Importance of Mudras in Stree Swasthya

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of life. The purpose of Ayurveda is to procure a good health to accomplish Chaturvidha Purusharthas - Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Attainment of Moksha is the ultimate aim of Ayurveda. For the well being of society, so many things have been explained in our classics like Charyatrayas, Traya Upasthambhas, Yoga, naturopathy etc. Whereas Yoga is a science of right living and it works when integrated in our daily life. As a part of Yoga practicing Mudra provides physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Stri is compared to mother Earth as both have the quality of forbearance and procreation and Swasthya means health. A woman procreates and nurtures a family, in turn a society, thereby she perpetuates this universe. Hence health of a family/society/universe revolves around a woman, her health is vital to sustain the same.  Women face 3 important phases in life i.e; menstruation, pregnancy - delivery and menopause. During these phases she may come across psychological disturbances like anxiety, depression etc. For that here are some Mudra techniques to get rid of all the anxiety disorders which in turn helps to maintain the Stree Swasthya and thereby health of family, society and universe.