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    Pranayama: Bandhas during pranayama


    Bandhas during pranayama

    Posted: 08 Sep 2020 11:30 AM PDT

    As per Iyengar (Light on yoga) yoga,

    • during inhalation, Jalandara bandha is applied
    • during anthar kumbaka, Mula bandha and Jalandara bandha is applied
    • during exhalation, Jalandara bandha is applied
    • during bahar kumbaka, Udiyana bandha and Jalandara banda is applied

    Isn't bandha a lock that holds the breath, then why should Jalandara bandha be applied during inhalation and exhalation?

    With my limited understanding, the following sequence sounds logical to me. Close all the valves, and open only the valve to let air in and out. Is this correct, or does it have any negative effects?

    • during inhalation, apply Mula bandha and Udiyana bandha
    • during anthar kumbaka, apply Mula bandha, Udiyana bandha and Jalandara bandha
    • during exhalation, apply Mula bandha and Udiyana bandha
    • during bahar kumbaka, apply Mula bandha, Udiyana bandha and Jalandara bandha
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