Yoga bandhas

Uddiyana Bandha or the Abdominal Lock is one of the three main Bandhas or locks practised by yogis. It pulls the pranic energy upwards.

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Some Sanskrit words have successfully made it into our pop culture. One of the terms that seem to be thrown around a lot is mula bandha. You’ll hear a teacher instruct you to “engage your mula bandha” in various poses, while what she really means is “contract your pelvic floor muscles.” Is there a difference? According … Continued

etu Bandhasana is a common yoga pose that derives its name from three Sanskrit words Setu, which means bridge, bandha, which means a lock, and asana which means pose. It helps in relaxing your body and stretches the muscles of your neck, chest, and back. #setubandhasana #bridgepose #yoga

A bandha is a type of body lock that is often used in yoga. There are four main types of bandhas, and they are often used in conjunction with each other. The four main types of bandhas are: mula bandha, uddiyana bandha, jalandhara bandha, and bhujangasana bandha. Bandhas can be used to help improve your yoga practice by helping to engage and support your core muscles, improving your alignment, and providing stability and balance.

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The practice of bandha during Yoga involves restricting the flow of energy to one part of the body and then redirecting it. When the lock or bandha is released, the energy is flooded to the other parts of the body with improved intensity.