Bandhas

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• Learn and experience the 3 locks/bandhas:

• Jalandhara, Uddiyana, Moola Bandha

  • Jalandhara - chin lock, prevents prana from escaping the upper body

  • Uddiyana - diaphragm lock, forces prana up the shushumna nadī (spinal column)

  • Moola - perineal lock, prevents apana escaping from the lower body and draws it up to unite with prana

• Bandhas are engaged throughout the practices of pranayama and asana to prevent dissipation of and to direct the flow of prana in the body

• Utilized to convert physical energy into spiritual energy

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Recommended reading:

Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha

by The Bihar School of Yoga

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