudra

The name of this mudra is made up of three separate words: jal meaning 'water,' udar meaning 'stomach' and nashak meaning 'to finish'

Jalodar Nashak mudra is a yogic hand gesture thought to have a healing effect on its practitioner by promoting the balance of water within the body.

By controlling any excess of water, this mudra is credited with reducing swelling throughout the body, bringing relief to menstrual cramps, restoring skins moisture and treating excessive salivation or urination, a runny nose and watery eyes.

To perform this mudra, the tip of the pinky finger bends down towards the base of the thumb. The thumb then lightly presses the small finger down towards the palm of the hand. The remaining three fingers should be extended yet relaxed. In this constellation, the small finger represent the water element.

Elements: Water.

If you'd like to know more about Hasta Mudras you can read my introduction to the topic here and find all previous Mudra Monday blogs here.

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