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what is the main function of the bandhas?
On what system of the body does it work on?
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BANDHAS-INTRODUCTION
he human body can be compared to a
Thouse where a lot of things happen it
is also a scene of exchange, there are many
openings or gates; both gross and subtle. It
is through these gates that food is ingested
and excreted, air is inhaled and exhaled,
and energy is absorbed and released. Yogis
have discovered that these gates need to
be sealed to harness the latent and hidden
powers in the body. Bandhas or seals are
practices that help you close various gates
of the body. The bandhas are applied at
3 crucial points in the body, which also
correspond to certain endocrine glands
as well as nerve junctions as well as the
chakras along the spine. At the throat,
Jalandhar Bandha is applied; Udyan Bandha
is applied at the solar plexus and the Moola
Bandha at the base of the spine. The moola
and jalandhar Bandha shut off the upper and
lower openings of the digestive tract thus
shutting off the flow of prana vayu upwards
and apana vayu downwards, udyan enables
the mixing of the two around the solar
plexus. Applying all three together is called
the Maha Bandha which also has the effect
of creating a no thought state which can
be seen as the ultimate aim of the bandhas.
At the physical level bandhas can be
seen as neuro-muscular locks that target
endocrine glands(endocrine glands are
ductless glands that produce hormones)
which are released into the blood stream
through the semi-permeable wall of the
glands, the effective production and release
of the hormones are greatly enhanced
by the practice of bandhas, for example
doing the jalandhar bandha massages the
thyroid and parathyroid glands, thyroxin
is produced by the thyroid glands which
determines the metabolism of the body.
If an obese person does jalandhar bandha
regularly, their weight will drop due to the
higher metabolic rate in the body.
By working on the entire hormonal
system bandhas are the potent bridge
between the body and the brain which
uses hormones to signal various activities
in the body. In yoga bandhas play a vital role
in creating a harmony between the body
and the mind.
JALANDHAR BANDHA
1. Sit in any meditative posture
2. Inhale and lock your chin to your chest.
3. Puff the chest up slightly and retain
the breath inside for as long as is
comfortable
4. Slowly bring your head up and exhale
out.
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5. Repeat only 3 times a day
BENEFITS
1. Regulates the functioning of the
thyroid
gland and improves metabolism
2. Causes decreased heart rate and
increases breathe retention
3. Relives stress, anxiety, anger and in the
long run helps to relax
UDYAAN BANDHA
1. Sit in any meditative posture
2. Exhale out forcefully through your
mouth while bending forward( as
shown)
3. Now suck your stomach and hold your
breath
4.Hold the contraction for as long as
comfortable
5. Release the contraction and then inhale
6. Repeat three times a day only
BENEFITS
1. Allivates mild diabetes and many
stomach ailments such as constipation,
indigestion.
2. Abdominal muscles are toned and
massaged, and the blood circulation to
the stomach area is enhanced
3. Helps in the distribution of energy
throughout the body.
MOOLA BANDHA
1. Sit in any meditative posture with your
back straight
2. Exhale completely and pull up the
genital space and close the anal space
3. Keep your abdominal muscles tight and
hold your breath
4. Relax the lock and inhale
5. Repeat only three times a day
BENEFITS
1.Stimulates the excretory system and
helps relieve ulcers, constipation and
piles
2. Alleviates frustration and depression
3. Beneficial for asthma, bronchitis and
arthritis.
BHARAT THAKUR
Founder of
Bharat Thakur’s
Artistic Yoga
www.artisticyoga.com
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