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Mula Bandha

       In Sanskrit, Mula means "root," or "base" and Bandha means "to lock," "to hold," or "to tighten," therefore this Bandha translates to "root lock" and Bandha means "lock."

     With practice of this Bandha, the practitioner moves Prana meaning "life force energy" into the Sushumna Nadi or the central Nadi meaning "energetic pathway" and activates Muladhara Chakra. This is one of ten Mudra practices that are said to destroy old age and death as well as giving divine wealth.

     With time preforming this practice, the practitioner a greater sensitivity to the Muladhara Chakra trigger point, which is key in the practice of Kriya Yoga. In Sanskrit, Brahma refers to the Supreme Consciousness and Granthi means "knot" and is known as Brahma Granthi.

     This knot is associated with Muladhara Chakra and Svadhisthana Chakra. When this Granthi is transcended, Kundilini Shakti meaning "primal energy" is able to rise from where it resides in Muladhara Chakra without drawn back down by the wants and patterns of the personality.

Practice - Variation 1

  • Sit in a Meditative Asana or a comfortable seated position. Siddhasnas for men and Siddha Yoni Asana for women is preferred because the heel puts pressure on Muladhara Chakra.

  • Place the palms on the knees.

  • Close the eyes and relax the whole body.

  • Inhale deeply.

  • Contract the muscles at the Muladhara Chakra region by drawing the muscles upwards as much as you are able without excessive strain.

  • Hold this contraction for as long as possible.

  • Close the eyes and relax the whole body.

  • Release this Bandha to end the practice.

Mula Bandha

Practice - Varation 2

  • Sit in a Meditative Asana or a comfortable seated position.

  • Place the palms on the knees.

  • Close the eyes and relax the whole body.

  • Inhale deeply, holding the breath and preform Jalandhara Bandha.

  • Preform Mula Bandha, holding the contraction tightly and without strain.

  • Hold the practice for as long as you are comfortable.

  • Slowly release Mula Bandha, then Jalandhara Bandha and raise the head back to a neutral position.

  • Exhale and take in a few breaths before starting the next round.



    • Druation

  • Practice as many rounds as possible.


    • Note

  • Do not strain while practicing either variation of this practice.


    • Awareness

  • While practicing bring your awareness to Muladhara Chakra.


    • Precautions with Mula Bandha

  • Do not practice the second variation if you have high blood pressure or any heart related issue.

  • Do not practice during menstruation.


    • Benefits of Mula Bandha

  • The blood supply to the pelvic region is improved and the nerves stimulated, in turn this helps to revitalize the organs in the region.

  • This Bandha helps to awaken Muladhara Chakra and arouse the Kundalini, by directing Prana in the lower regions of the body.

  • Helps to transmute sexual energy.

  • Strengthens the pelvic floor.

  • Relieves hemorrhoids and congestion in the pelvic area.

  • Calms the autonomic nervous system.

  • Calms and relaxes the mind.


    • This practice is also referred to as

  • Mulha Bandha

  • Moola Bandha

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