Assessments BandhasW3

Question 1

In which Kosha do we find most aspects of subtle anatomy?

Answer 1

Pranamaya kosha

Question 2

What are the Granthis?

Answer 2

Energetic knots

Question 3

What is the meaning of the word “Bandha”?

Answer 3

Lock

Question 4

Where is Mula Bandha located?

Answer 4

At the base of the spine

Question 5

Can the pelvic floor muscles become too tight?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Choose the correct order in practising Uddiyana Bandha?

Answer 6

1. Take the breath in
2. Exhale fully
3. On no breath, draw the belly in and up using the diaphragm
4. Hold the breath
5. Release the belly
6. Inhale
7. Exhale

Question 7

Uddiyana Bandha should not be practised when?

Answer 7

• Pregnant
• Experiencing abdominal issues or injuries
• Dizzy

Question 8

Apana Vayu is the movement that flows?

Answer 8

Downwards (sj and out)

APANA - PELVIC FLOOR

Question 9

What is “Maha Bandha?

Answer 9

All three locks together

Question 10

What are the names of the three Nadis we work with?

Answer 10

Shushumna - Vertical. Straight. Energy Channel/Main Road from Tail to Crown all 7 Chakras (roundabouts)

Ida Nadi - Vertical, spiral from sit bone up over head to left nostril, Chakras 1-6 feminine, lunar, emotion, cool.

Pingala Nadi - vertical, spiral from sit bone up over head to right nostril, Chakras 1-6, masculine, solar, hot, lineal