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Benefits of Varuna Mudra: Fight dehydration and stay healthy

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We often do not pay attention to our health in times of happiness, sadness  and  work in life. But we should know that the age-old Indian culture has many practices that guide us towards a healthy life. Varuna mudra is one of those remedies, which helps cure diseases caused by lack of water. How to practice Varuna Mudra Sit in meditation position:  First of all, sit on a mat or a chair and sit comfortably in Padmasana or Siddhasana. Make sure your back is straight. Arm Position:  Place both your hands on your knees and palms should be facing the sky. Mudra Practice:  While touching the thumb with the top finger, slightly press the top knuckle of the smallest ring finger and keep the remaining three fingers straight. Meditation and Breathing:  Focus your attention on breathing and sit in this posture for half an hour. Remember that breathing is normal. Precious Time:  Practice Varuna Mudra for at least 15 minutes. Benefits of Varuna Mudra Beneficial in diseases like dropsy and pleurisy.

How to do Parvatasana (The Mountain Pose)? Yoga Asana poses

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  Parvatasana 🙏 How to do Parvatasana (The Mountain Pose)? As part of the Surya Namaskara, Parvatasana is performed after Ashwa Sanchalanasana or the equestrian pose. Hence Ashwa Sanc halanasana becomes the starting pose for Parvatasana. From Ashwa Sanchalanasana, straighten the bend leg and take it backwards. Exhale during this process. Let the right and left foot be together. Raise the buttocks up. Let the two arms be on the floor and support the body weight. Lower the head to be between the two arms. The body makes the shape of a triangle when observed from the sides. It looks like a mountain and hence the name. When done as part of the Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation exercises) a mantra can be chanted while performing this asana. Parvatasana is done as the 4th pose and the 9th pose. The mantra to be chanted is given below:During 9th pose chant “Om Marichaye Namaha”. It means salutation to the lord of the dawn. During 4th pose chant “Om Khagaya Namaha”. It means salutations to the