Shankh Mudra: The Doorway To Good Health
Women Fitness|February 2023
In Indian culture and mythology, the Shankh is an auspicious sign and object. The blowing of Shankh denotes a religious event or the opening of a door. The Shankh mudra is a similar gateway to good health. The goal of this posture is to help balance your prana (life energy). This posture helps to cleanse your chakras, open up blockages and enhance self-awareness.
Deniz Efe
Shankh Mudra: The Doorway To Good Health

Counting Benefits of Shankh Mudra

The practice of Shankh Mudra is believed to have many health benefits.

  • Helps balance the energy in the heart chakra and improve the flow of energy throughout the body
  • It can help to reduce stress and anxiety
  • It may also help with respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis It may also help with heart problems and high blood pressure.
  • Chanting helps improve thyroxin and triiodothyronine hormones secretion, which can improve growth and maturation. It can alleviate hypothyroidism and associated problems.
  • Improve concentration and focus.
  • Improves vocals disorder, including stammering and stuttering as it stimulates the vishuddah chakra. Also, improves the function of the larynx or voice box, because of its action on Pitta Dosha.
  • Through the Pitta Dosha action, this practice can manage skin issues like itchiness and red rashes.

Regular practice of this mudra can also lead to greater inner peace and spiritual awareness.

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