@article{Asha Karki_2022, title={Importance of Mudras in Stree Swasthya}, volume={6}, url={https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1603}, abstractNote={<p>Ayurveda is the science of life. The purpose of Ayurveda is to procure a good health to accomplish <em>Chaturvidha</em> <em>Purusharthas</em> - <em>Dharma</em>, <em>Artha</em>, <em>Kama</em> and <em>Moksha</em>. Attainment of <em>Moksha</em> is the ultimate aim of Ayurveda. For the well being of society, so many things have been explained in our classics like <em>Charyatrayas</em>, <em>Traya</em> <em>Upasthambhas</em>, <em>Yoga</em>, 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 <em>Mudra</em> provides physical, mental and spiritual benefits. <em>Stri</em> is compared to mother Earth as both have the quality of forbearance and procreation and <em>Swasthya</em> 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.&nbsp; 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 <em>Mudra</em> techniques to get rid of all the anxiety disorders which in turn helps to maintain the <em>Stree</em> <em>Swasthya</em> and thereby health of family, society and universe.</p&gt;}, number={6}, journal={Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences}, author={Asha Karki}, year={2022}, month={Jan.}, pages={116 - 119} }