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Mula Bandha involves contraction of the anus. It enables one to conserve vital or sex energy and to convert it into spiritual energy. How to do : Sit in Sidhi asana. In it the heel is placed firmly against Kanda or Yoni, the space between the anus and the organ of generation. The space is the centre of vital force. Two fingers above the anus is located Muladhara Chakra. This centre is dominated by the energy force Apana, which carries out the functions of excertion. Prana, on the other hand, carries out respiratory functions. Prtana draws energy and conserves it. Apan draws the energy out to exp0el the waste material from the body. Any disharmony in their functions results in early old age and death. It should be noted that mind and prana are inter-lined. If the mind is engaged in hatred, passion or greed, the Apana becomes active and the sense do not perform normally and energy goes waste. This exercise can be practiced even while sitting, standing, walking, lying or wor

The sanskrit meaning of bandha is lock or bind. In this, prana is made to locate in a particular part of the body. These exercises control the powers and energy of the body and mind .They enable the practitioner to achieve control over the prana for arousing Kunadline. The bandhas bestow health, long life and vitality and mental peace, besides curing many ailments. Main Bandhas are 1. Mula Bandha, 2.Uddiyana Bandha 3..Jalandhar Bandha and 4. Maha Bandha

Mula Bandha involves contraction of the anus. It enables one to conserve vital or sex energy and to convert it into spiritual energy. How to do : Sit in Sidhi asana. In it the heel is placed firmly against Kanda or Yoni, the space between the anus and the organ of generation. The space is the centre of vital force. Two fingers above the anus is located Muladhara Chakra. This centre is dominated by the energy force Apana, which carries out the functions of excertion. Prana, on the other hand, carries out respiratory functions. Prtana draws energy and conserves it. Apan draws the energy out to exp0el the waste material from the body. Any disharmony in their functions results in early old age and death. It should be noted that mind and prana are inter-lined. If the mind is engaged in hatred, passion or greed, the Apana becomes active and the sense do not perform normally and energy goes waste. This exercise can be practiced even while sitting, standing, walking, lying or wo

By Jalandhar Bandha exercise a yogi conserves the nectar which, the mystics say, flows from Sahasrara- crown of the head and consumed by Manipura Chakra fire. The conservation leads to long life, sound health and mystic powers. This exercise also opens the mouth of sushumna for awakening the kundalini shakti. Blood circulation is increased and throat troubles go. How to do : Sit down on the floor either in Padmasan or Sukhasan pose. Hold the spine, neck and head erect in one line. Look to the front at the level of eyes. Palms should be placed on knees. Inhale slowly, hold the breath and bend the head downwards so that the chin touches the chest. Now raise both the shoulders a little upwards. Keep spine, head and neck straight. Stay in that position for 4 to 8 seconds. This exercise can be repeated four times in a day. Disorders of the head, shoulders and cervical regions are removed. More useful for those who suffer from sinus and breathing trouble.

This Maha bandha exercise helps the yogi to awaken his kundalini power. How to do : With left heel pressed firmly against the space between the anus and the generative organ sit on the floor and perform Jalandhara bandha. Hold breath and also perform Uddiyana bandha. Focus all attention on the passage of Sushumna and visualize that Kundalini is moving up.

By doing Traya bandha exercise one gets the advantages of all the bandhas. How to do : One has to sit either in Padmasana or Siddhasana pose. He should exhale through the mouth thus emptying the lungs. Then navel is drawn inwards until abdomen joins the spine. Along with this, he has to do Mula Bandha and Jalandhara Bandha as well. Hands should be placed on knees. Now inhale air and release all the locks.