BNDHAS THE LOCKS OF YOGA
Bandha is the term that is used in yoga to refer to a muscular contraction or “lock”. Bandhas produce particular effects on both the physical and the subtle bodies: they increase physical strength, develop muscular control, support your spine and have a quickening effect on the subtle energy. The powerful effect of the upward rise of subtle energy should not be underestimated; in many ways it is what makes this practice physically possible.
En Astanga yoga three bandhas are used during posture practice: mula, uddiynna and jalanddhar bandhas . Mula and udiyana bandha are held, to some degree, throughout the entire session. In many other schools of yoga, bandbas are practised only in association with breathing exercises, mudni (seals) and meditation — or by themselves.
Bandha is the term that is used in yoga to refer to a muscular contraction or “lock”. Bandhas produce particular effects on both the physical and the subtle bodies: they increase physical strength, develop muscular control, support your spine and have a quickening effect on the subtle energy. The powerful effect of the upward rise of subtle energy should not be underestimated; in many ways it is what makes this practice physically possible.
En Astanga yoga three bandhas are used during posture practice: mula, uddiynna and jalanddhar bandhas . Mula and udiyana bandha are held, to some degree, throughout the entire session. In many other schools of yoga, bandbas are practised only in association with breathing exercises, mudni (seals) and meditation — or by themselves.
