The word "Ashwini" means "Horse" and, in this context, the word Mudra means "attitude". Therefore, this mudra can be translated as "the attitude of horse".
Why the name of this Gesture is "Ashwini Mudra"?
If you watch the anus of a horse, you will see that the horse very often does the yogic practice of this ashwini mudra: the horse rhythmically contracts & relaxes the anus muscles.
So in a short description, ashwini mudra is a rhythmic contraction & relaxation of the Anus sphincter muscles.
This is not the same that Mula Bandha.
Method:
After sitting in any comfortable meditative Asana keep the spine straight.
Few belly breathing & bring your awareness on mooladhara chakra or the anus sphincter muscles.
Contract & relaxe the anus muscles rhythmically 20 to 30 times
Keep your breathing normal.
Duration:
20 to 30 times in one round.
Repeat it for 3 to 5 round.
Benefits:
Helps to improve the quality of awareness & makes the mind quite/calm.
Helps to boost the immune system/will make you energetic.
Helps to slow down the aging process (every want).
Helps to solve the problem of constipation, piles, fistula & hemorrhoids...etc..
Helps in almost all the sexual disorders.
Helps in the problems related to the menstruation.
Very good exercise for pregnant lady for natural delivery...
Helps for Awakening the Kundalini Shakti.
Helps to improve the blood circulation on the pelvic region...
Helps for the perfection of Moolabandha.
Note:
Bowel/bladder should be empty.
Don't practice during the menstruation (3-4 days).
Practice in the Guidance of a teacher
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