Sandhi means ‘joint ‘ in Sanskrit (an ancient and classic language of India) and this mudra is a sacred hand gesture or ‘seal,’ which is used to balance energy in the joints.
Energetic blockages in the joints can lead to pain or disorders, such as arthritis. This mudra help clear pathways so that energy can once again flow freely. It also opens up spaces between joints and so can help heal unpleasant pain symptoms, particularly when practiced alongside gentle yoga asanas.
How to perform :
- This mudra is performed differently with both hands.
- Right Hand: Join tips of Ring Finger and Thumb together.
- Left Hand: Join tips of Middle Finger and Thumb together.
- Place the palms, face-up, on your knees or thighs.
- Keep your spine and head straight, shoulders relaxed.
Benefits of Sandhi Mudra:
- This mudra helps in re-balancing energy in the joints and removing stagnant enery.
- It’s useful for painful joints anywhere in the body.
- Space is balanced between the cartilage and the joint muscles.
It may be helpful for the following:
. Pain in the neck and shoulder joints.
▪ Painful ankles or wrists
▪ Pain in Hip joints or Knee joints due to Arthritis
▪ Tiredness in elbows and lower arms after long hours of computer work
- People who sit in one position for a long period of time, such as office workers, or workers who have to stand for long periods should try to perform this mudra daily for a few minutes 3-4 times a day.
- For chronic pain in the joints, practice this mudra regularly.
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