Moola Bandha

Moola Bandha

Anus Lock

Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga

Bandha

Sit in siddha/siddha yoni asana so that pressure is applied to the perineal/vaginal region.
Close the eyes and relax the whole body.
Be aware of the natural breath for a short while. Then focus the awareness on the perineal/vaginal region.
Contract this region by pulling up on the muscles of the pelvic floor and then relaxing them.
Continue to briefly contract and relax the perineal/vaginal region as rhythmically and evenly as possible, slowly contract this region and hold the contraction.
Continue to breathe normally; do not hold the breath.
Be aware of the physical sensation.
Contract a little tighter, but keep the rest of the body relaxed.
Contract only those muscles related to the mooladhara region.
In the beginning, the anal and urinary sphincters also contract, but as greater awareness and control is developed, this will be minimized and eventually will cease.
Ultimately, the practitioner will feel one point of the movement against the heel.
Relax the muscles slowly and evenly.

This practice should only be performed under the guidance of an experienced yoga teacher.
Moola bandha raises the energies very fast, and can precipitate symptoms of hyperactivity if wrongly prescribed or if preliminary preparation is not thorough.

Moola bandha bestows many physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
It stimulates the pelvic nerves and tones the uro-genital and excretory systems. Intestinal peristalsis is also stimulated, relieving constipation and piles.
It is also beneficial for anal fissures, ulcers, prostatitis, some cases of prostatic hypertrophy and chronic pelvic infections.
Because this practice releases energy, it is also effective in the treatment of psychosomatic and some degenerative illnesses.
Its effects spread throughout the body via the brain and endocrine system making it very beneficial in cases of asthma, bronchitis and arthritis.
It also relieves depression.

Depression