Understanding the bandhas

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In this lecture, Laruga introduces you to the three Bandhas that are used in the Ashtanga yoga practice. Bandhas are used to create internal alignment and act as support to the action of the asanas - they help you connect to the center of the body. Working with Bandhas can also help you to build up attention and increase you presence in the practice.

Mula Bandha – the Root lock
Uddiyana Bandha – the Flying-up lock
Jalandhara Bhanda – the Chin lock

Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha always work together, they are interrelation and we try to maintain engagement of these Bandhas throughout our practice.
Jalandhara Bandha on the other hand is used in more assigned places in the practice.

This video belongs to the series Ashtanga Yoga Foundations. This is for you who are new to Ashtanga yoga. You will be provided with an introduction to the practice and its foundations. To deepen your practice, take part of Ashtanga Yoga Essentials and Ashtanga Yoga Progression – these series will deepen your understanding of Ashtanga yoga, working from the inside out.