A bandha ( Sanskrit : बंध ) is a kriyā in Hatha Yoga , being a kind of internal mudra described as a "body lock," to lock the vital energy into the body. Bandha literally means bond, fetter, or "catching hold of".
22-629: [REDACTED] Look up bandha in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Bandha (बन्ध, a Sanskrit term for "binding, bond, arrest, capturing, putting together" etc.) may refer to: Bandha (yoga) Bandha (Jainism) See also [ edit ] Bandh (disambiguation) Bandham (disambiguation) Bandhan (disambiguation) Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga § Bandhas Bandhu Trul khor Karma in Jainism Topics referred to by
44-434: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Bandha (yoga) Mahā Bandha ("the great lock") combines all the other three bandhas, namely: In Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga , these three Bandhas are considered to be one of the three key principles of yoga practice. Mūla bandha is a primary bandha in traditional yoga . The earliest textual mention of mūla bandha
66-528: Is in the 12th century Shaiva Natha text Gorakṣaśataka which defines it as a yogic technique to achieve mastery of breath and to awaken the goddess Kuṇḍalinī . Mula Bandha ( Sanskrit : मूल बंध) is from Mūla , meaning variously root, base, beginning, foundation, origin or cause. Gorakṣhaśataka defines mūla bandha as: [The yogi] forces the downward-moving apāna breath to move upwards by means of contraction. Yogis call this mūla bandha , "the root lock." When apāna has turned upwards and reached
88-401: Is of particular benefit for women (and less commonly men) who experience stress urinary incontinence . However, compliance with PFE programs often is poor, PFE generally is ineffective for urinary incontinence unless performed with biofeedback and trained supervision, and in severe cases it may have no benefit. Pelvic floor muscle tone may be estimated using a perineometer , which measures
110-412: Is performed by extending the neck and elevating the sternum (breastbone) before dropping the head so that the chin may rest on the chest. Meanwhile, the tongue pushes up against the palate in the mouth. Pelvic floor The pelvic floor or pelvic diaphragm is an anatomical location in the human body, which has an important role in urinary and anal continence, sexual function and support of
132-399: Is the root of the spine, the pelvic floor or, more precisely, the centre of the pelvic floor, the perineum . The perineum is the muscular body between the anus and the genitals. By slightly contracting the pubo-coccygeal (PC) muscle , which goes from the pubic bone to the tail bone (coccyx), we create an energetic seal that locks prana into the body and so prevents it from leaking out at
154-420: The true pelvis has the pelvic floor as its inferior boundary (and the pelvic brim as its superior boundary). The perineum has the pelvic floor as its superior boundary. Posteriorly, the pelvic floor extends into the anal triangle . It is important in providing support for pelvic viscera (organs), e.g. the bladder , intestines , the uterus (in females), and in maintenance of continence as part of
176-410: The urinary and anal sphincters. It facilitates birth by resisting the descent of the presenting part, causing the fetus to rotate forwards to navigate through the pelvic girdle. It helps maintain optimal intra-abdominal pressure. The pelvic floor is subject to clinically relevant changes that can result in: Pelvic floor dysfunction can result after treatment for gynecological cancers. Damage to
198-524: The base of the spine. Mula Bandha is said to move prana into the central channel, called sushumna , which is the subtle equivalent of the spine. Mūla Bandha is a primary Bandha in traditional yoga . Iyengar likens the functionality of the Bandha and especially Mūla Bandha to "safety-valves which should be kept shut during the practice of kumbhakas". He specifies the energetic prāṇas of Vāyus engaged through Mūla Bandha as: "...Apāna Vāyu (the prāṇa in
220-484: The breath and then releasing the abdomen after a pause. The process is repeated many times before letting the air into the lungs, resuming normal breath. Jalandhara bandha ( Sanskrit : जालंधर बंध , IAST : Jālandhara bandha ) is the chin bandha described and employed in Hatha Yoga . Jālandhara bandha comes from Sanskrit : जाल Jāla , web or net and ( Sanskrit : धर ) dhara , "holding". This bandha
242-430: The lower abdomen), whose course is downwards, is made to flow up to unite with Prāna Vāyu, which has its seat within the region of the chest." He cautions that "Mūla Bandha should be attempted first in antara kumbhaka (retention after inhalation). The region of the lower abdomen between the navel and the anus is contracted towards the spine and pulled up to the diaphragm. He further states that "While practicing Mūla Bandha,
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#1732801992120264-458: The orb of fire, then the flame, fanned by the wind, rises high. As a result, fire and apāna reach prāṇa , which is hot by nature. The overheated prāṇa creates a blaze in the body, which heats the sleeping Kuṇḍalinī and wakes her up. Like a snake struck by a stick, she hisses and straightens herself. As if entering a snake-hole, she enters the Brahmā naḍi . Therefore, yogis should maintain
286-467: The pelvic floor not only contributes to urinary incontinence but can lead to pelvic organ prolapse . Pelvic organ prolapse occurs in women when pelvic organs (e.g. the vagina, bladder, rectum, or uterus) protrude into or outside of the vagina. The causes of pelvic organ prolapse are not unlike those that also contribute to urinary incontinence. These include inappropriate (asymmetrical, excessive, insufficient) muscle tone and asymmetries caused by trauma to
308-436: The pelvic organs. The pelvic floor includes muscles, both skeletal and smooth, ligaments and fascia. and separates between the pelvic cavity from above, and the perineum from below. It is formed by the levator ani muscle and coccygeus muscle , and associated connective tissue . The pelvic floor has two hiatuses (gaps): (anteriorly) the urogenital hiatus through which urethra and vagina pass, and (posteriorly)
330-421: The pelvis. Age, pregnancy, family history, and hormonal status all contribute to the development of pelvic organ prolapse. The vagina is suspended by attachments to the perineum, pelvic side wall and sacrum via attachments that include collagen, elastin, and smooth muscle. Surgery can be performed to repair pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles can be strengthened with Kegel exercises . Disorders of
352-411: The posterior pelvic floor include rectal prolapse , rectocele , perineal hernia , and a number of functional disorders including anismus . Constipation due to any of these disorders is called "functional constipation" and is identifiable by clinical diagnostic criteria. Pelvic floor exercise (PFE), also known as Kegel exercises , may improve the tone and function of the pelvic floor muscles, which
374-503: The pressure within the vagina. Medication may also be used to improve continence. In severe cases, surgery may be used to repair or even to reconstruct the pelvic floor. One surgery which interrupts pelvic floor musculature in males is a radical prostatectomy . With the removal of the prostate , many males experience urinary incontinence post operation; pelvic floor exercises may be used to counteract this pre and post operation. Pre-operative pelvic floor exercising significantly decreases
396-418: The prevalence of urinary incontinence post radical prostatectomy. Prostatitis and prostatectomies are two contributors to erectile dysfunction ; following a radical prostatectomy studies show that erectile dysfunction is improved by pelvic floor muscle training under the supervision of physical therapists certified in pelvic floor rehabilitation . Perineology or pelviperineology is a specialty dealing with
418-454: The rectal hiatus through which the anal canal passes. Some sources do not consider "pelvic floor" and "pelvic diaphragm" to be identical, with the "diaphragm" consisting of only the levator ani and coccygeus, while the "floor" also includes the perineal membrane and deep perineal pouch . However, other sources include the fascia as part of the diaphragm. In practice, the two terms are often used interchangeably. The pelvic cavity of
440-463: The regular practice of mūla bandha . Gorakṣaśataka Iyengar defines Mūla Bandha as "A posture where the body from the anus to the navel is contracted and lifted up and towards the spine". This is qualified in that the actual muscle contracted is not the sphincter muscle nor the muscle which cessates urination, but the muscle equidistant between the two . Maehle defines it as "root lock" and further specifies that: The root referred to here
462-409: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Bandha . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bandha&oldid=1176498495 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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#1732801992120484-408: The yogi attempts to reach the true source or mūla of creation." Uḍḍīyana bandha ( Sanskrit : उड्डीयन बन्ध), also called abdominal lock or upward lifting lock , is the abdominal bandha described and employed in hatha yoga , in particular in the nauli purification. It involves, after having exhaled all the air out, pulling the abdomen under the rib cage by taking a false inhale while holding
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