Banthas-2

Part 2

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Uddiyana Bandha, Shakti Kundalini and the Chakras

Energetically Uddiyana Bandha (with the continuous support of Mula Bandha) propels the already awakened Shakti Kundalini energy up through the Sushumna Nadi affecting change in the next two chakras:

Anahata (heart chakra)  love, compassion, kindness

Vishuddha (throat chakra) key words: truth in communication, listening to the truth of others

Uddiyana Bandha encourages the evolution of one’s Self from a limited self-centered reality into one that is love based.

Jalandhara Bandha – Throat Lock

“Engaging Jalandhara Bandha destroys old age and death. Jalandhara bandha closes the opening of the group of Nadis, through which Amrita, the nectar that is housed in the Soma of the brain, falls down. In Jalandhara Bandha, a perfect contraction of the throat will ensure that the nectar does not fall into the fire (the Surya situated in the navel)” – Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Jalandhara Bandha is the “Throat Lock”. Engaged after the sequential order of Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha, the muscles of the front of the neck (sternocleidomastoid and scalenes) draw the chin towards the lifted superior portion of the sternum stimulating the thyroid (butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated alongside the front of the windpipe). One of the main physiological benefits of engaging the throat lock is the stimulation of the thyroid which balances the regulation of hormones responsible for efficient metabolism (growth and maturation).                        

Whereas Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha can be activated and mastered in both Pranayama practice and in Hatha Yoga postures and transitions, Jalandhara Bandha is usually reserved for Pranayama practice and a few Hatha Yoga postures such as Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge pose) and the mother of all poses, Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulder Stand).    

Jalandhara Bandha, Shakti Kundalini and the Chakras    

Energetically, activating Jalandhara Bandha continues the upward movement of Shakti Kundalini energy from the lower three chakras (from the activation of Mula Bandha), the fourth and fifth chakras corresponding to the heart and throat (from the activation of the Uddiyana Bandha) and into the sixth (Ajna) and seventh (Sahasrara) chakras.

Ajna (the third eye/ brow chakra) key word: intuition, and

Sahasrara (the crown chakra) keywords: connection to cosmic consciousness.

Jalandhara Bandha truly connects the body and the heart with the mind.

Maha Bandha – The Great Lock

“This Maha Bandha is the most skillful means for keeping at bay the snares of death” – Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Engaging all three bandhas (Mula, Uddiyana and Jalandhara) is known as Maha Bandha or “The Great Lock”. The benefits of engaging all three are also incredibly “great” for every system in the body. Activating Maha Bandha increases the strength of the diaphragm and the efficiency of the respiratory system, tones the heart and increases the efficiency of the cardiovascular system, stokes the digestive fires and tones the abdominal organs increasing the efficiency of the systems of assimilation, digestion and excretion, and the stimulation of the thyroid and other endocrine glands increases the overall wellness and efficiency of the bodies natural ability to grow, mature and heal itself.

Also, as a key component of the practice of Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), practicing Maha Bandha is quite relaxing for the nervous system as all energy is focused on the dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment rather than the chaos of the external environment with its uncontrollable influences and circumstances.

In ancient yoga texts Mula, Uddiyana and Jalandhara bandhas are often illustrated in seated postures such as Sukkhasana (Easy Pose) and a straight back variation of Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose), and moots the time in a pranayama practice before meditation. In modern day yoga practices we find ourselves in so many different postures, shapes and transitional movements that it is hard to find the balance between strength (gross muscle activation) and softness (subtle muscle activation) necessary to fully engage our bandhas. But quoting Pattabhis Jois, “With practice all is coming.” Activating and engaging our three major bandhas greatly supports and inspires a safe and graceful yoga practice. 

Hasta and Pada Bandhas

Two minor bandhas that play an important role in injury prevention throughout modern day active yoga practices are the bandhas of the feet (Pada Bandha) and the hands (Hasta Bandha). It is common knowledge among yogis that postures need to start from the ground up. Creating a strong and stable foundation will increase the physiological and energetic benefits of each and every pose. While standing, even before fully engaging Mula Bandha, it is wise to bring awareness to the four corners of the feet and the energetic lift of the arches by the muscles on the inner and outer lower leg.

In postures that require the hands to hold the weight of all or most of the pose (Plank, Arm Balances etc.) before fully engaging the other bandhas to support the internal environment, it is wise to start with what is touching the earth, root down through the pads and mounds of the thumb and fingers, and energetically draw/suction upwards through the center of the palms, creating a lift upwards through the hands, wrists and lower arms. This action will help protect the wrists in yoga poses – read more in Yoga therapy for your wrists.

Ex:siting one leg in head try.💥

To be light on this earth – activate and engage your bandhas!

So to bring it all together I go back to my opening line – engaging the 3 major and two minor bandhas will enliven, uplift and strengthen the bones, connective tissues and surrounding joints in weight bearing postures and transitions. When practiced in conjunction with intimate awareness of and connection to breath and the natural movements of Prana, they are key components to both on and off the mat injury prevention.

💯 on preventing yoga injuries:

The breath, prana and the vayus

The bandhaYESS, I want this, preferably NOW! Not a perfect yogi yet :☠

Vishuddha (throat chakra) key phrases: fact in communique, paying attention to the fact of others

Uddiyana Bandha encourages the evolution of one’s Self from a limited self-focused fact into one that is love based.

Jalandhara Bandha – Throat Lock

“Engaging Jalandhara Bandha destroys old age and dying. Jalandhara bandha closes the outlet of the organization of Nadis, via which Amrita, the nectar this is housed in the Soma of the mind, falls down. In Jalandhara Bandha, a great contraction of the throat will make certain that the nectar does now not fall into the fire (the Surya situated within the navel)” – Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Jalandhara Bandha is the “Throat Lock”. Engaged after the sequential order of Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha, the muscle tissues of the front of the neck (sternocleidomastoid and scalenes) draw the chin toward the lifted advanced part of the sternum stimulating the thyroid (butterfly-fashioned endocrine gland situated along the front of the windpipe). One of the principle physiological benefits of enticing the throat lock is the stimulation of the thyroid which balances the regulation of hormones responsible for efficient metabolism (boom and maturation).                        

Whereas Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha may be activated and mastered in both Pranayama practice and in Hatha Yoga postures and transitions, Jalandhara Bandha is commonly reserved for Pranayama exercise and some Hatha Yoga postures including Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge pose) and the mom of all poses, Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulder Stand).    

Jalandhara Bandha, Shakti Kundalini and the Chakras    

Energetically, activating Jalandhara Bandha keeps the upward movement of Shakti Kundalini electricity from the lower 3 chakras (from the activation of Mula Bandha), the fourth and fifth chakras similar to the heart and throat (from the activation of the Uddiyana Bandha) and into the sixth (Ajna) and 7th (Sahasrara) chakras.

Ajna (the third eye/ brow chakra) key word: intuition, and

Sahasrara (the crown chakra) key phrases: connection to cosmic cognizance.

Jalandhara Bandha in reality connects the frame and the coronary heart with the mind.and stress

Maha Bandha – The Great Lock

“This Maha Bandha is the most skillful method for retaining at bay the snares of death” – Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Engaging all three bandhas (Mula, Uddiyana and Jalandhara) is known as Maha Bandha or “The Great Lock”. The advantages of attractive all 3 are also tremendously “terrific” for every device in the body. Activating Maha Bandha will increase the power of the diaphragm and the efficiency of the breathing device, tones the coronary heart and will increase the efficiency of the cardiovascular device, stokes the digestive fires and tones the stomach organs increasing the performance of the structures of assimilation, digestion and excretion, and the stimulation of the thyroid and different endocrine glands will increase the overall wellbeing and performance of the bodies natural capacity to grow, mature and heal itself.

Also, as a key thing of the exercise of Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), training Maha Bandha is pretty enjoyable for the apprehensive device as all energy is centered at the dynamic equilibrium of the inner environment in place of the chaos of the outside surroundings with its uncontrollable impacts and situations.

In historical yoga texts Mula, Uddiyana and Jalandhara bandhas are regularly illustrated in seated postures along with Sukkhasana (Easy Pose) and a immediately lower back version of Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose), and moots the time in a pranayama exercise earlier than meditation. In modern-day day yoga practices we find ourselves in so many distinctive postures, shapes and transitional actions that it's far tough to discover the stability between power (gross muscle activation) and softness (subtle muscle activation) necessary to fully engage our bandhas. But quoting Pattabhis Jois, “With exercise all is coming.” Activating and engaging our three most important bandhas significantly helps and inspires a secure and swish yoga practice. 

Hasta and Pada Bandhas+Yoga

Two minor bandhas that play an critical position in injury prevention throughout cutting-edge day lively yoga practices are the bandhas of the feet (Pada Bandha) and the palms (Hasta Bandha). It is common expertise amongst yogis that postures need to begin from the floor up. Creating a sturdy and solid basis will growth the physiological and active advantages of each and each pose. While status, even earlier than fully enticing Mula Bandha, it is wise to deliver recognition to the 4 corners of the ft and the lively carry of the arches by using the muscular tissues at the inner and outer lower leg.

In postures that require the fingers to hold the load of all or most of the pose (Plank, Arm Balances and so on.) before absolutely engaging the opposite bandhas to support the internal environment, it's miles smart initially what is touching the earth, root down thru the pads and piles of the thumb and hands, and energetically draw/suction upwards thru the middle of the arms, creating a boost upwards thru the palms, wrists and lower palms. This action will assist shield the wrists in yoga poses – read greater in Yoga remedy to your wrists.

Ex:siting one leg in head attempt.💥

To be light in this earth – activate and have interaction your bandhas!

So to convey all of it together I move lower back to my opening line – engaging the three major and  minor bandhas will brighten up, uplift and give a boost to the bones, connective tissues and surrounding joints in weight bearing postures and transitions. When practiced along with intimate focus of and connection to breath and the natural moves of Prana, they're key additives to each on and rancid the mat harm prevention.

💯 on stopping yoga accidents:

The breath, prana and the vayus

The bandhaYESS, I need this, ideally NOW! Not a great yogi but :☠