Bandhas

Question 0

What are the 3 main Bandhas?

Answer 0

Jalandhara - is located in the throat
Uddiyana - is located in the abdomen
Mula - is located at the pelvic floor

Question 1

What are Bandhas?

Answer 1

The Bandhas are “Locks” that can help direct the Agni (fire) to reduce rubbish that has settled in the body, and is blocking the flow of energy in the body. The Bandhas intensify the effect of the fire.

Question 2

Jalandhara location and application

Answer 2

Jalandhara is located in the throat and affects the throat and upper spine. It can be practiced with most asanas and during pranayama

Question 3

Uddiyana location and application

Answer 3

Uddiyana is located in the abdomen and can be carried out in inverted asanas. Uddiyana helps raise the rubbish to the flames of Agni

Question 4

Mula Bandha location and application

Answer 4

Mula Bandha is located at the pelvic floor and develops out of Uddiyana and can hold the rubbish to the flame long enough for it to be burned