Using Jalandhara Bandha, the Chin or Throat Lock
Bandhas are energetic locks that contain the prana in the torso and concentrate it in the three main energy channels (nadis) of the body.
Jalandhara Bandha (Chin)
The Jalandhara Bandha or "chin lock" consists in pressing the chin close to the chest and dropping the head to help in maintaining immobility of muscle and air movements.
Jalandhara bandha
throat lock' to restrict the flow of bereath through the throat - done by resting the chin on the upper sternum (chest).
Japa ...
Jalandhara bandha - performed by dropping the chin to the chest while not hunching (Kyphosis) the upper back and shoulders forward. The neck muscles need to be flexible to perform this tilt.
Stops energy escaping upwards past the neck.
Jalandhara Bandha (Net-Bearer Bond)
Jalandhara Bandha is one of three important "bonds" for pranayama breath retention, the other two being Mula and Uddiyana.
Anjali Mudra (Salutation Seal) ...
jalandhara bandha: net-holding lock. Like a fisherman would use to hold one end of his net beneath his chin, while casting out the rest of it.
Jana Yoga: yoga of knowledge.
Jalandhara bandha
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chin lock; technique that frees ' the blockages of rudra granthi; controls the network of nadis, nerves and blood vessels flowing to the brain ...
Jalandhara Bandha
Contract the throat. Press the chin firmly against the chest. This Bandha is practised at the end of Puraka and beginning of Kumbhaka. Generally this Bandha is done during Kumbhaka only.
Jalandhara Bandha: Vishuddha Chakra (Rudra Loka)
Traya Bandha (maha bandha)
Utilizing the Three Basic Bandhas with the Breath, Pranayama and Advanced Mudra Practice ...
Jalandhara Bandha in this posture has beneficial effects on the blood pressure, and on the carotidien sinuses.
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In Jalandhara bandha the head is brought back a bit and then the chin is brought down on the chest. This lock keeps the prana locked below the throat.
42. The Jalandhara Bandha: This should be practised at the end of Puraka (after inhalation). This is of the form of contraction of the neck and is an impediment to the passage of Vayu (upwards).
Jalandhara bandha is the neck contraction and by releasing it you can learn to live in a space other than that of the head; jalandhara bandha influences the rational and the feeling aspect of the personality.
In addition, performance of Bhujangasana, Shalbhasana, Bhastrika Pranayama, Jalandhara bandha, Suryanamaskara, and Shavasana regularly, proper control of in-take of food, the control of the wandering tendency of mind, ...
Similarly Mula Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha and Jalandhara Bandha form another group. Mula Bandha is practised during Puraka, Kumbhaka, Rechaka and during meditation and Japa also.
Do Jalandhara Bandha by pressing the chin against the chest. Retain the breath till you expect fainting and then exhale slowly. This is Murchha Kumbhaka as it makes the mind senseless and gives happiness. But this is not suitable for many.
Uddiyana Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha and Moola Bandha are recommended. One can refer to various available websites for details.
Moolbandha contracts an area around mooladhara chakra in the perineal area. Uddiyana bandha involves a contraction of the abdominal area. Jalandhara bandha involves a contraction of the throat. Mahabandha is a combination of all three locks.
Svanasana (along with Prasarita Padottanasana). This pose and its neck action has a quieting effect like Sarvangasana and Setu Bandha Sarvangasana and is good for restorative work. These poses introduce and develop Jalandhara Bandha.
One sits on the foot with exhalation, and grabs the foot of the straight leg. Inhaling, keeping the arms straight, lift the heart (but take Jalandhara Bandha) and staying extended upward for 5 breaths. Drishti = nose.
 See also: Bandha, Jalandhara, Dhara, Yoga, Breath
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