Pran Mudra : The Mudra of Life- Awaken Your Inner Vitality
- Vandana Pitke
- May 12, 2017
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 29

Popularly known as Praan Mudra, this sacred hand gesture holds deep significance in the ancient science of yoga. The word “Pran” means life or vital energy, and this mudra is revered for its ability to awaken and enhance the flow of prana within the body.
Pran Mudra strengthens all the five types of prana and is particularly effective in increasing pranic energy, boosting immunity, and enhancing overall vitality. It stimulates the Earth and Water elements in the body, balances the Kapha dosha, and helps reduce excess Pitta dosha and the Fire element.
Among the many yogic mudras, Pran Mudra stands out as one of the most life-enhancing. Often referred to as the “Mudra of Life,” it activates dormant energy, supports inner healing, and fosters a deep sense of balance, strength, and peace.
This Mudra is also known as
1.Pran Mudra.
2.Kapha Karak Mudra.
3.Pitta-nashak Mudra
How To Practice-
This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb, the ring finger and the little finger of both the hands.For optimum results one has to do this mudra for 45 min in meditative poses like Padmasan OR Sukhasan especially in the morning hours. But if not possible then can be done in 3 parts of 15 min during day. It is better that If you practice Vata nashak mudra combined with this mudra.
Benefits of Pran Mudra
✅ General Health & Vitality
Boosts energy levels in chronic fatigue, general debility, and low endurance
Strengthens immunity, reducing susceptibility to infections
Promotes resilience against physical and emotional stressors
Enhances mental clarity, memory, and focus
🧠 Emotional & Mental Balance
Calms mental tension, irritability, jealousy, pride, and impatience
Eases anger and the chronic sense of urgency or being rushed
Improves sleep quality; helps with light, disturbed, or sleepless nights
Reduces forgetfulness and supports emotional grounding
🔥 Pitta-Related Conditions (Fire Element Imbalance)
Reduces intolerance to heat, humidity, noise, and stress
Alleviates inflammatory conditions (e.g., arthritis, colitis, gastritis)
Supports management of hyperthyroidism and its symptoms (e.g., weight loss despite good appetite)
Helps regulate high blood pressure and atherosclerosis
Relieves burning sensations in the mouth, throat, and stomach
Useful in acidity, mouth ulcers, and ulcerative colitis
Aids in managing loose, bloody stools and dysentery
Soothes scanty, burning urination
Balances excessive perspiration with strong odor
Relieves painful and heavy menstrual flow
Helps reduce joint inflammation and instability, such as in rheumatoid arthritis
Supports eye health: burning, dry, red eyes; cataract prevention
Improves skin conditions: hot, dry, red skin; urticaria, leprosy, skin rashes
Slows down premature graying and thinning of hair
Aids in the management of jaundice
Supports slowing of premature aging
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Hello and thank you for sharing this amazing information. Would this mudra be good for someone that is predominantly Vata Dosha?