Bandhas
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Learn and experience the 3 locks/bandhas:
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Jalandhara, Uddiyana, Moola Bandha
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Jalandhara - chin lock, prevents prana from escaping the upper body
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Uddiyana - diaphragm lock, forces prana up the shushumna nadī (spinal column)
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Moola - perineal lock, prevents apana escaping from the lower body and draws it up to unite with prana
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Bandhas are engaged throughout the practices of pranayama and asana to prevent dissipation of and to direct the flow of prana in the body
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Utilized to convert physical energy into spiritual energy
Recommended reading:
Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha
by The Bihar School of Yoga