Mula Bandha is something that we have been practicing in class this week.
Here i go into more details and share a video with you so you can practice in your own home.
The Sanskrit word bandha simply means to 'hold', 'tighten' or 'lock'. These word describe the action extremely well as this is exactly what we do when practicing with a bandha to effect the pranic energy within the body.
"The word bandha means "to bind or tie together, to close." In the way it is used in yoga, bandha also means "to lock." When we execute a bandha we lock certain areas of the torso in a particular way." The Heart Of Yoga, T.K.V. Desikachar, p71
The bandha's play an important role in the cleansing process, helping to reduce waste matter by directing the agni - yes there are more than one bandha we have jaladhara, moola, uddiyana and maha, but this post will just focus on Mula Bandha. This perticular bandha takes place in the perunium area and when we apply the lock it aims to lock the prana and redirect it into sushumna nadi in order for spiritual awakening.
So now we know a little about Mula Bandha the next step is locating it. Some of the best ways to draw attention into this area is by coughing. But it can also be tuned into by doing the action you would use when stopping yourself from going for a wee. I have attached a picture for those of us that are more visual (me being one of them).
So as you can see from the images where the Bandha is located so when do we apply it. Well you can begin apply this lock in simple asanas to begin with. Lying on your back and applying Mula Bandha is probably one of the easiest ways when you first start out. When you feel comfortable and feel you have mastered it on your back you can move to a seated position.
Here is a little video for those who wish to work on MULA BANDHA....:-) I hope you enjoy xxxxxx
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