Surya mudra/Agni mudra

    It is a mudra to enhance the fire element [ as per yoga & Ayurveda philosophy five elements are there in our body and agni or fire is one among those elements ] within body that rejuvenates and re-energizes our mind and body.

    Surya mudra is extremely beneficial for people who want reducing weight through practice of yoga.

Surya mudra is a simple hand gesture of yoga which increases the fire element in the body as well as decreases the earth element. It’s energy booster mudra as it strengthens the Sun energy present in the body.

Surya mudra is also known as Agni mudra. It stimulates the digestive system. It also promotes better mental health .Practising "prana mudra "after surya mudra will enhance its effects.

How to do surya mudra?

Sit comfortably in lotus pose (padmasana) or easy pose (sukhasana).Ensure that your spine is erect and your head aligned with the spine.

Close your eyes and place your hands on your knees with palms up.

Fold your ring finger so that the finger tip almost touches the base of the thumb. Place your thumb on the folded ring finger. Keep the rest of the fingers comfortably straight.

Keep moderate pressure on the ring finger to increase the fire element .No excess pressure should be applied. Hold the mudra for a minimum of 10 minutes.

Unfold your fingers gently and slowly after the completion of the yoga mudra.

Sit there for a couple of minutes, with eyes closed, and slowly get aware of your surroundings.

Benefits :

      Surya mudra helps to revive and rejuvenate the zeal &zest of your mind.

      Surya mudra may be one of the mudra or asanas which may aid in weight loss.

      It may improve digestion by boosting the metabolism in the body.

References 

    1.https://www.fitsri.com/?s=surya+mudra     
    2 . https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6869/surya-mudra