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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.

To understand the function of the Bhandas we must understand first how the energy flow takes place in the body.

There is a channel of energy that flows INTO the body called Prana, and another channel of energy that flows OUT of the body, called Apana, the elimination channel.

If both of these energies exist in enough amounts, they get redirected to a central channel called Sushmana. When this flow and circulation gets established the Kundalini energy awakens. It can manifest as neutrality, calmness, increase of concentration, clarity, etc.

As the energy rises up through the spine will pass through the energy vertex, called Chakras. This produces a blissful and super-consciousness state.

To see more about Chakras, click here.

The Bhandas can redirect the circulation of the blood, the energy channels, and proper flow of the spinal fluid to a central channel called Sushamana, for the awakening of the kundalini.

   
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