YONI MUDRA
(for PMS, reproductive health and menstrual imbalances.
Stabilises, strengthens and calms the nervous system).
A womb or source mudra, in Sanskrit, Mudra means
"gesture" or "energetic seal," and yoni means "the womb"
or refers to the female reproductive system in general. The Yoni Mudra helps to
completely detach from the chaos of the outer world and to quiet the mind. By
practicing this, one finds their nervous system calmed and stabilised.
This is a technique which is meant to facilitate training in
the practice of Pratyahara or abstraction, with the aim of withholding the
conscious mind from soliciting sensory perceptions. The word Yoni signifies the
Ultimate Brahman of Brahmayoni. As I always say that “We are in the womb of the
universe (God) and we are all part of the same family (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam),
and that is the reason we cannot see God”. This unique psycho-physical
technique draws inspiration from a tortoise, which withdraws its limbs inside
its shell the moment it perceives a danger, in order to conserve energy. Same
is with our senses; it goes on receiving unnecessary and uncontrolled impulses,
dissipating mental energy. This Mudra helps to withdraw form the world of
senses and get reconnected to your own roots within.
How to do the Yoni Mudra:
Sit a comfortable posture, like Padmasana, Sukhasana or any
other meditative posture. If not possible to sit on the floor, sit on a firm
chair with an erect backrest. Keep the spine straight and upright. Bring your
palms together with your fingers pointing away from your lower belly. Then
bring your thumb to the navel and your index fingers to the pubic bone. Then
spread your hands open such that the palms of the fingers are on your lower
belly. Make sure that you keep your thumb and your lower fingers connected. The
hand position in this Mudra looks like the vulva bring your palms together with
your fingers pointing away from your lower belly. Then bring your thumb to the
navel and your index fingers to the pubic bone. Then spread your hands open
such that the palms of the fingers are on your lower belly. Make sure that you
keep your thumb and your lower fingers connected (as shown in the picture). The
hand position in this Mudra looks like the vulva. Passively observe the breath.
The mind may wander to other thoughts but gently bring it back to the breathe.
This Mudra is representative of the primal generative energy. It is said to
balance Ida and Pngala Nadis (left and right sides of the brain).
Duration and precautions for Yoni Mudra:
One should remain in this Mudra for 3 to 5 minutes. Brahma
Muhurtha (the early morning time) is best for doing this Mudra and meditation.
If you are practicing it during day, prefer to keep a time gap of at least 3
hours after eating. It is a very important Mudra to awaken the Kundalini
energy, it opens and balances Swadhisthana Chakra. Yoni Mudra is more helpful
when it is done with other yogic exercises. It is very important to have calm
mental state, so avoid doing it when you haven’t had enough sleep or with
disturbed mind.
Benefits of Yoni Mudra:
Like a fetus in the womb, the practitioner of Yoni Mudra
stays out of contact with the outer world and experiences a state of bliss. The
additional benefits of Yoni Mudra include:
• Promotes flow of energy, stabilises, strengthens and calms
the nervous system.
• Calms the mind by bringing a distracted mind by
redirecting the attention inward.
• Alleviates stress and brings about peace and harmony
within.
• Brings clarity of thought and provides the required pause–needed
for a change of perception.
• Especially helpful for PMS, reproductive health and
menstrual imbalances
• Supports the health of the urinary system
• Attunes the feminine, intuitive aspect of our being
Yoni Mudra is an excellent practice to be combined with
meditation as it blocks distractions of all sorts.
More information about Yoni Mudra:
The pranic energy exits from the extremities, especially the
hands and legs. The fingers when used to close the eyes, will transfer this
energy to the eyes. Similarly, the other fingers will transfer the energy to
other parts of the face. This stimulates the nerves and relaxes the muscles of
the face. This Mudra is also used in Nada Yoga, the yoga practice where one
concentrates on the inner sounds that you hear with the ears closed. This
practice leads to higher states of consciousness through the awareness of
subtler and subtler sounds. It brings about introversion and leads the
practitioner to the state of Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses from the external
world). This state is a prelude to the practice of meditation and Samadhi. In
the practice of Kundalini yoga, or chakra Dhyana, Yoni Mudra is used to awaken
the kundalini. For this, rotation of consciousness is practiced in Yoni Mudra
with internal holding of breath. It is advisable to this under the supervision
of a Guru or and Yoga expert. According to Gheranda Samhita, the practice of
Yoni Mudra destroys all sins.
Sairam
Manjunath harogoppa
