How To Do Yoga Vaayu Mudra

Vaayu-shaamak mudra decreases the air element within the body. This reduction of air Sedates restless and anxious mind, Calms overcharged nervous system, Pacifies overactive endocrine glands, Relaxes tense or spastic muscles, Soothes strained voice, Allows re-hydration of skin and articular cartilage. The element air is also a component of bodily humor Vaata. The decrease of air in the body due to Vaayu-shaamak mudra pacifies the (aggravated) Vaata. Therefore, this mudra is especially suitable for people of Vaata constitution (Vaata dosha). They can regularly use this mudra even to avoid illness.

Benefits:
*Stress
*Anxiety
*Irritability
*Lack of concentration
*Timidity
*Indecisiveness
*Impatience
*Restlessness
*Sleeplessness
*Epileptic fits (convulsions)
*Giddiness
*Parkinson's disease
*Sciatica
*Dry & rough skin/hair
*Brittle nails
*Constipation
*Flatulence (gas formation).
*Trigeminal neuralgia
*Intercostal neuralgia
*Twitching of eye-lids
*Nystagmus (constant involuntary eye-movements)
*Tinnitus (noises in the ear/s)
*Vertigo
*Dizziness Hormonal imbalances caused by over activity of endocrine glands
*Breathlessness
*Tachycardia (fast heart beats)
*Palpitations
*Hiccups
*Muscle-spasm
*Muscle-cramps
*Muscular rigidity
*Crackling joints (Osteoarthritis)