{"id":171322,"date":"2023-03-09T05:45:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T05:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=171322"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:40:54","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-agni-mudra-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-agni-mudra-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Agni Mudra and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Ankit Sankhe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Agni Mudra?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Agni Mudra<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Agni Mudra<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We all know about yoga and pranayama, but did you know about mudra science? Mudra science is an ancient science known to connect energies called vata (energy of movement), kapha (energy of lubrication), and pitta (energy of digestion). Mudras are known to be a means for the expression of internal feelings by the use of different gestures involving the hands, feet, and other parts of the body. Out of the five categories of mudras, hasta mudra, or hand gestures are known to have potential benefits on mental, physical, and emotional well-being. In this article, we will explore the health benefits of one such mudra, agni mudra 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is Agni Mudra?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Agni mudra belongs to the hasta or the hand mudra category and is the most commonly practiced hasta mudra. It is also known as Surya mudra or the gesture of the sun. The name agni mudra comes from the Sanskrit word \u2018agni\u2019, which means fire, and \u2018mudra\u2019 means a seal lock or hand gesture. The practice of this mudra is known to eliminate the earth (Prithvi) element and increase the fire element (agni) present in the body 2<\/a>\u00a0<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Do It?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Let us learn how to do agni mudra 2<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- This hand gesture described above is called agni mudra.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
  Note: Close your eyes and breathe normally, and perform this mudra daily for 45 minutes at a stretch or for 15 minutes three times a day. It is best to practice this mudra on an empty stomach in the morning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  The five fingers of our hands represent the five elements of the earth. The thumb symbolizes fire (agni), the index finger is associated with air (vayu), the middle finger represents space (aakash), the ring finger is linked with the earth (prithvi) element, and the little finger symbolizes water (jal).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  Agni mudra is also known as agni vardhak mudra, as it increases the fire (agni) element of the body.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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  Agni mudra is also referred to as prithvi shaamak mudra, as it eliminates the earth (prithvi) element from the body.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
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