Yogamudra asana is a cultural yoga asana posture that has come through tradition. Its reference is not found in the ancient Yoga texts. However, this yoga asana is practiced widely to cure nerve and digestion problems.

Practice of Yogamudra Asana

One should sit in Padmasana.

The individual has to take both hands towards the back and catch the wrist of one hand with the other, thus keeping the neck straight.

One should slowly start bending from the waist and continue the bending till forehead touches the ground.

After maintaining it for some time, one may raise his forehead and chest.

Finally, one can release the hands and sit erect.

Effects of Yogamudra Asana
Yogamudra asana bestows immense benefits to the human body. The internal organs of abdomen work efficiently as a result of its practice. The connected nerves of navel also become strong. Yogamudra asana is beneficial in constipation and removes seminal weakness. Those suffering from hypertension or chronic headache should not practise Yogamudra asana.

Precautions in the practice of Yogamudra Asana
While practicing Yogamudra asana, if one is unable to come into the posture of Padmasana, then he can practise it in Ardha Padmasana or Vajrasana. He has to close the fists and place them at the navel region. The fingers of the fists should be towards navel. Then one may bend forward and touch the ground with forehead. One should not allow the buttock to leave the ground during its practice. If it becomes easy to touch the ground with forehead, then he can gradually try to touch the ground with nose and chin.

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