sandeyeAdvanced breathing techniques: The Three Bandhas
January 28th 2008 19:23
Although I do not yet personally indulge in these techniques on a regular basis, I have experimented a few times, whenever feeling my fittest and my breathing sequences were going exceptionally well. One is not supposed to indulge until having become well acquainted with both your own body and basic pranayama routines. Some sources additionally recommend maintaining a regular daily practice of asana, commencing the spiritual aspects of Yoga, and the partaking of an appropriate diet prior to using the advanced exercises. It is also often advised that you learn these procedures from an instructor, especially if you are not in touch with your own body or otherwise unsure of what you are doing.
Jalandhara Bandha is used whilst holding the breath inside. You press your chin down into the chest region securely. Once you are ready to exhale, lift your chin out of the position. The object of this lock is to inhibit the escape of prana.
Moola Bandha is also performed whilst holding the breath in. First, tighten the anal sphincter, and then contract the abdominals. The object of this lock is also to restrain an escape, this time of apana. However, in this case it prevents a release from the lower body, whereas in Jalandhara it prevents one from the upper. Additionally, Moola Bandha will assist to connect apana with prana. To move this pranapana to the correct place, one performs the third lock.
The third Bandha, Uddiyana, is performed after complete exhalation. To do this move, one draws the abdomen upwards and backwards.
In my next post, I will explain some advanced breathing techniques during which these moves can be used.
Jalandhara Bandha is used whilst holding the breath inside. You press your chin down into the chest region securely. Once you are ready to exhale, lift your chin out of the position. The object of this lock is to inhibit the escape of prana.
Moola Bandha is also performed whilst holding the breath in. First, tighten the anal sphincter, and then contract the abdominals. The object of this lock is also to restrain an escape, this time of apana. However, in this case it prevents a release from the lower body, whereas in Jalandhara it prevents one from the upper. Additionally, Moola Bandha will assist to connect apana with prana. To move this pranapana to the correct place, one performs the third lock.
The third Bandha, Uddiyana, is performed after complete exhalation. To do this move, one draws the abdomen upwards and backwards.
In my next post, I will explain some advanced breathing techniques during which these moves can be used.
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