Bandha

Question 1

Bandha

Answer 1

“Energy Locks” Muscular contractions in the physical body, which yoga practitioners use to harness the circulation of prana in the subtle body

Question 2

Three Main Bandha

Answer 2

Mula Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha

Question 3

Jalandhara Bandha

Answer 3

“Throat/Chin Lock” Contracting of the neck and throat with tuck of the chin wherein the chin comes to resting on the notch between the collar-bones and the top of the breast bone. Used to capture Prana Vayu

Question 4

Uddiyana Bandha

Answer 4

“Core Lock” Drawing in of the navel making it rise. Drawing the diaphragm high up into the thorax and pulling the abdominal organs against the back towards the spine. Performed only during khumbhaka (breath retention) following rechaka (exhale)

Question 5

Mula Bandha

Answer 5

“Root Lock” Contracting of the region referred to the wall of the perineum. By doing so, downward flowing Apana Vayu is reversed to flow upward to unite with Prana Vayi