Bandahs Flashcards
What is Mulabhanda?
Root Lock
What chakra is Mulabhanda associated with?
The Root Chakra
Where is Mulabhanda said to be located?
At the base of the torso or the perineum which is the area between your anus and genitals or the pelvic floor.
What is Uddiyana Bandha?
The upward flying lock or abdominal lift.
How do you engage Uddiyana Bandha?
You suck in your abdominal wall in and up at the end of an exhalation, while restraining the breath.
What does bandha mean?
It is a gesture in which a segment of the body is sealed, isolated or constricted in some manner.
What is Jalandhar Bandha?
Throat Lock
What does Jalandhar Bandha do?
It is used in pranayama and asana practice to control and harness the flow of energy through the body.
What is Maha Bandha?
The Great Lock. Maha Bandha combines the practice of uddiyana bandha, mulabandha, and jalandhara bandha. It engages the abdominal lft, root lock, and throat lock.
What is Pada Bandha?
Foot Lock
How is Pada Bandha engaged?
It is a yogic technique where the soles of the feet are placed on the ground so the weight is evenly distributed in the triangle formed by the big toe, little toe and ankle.
What is Hasta Bandha?
Hand Lock
How is Hasta Bandha engaged?
A yogic technique where the hands are placed on the ground, with the fingers spread and palms lifted off the mat in a cupping or tented manner.
What is a mudra?
Seal or Gesture
