Surabhi mudra is a very effective and powerful mudra which helps a `sadhak` or an aspirant practitioner to break any barriers which he may face at the time of achieving `samadhi` or the ultimate meditation. In Surabhi Mudra, the celestial elements are combined such as to magnify and multiply their powers and produce powerful results on human body. In this mudra, Vayu (Wind) is symbolised by the first finger meets Aakash (Ether) symbolised by the middle finger and stabilises the chakra (the circle) of the universe. Prithvi (Earth) symbolised by the ring finger meets Jal (Water) symbolised by the small finger and produces the procreative power of the universe.

This Surabhi mudra is practiced by touching the little finger of the left hand with the ring finger of the right hand. The little finger of the right hand should touch the ring finger of the left hand. The middle fingers of both hands should touch the index fingers of the other keeping the thumbs extended. Fingers and thumbs are joined at tips. Thumbs touching each other. Left index finger joins right middle finger. Right index finger joins left middle finger. Left ring finger joins right pinky finger. Right ring finger joins left pinky finger.

This mudra is helpful for stabilising and bringing in resonance the `Nabhi Chakra` or the circle of the navel. This mudra is considered as essential for the ultimate pinnacle of the human mind and body. The mudra is furcated in four different categories each of which gives different results. The variations of Surabhi Mudra are Vayu Surabhi Mudra, Shunya Surabhi Mudra, Prithvi Surabhi Mudra and Jal Surabhi Mudra. The classifications of Surabhi Mudra are defined in the following way.

Vayu Surabhi Mudra: Vayu Surabhi Mudra is a variation of the basic Surabhi Mudra. It helps to eliminate all ailments resulting from the increase of wind in the system

Shunya Surabhi Mudra: Shunya Surabhi Mudra increases the ethereal inanity of the human mind and basically helps the `sadhak` or the aspirer to increase the hearing power manifold.

Prithvi Surabhi Mudra: Prithvi Surabhi Mudra assists to cure all ailments of the stomach generated due to defects in the digestive system. This mudra is efficacious especially for people with chronic digestive ailments.

Jal Surabhi Mudra: Jal Surabhi Mudra facilitates and eliminates diseases related to bile. It helps in curing diseases related to urine and assists easy passage.

Benefits of Surabhi Mudra:

Surabhi Mudra assists to gain several remedial for diseases as well as mental tranquility.

It is believed that, practicing this mudra grants the human whishes easily.

This mudra generates relaxation in all sorts of stomach problems.

Regular practice of this mudra balances five main substances i.e. earth, water, wind, fire, space & hence balances `vatt`, `pitt` & `cough`.

Surabhi Mudra ameliorates concentration power and removes impurity of body.

This mudra equilibrates the extract of various glands.

This mudra is supposed to be an effective tool against rheumatoid arthritis.