2023年12月21日 · A bandha is a lock or bind in yoga, which is performed in order to direct and regulate the flow of prana (life force energy) to certain parts of the body. Also referred to as an energetic lock, bandha was practiced by yogis of the past to …

A bandha (Sanskrit: बंध) is a kriyā in Hatha Yoga, being a kind of internal mudra described as a "body lock," [1] [2] to lock the vital energy into the body. Bandha literally means bond, fetter, or "catching hold of".

The four main bandhas in yoga are Mula, Uddiyana, Jalandhara and Maha bandha. Learn why and how we activate them when we practice yoga.

2020年1月6日 · Bandha in Sanskrit means “lock”. The purpose of a bandha is to ‘lock’ the energy flow in a specific part of the body temporarily. When the ‘lock’ is released, the energy flows more vigorously through the body. This promotes overall health and vitality.

2020年3月17日 · There are three major Bandhas, Jalandhara, Uddiyana and Moola Bandha, that lock the energy in the throat, abdomen, and pelvis. In Hatha Yoga, Bandhas are practiced to binds our Chitta (mind in common language), which eventually helps one into the spiritual path.

2022年10月17日 · Bandha is Sanskrit for lock, bond, or catching hold of. Bandhas are considered both mental and physical (neuromuscular) movements that help you shape or harness the flow of prana as a means for deepening your practice.

What’s the point of closing off the throat (jalandhara-bandha), of contracting and lifting the abdomen (uddiyana-bandha), or of drawing inward at the center of the pelvic floor (mula-bandha)? We can get a glimpse of the reasoning behind these practices with the help of theories drawn from hatha, tantra, and kundalini yoga.

2025年1月25日 · Uddiyana moves energy upwards with much more force than a pure Mula bandha alone. It creates a soft massage for the deeper internal muscles of the lower back and is a fantastic remedy for abdominal and tummy troubles, as well as a stimulant for digestive juices. For more on Uddiyana Bandha, read Uddiyana Bandha - Upward Flying Lock

6 天之前 · Prana Sutra’s Yoga Bandha Series offers in-depth guides to help you master the four internal energy locks used in yoga. But before attempting these techniques, it’s important to cover some basics – like when to start practicing bandhas, the traditional sequence for learning them, and a few crucial do’s and don’ts to avoid common mistakes and maximize the overall …

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