Prithvi Mudra

Prithvi (Earth) Mudra is also known as Agni-shamak (Fire-extinguishing) mudra.

Elements manipulated in this mudra are Earth and Fire.

Method: Touch the tips of the ring finger and thumb to form this mudra. Keep the remaining fingers straight.

Benefits: Prithvi Mudra increases the Earth element and decreases the Fire element in the body. This mudra helps in problems relating to and improves skin, cartilage, hair, nails, bones, muscles, tendons, etc. because Earth element is vital for their formation.

This mudra is helpful in increasing stamina and endurance and curing general fatigue.

Prithvi mudra also comes handy in controlling fever, ulcers, inflammation, jaundice by reducing fire element in the body.

Prithvi Mudra energizes the root chakra, which is the seat of kundalini energy.