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Jalandhara Bandha

     In Sanskrit, Jal means "throat," Dharan means "stream" and Bandha means "to lock," "to hold," or "to tighten," therefore this practice is known as the throat lock.

     This practice engages the throat, toning the muscles of the neck and stimulating the Vishuddhi Chakra. This is one of ten Mudra practices that are said to destroy old age and death as well as giving divine wealth.

     In Sanskrit, Shiva refers to the Supreme Consciousness and Granthi means "knot." This knot is associated with Vishuddhi Chakra and Ajna Chakra and is known as Shiva Granthi. These two Chakras sustain the Vijnanamaya Kosha meaning "the wisdom" or "intellect body."

      When this knot is released, the individuality dissolves, the egoic identification dissolves and the experience of the unmanifested Consciousness emerges to Ajna Chakra and Sahasrara Chakra. 

Practice

  • Sit in a Meditative Asana or a comfortable seated position, place the palms of the hands on the knees, close the eyes and relax the body.

  • Inhale deeply and retain the breath inside the lungs.

  • Extend the chin forward, bring the chin to the chest.

  • Place the hands on the knees while keeping the arm straight.

  • Bring the shoulders upwards and forwards, keeping the straight arms.

  • Hold the final position for a few seconds.

  • To come out of this Bandha, relax the shoulders.

  • Bend the arms outwards and release the lock.

  • Slowly raise your head, exhale and breathe normally.

    • Jalandhara Bandha

    Practice - Variation 2

  • This Variation is practiced in Kriya Yoga, where the chin is simply brought to the chest.

  • This variation is used during any Pranayama practice that includes this practice.



    • Note

  • Do not practice if you have high blood pressure, any heart issue, vertigo, high intracranial pressure or cervical spondylosis.

  • Do not practice if you experience any dizziness or vertigo. 



    • Awareness

  • While practicing bring your awareness to Vishuddhi Chakra.


    • Precautions with Jalandhara Bandha

  • Do not practice if you have high blood pressure, any heart issue, vertigo, high intracranial pressure or cervical spondylosis.

  • Do not practice if you experience any dizziness or vertigo. 



    • Benefits of Jalandara Bandha

  • Influences the individual at all levels - physical, psychic and mental.

  • Controls the flow of Prana or life force energy in the body which induces mental relaxation and can help to induce Meditation.

  • Regulates the circulatory and respiratory systems.

  • The pressurization of the carotid sinuses also helps to bring mental balance by slowing down the heart.

  • Stimulates the thyroid to balance the metabolism.

  • Activates Vishuddhi Chakra.

  • Cures all diseases of the throat.

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