What Is Bhandas
The locks in the body, also called
Bhandas, are intentioned muscles contractions, with the aim of redirecting the
energy flow within the body. This techniques speed up the raise of Kundalini
energy, which allows the experience of higher states of consciousness. continue
Mula Bhanda or Root Lock
Mula (moola) means root. It’s
located by the sexual organs. It’s stimulated by contracting the sex organs,
the navel, and the rectum. This motion consists in three parts. First the anal
sphincter is contracted, then the sex organs, and third the lower abdominal
muscles and the navel towards the spine. continue
Uddiyana-Bhanda-or-Diaphragm-Lock.html
Uddiyana Bhanda it’s located
at the diaphragm level. The element at the solar plexus is fire.
The heat opens up the higher center, the heart chakra, the center of true love,
kindness, and compassion. It separates the lover triangle where instinct and
reaction takes places, with the upper triangle of the body, where more
conscious acts come from. continue
Jalandhara Bhanda or Neck Lock
Jalandhara Bhanda it’s
located at the trough level, the highest in the body. It directs the energy the
central channel preventing the energy to disperse to other areas of the body,
like the eyes or the ears. It seals the energy generated by the areas of
the brain stem. continue
Maha Bhanda or the Great Lock
This technique consists in
the application of three locks at the same time holding the breath out in a
perfect posture and concentration. It is practice after breathing exercises,
Pranayama, and postures, Asanas. continue
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