Varuna Mudra, or Jala Mudra, refers to a hand position involving the thumb and little finger. This practice represents the water element, associated with the little finger, and helps balance the water element within the body.

Varun Mudra – The Gesture of Water

In Hinduism, the term “Varun” originates from Sanskrit and is known as the “God of Water” or “God of Sea.” Mudra is a gesture or closed finger seal. Varun Mudra is also called Jal Vardhak Mudra because it can boost the water content in the body. Jal translates to water, and Vardhan translates to increase.

How to perform:

• Begin by assuming a comfortable meditative position, such as Padmasana or Swastikasana. It is fine to sit in whatever position feels comfortable to you.
• Ensure that your neck and spine are positioned comfortably in an upright manner.
• Place both of your hands comfortably on your knee. Hands turned upwards towards the sky.
• Softly shut your eyes.
• Next, connect the tip of the thumb to the little finger on both hands.
• Next, relax and straighten the rest of the three fingers. Next, return your hands to the original resting position.
• Free yourself from your negative thoughts, release them, and exhale.

Benefits of Varuna Mudra

Varuna mudra helps in preventing dehydration. Not drinking enough water results in insufficient water levels in the cells, leading to dehydration in the body. Varuna Mudra replenishes tissues and cells on a cellular level.

Aids in skin hydration; the top layer of skin lacks sufficient water content. As a result, it becomes coarse. Varun Mudra aids in keeping a steady circulation of water in the body. Therefore, it eliminates roughness and hydrates the skin.

Sense of Taste: The element water is also closely associated with taste. Practicing this mudra can particularly be helpful for those who have lost the sense of taste.

Varun Mudra can also help prevent skin diseases by creating acupressure when the tip of the thumb touches the tip of the little finger. This acupressure helps improve fluid circulation all over the body. Therefore, it is beneficial for conditions like anemia and skin issues like petechiae and rashes.

Hormonal imbalances in women commonly occur during menstruation (referred to as PMS) and menopause, leading to issues such as cramps, irregular flow, fatigue, heavy flow, and moodiness. Additionally, other hormone imbalances can result in weight changes, mood swings, and metabolism issues. Practicing Jala Mudra, also known as Varuna Mudra, helps to balance hormones and maintain harmony between body and mind.

This mudra Cleans Blood; mainly, the quality of blood deteriorates due to a shortage of water. Varun Mudra prevents the inadequate distribution of body water and maintains a good flow of water in blood vessels. Hence it helps in cleaning the blood.

Precautions:

• Don’t press the tips too hard. It might hurt and make you uncomfortable, and you would not be able to concentrate and relax.
• Touch the tips gently and not forcefully.
• When you suffer from a cold and cough, try to avoid this mudra.
• This Mudra can show ill effects on Pitta and Kapha Dosha. So, don’t do it regularly if you have Pitta or Kapha Dosha.
• How long should one perform Varuna mudra?
• Well, the duration of Varun Mudra should be at least 20-30 minutes a day. Either practice it whole at once or divide it into 2-3 sessions of 10-15 minutes throughout the day.
• When we practice Varun Mudra for a significantly shorter period (less than 5 minutes), there are no changes in energy patterns in our body. So, it’s advised to practice Varun Mudra for 20-30 minutes at least

Conclusion:

The Varun Mudra symbolizes a gesture showing reverence and respect. It calls upon the blessings of the water god Varuna for purity and abundance. This mudra is mentioned in various Hindhu mythology and can harness the power of water. It assists in achieving equilibrium between your body and mind, resulting in a sense of calmness and clarity. By regularly making this simple hand gesture, you can experience increased energy and tranquility, similar to a peaceful stream flowing through life.