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Mudras have been practiced since thousands of years by ancient civilizations across the world. The practice of mudras, meaning gestures, is mentioned in ancient texts, which goes to show the depth of wisdom possessed by the people of the past.<\/p>

Five Elements and Mudras<\/strong><\/h4>

The five elements in the universe, namely, earth, water, fire, air and space are present in humans; they govern the body and mind. These five elements need to be balanced to support physical and psychological health of humans.<\/p>

Every finger is associated with an element.<\/p>

Thumb - Fire<\/p>

Index finger - Air<\/p>

Middle finger - Space<\/p>

Ring finger - Earth<\/p>

Water - Little finger<\/p>

Positioning specific fingers in specific patterns stimulate function of associated element.<\/p>

Benefits of Practicing Mudras<\/strong><\/h4>

Every mudra has specific benefits to offer. Practicing mudras can offer loads of health benefits including:<\/p>