The practice of Bandha “controlling” and “locking’ the energy (Prana), and directing it upwards to the uniting of Prana and Apana to energy channel and then into the Shushumnanadi; Mudra “gestures” to channelis the energy in nadis. we put an emphasis on technique, contra-indications and benefits.We explain that it is necessary to teach and learn which helps to practice further kriya, mudra and pranayama.
Meaning of Mudra and bandha
The sanskrit word Mudra is translated as “gesture “ or “attitude” . “Mud “ means delight or pleasure and “druvay “means to draw forth . It can be described as psychic ,emotional , devotional and esthetic gesture or attitude .Bandha means to hold, lighten or lock. the bandhas redirect prana and stroe it by blocking the flow in certain areas of the body, thus forcing it to flow or accumulate in other areas. During the practice, Certain parts of the body are contracted. This action also massages and stimulates the muscles, organs, glands and nerves associated with that specific area. Its help in expanding the pranic field which is concentrated around the chakra and activating kundakine shakti.
- Mulabandha
- Jalandarabandha
- Uddiyanabandha
- Mahabandha