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Using Mula Bandha, the Root Lock
Mula bandha is one of the three "locks" used in hatha yoga to locally contain the flow of energy or prana.
Mula Bandha is the complement to Vajroli, and should be practiced along with it.
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The Mula Bandha consists of the contraction of the perineum (zone between the genitals and the anus) accompanied by a breath control technique.
Mula Bandha (Root Bond)
One of three important "bonds" for pranayama breath retention.
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mula bandha: lit. "root lock," performed by contracting the muscles of the anus sphincter. It is used to redirect the downwards moving apana vayu and send it back upwards.
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Press the Yoni with the left heel. Keep the right heel pressed at the space just above the organ of generation. Contract the anus and draw the Apana Vayu upwards. This is called Mula Bandha.
Mula Bandha: Muladhara Chakra (Brahma Loka)
Uddiyana Bandha: Manipura Chakra (Vishnu Loka)
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36. Mula Bandha: Apana (breath) which has a downward tendency is forced up by the sphincter muscles of the anus. Mula Bandha is the name of this process.
Lift mula bandha!
Hold for 5-8 deep slow breaths, inhale look up
For B position take the outer edges of your feet, extend your spine, and exhale into forward bending.
Concept of Mula Bandha According to Yoga and Spiritual lore
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The first is called Mula Bandha. The second is called Uddiyana, and the third is Jalandhara. Their nature will be thus described. Apana which has a downward tendency is forced up by contracting and drawing the anus upwards.
Hot yoga: Root lock (mula bandha)
You can do this seated or standing by simply contracting and then releasing the muscle located between your pubic bone and tailbone, as if you wanted to stop the flow of urine.
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.
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Start with the knees bent and lengthen the spine away from the sit bones so that all rounding comes out of the back. Lift the lower belly in and up towards the back of the spine. This means use Mula Bandha and Uddiyanda Bhanda to provide stability ...
Mula bandha and uddiyana bandha are applied. The lower ribs move into the body, lengthening the front of the body. The asana or seat in this pose is the hands, wrists, and forearms which are pressing evenly into the floor lifting the energy upwards.
 See also: Bandha, Yoga, Body, Asana, Breath
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