04/12/2025
In yoga, we often speak about Bandhas - yet many practitioners aren’t entirely sure what we truly mean by them.
Bandhas are more than physical engagement; they’re subtle energetic locks that guide the flow of prana, deepen awareness, and strengthen the connection to your center.
From Mula Bandha at the root, to Uddiyana Bandha in the belly, to Jalandhara Bandha at the throat - each lock offers a different layer of stability, clarity, and inner lift. Anatomically, they support core integrity and help align the spine; energetically, they refine how you hold and direct your power.
To activate them, start simple:
- lift the pelvic floor gently for Mula Bandha
- draw the lower abdomen inward and upward on an exhale for Uddiyana Bandha, and
- lengthen the back of the neck with a subtle chin tuck for Jalandhara Bandha.
Keep the engagement soft, steady, and awake - never forced.
When you learn to integrate Bandhas into movement, breath, and balance, your practice shifts - becoming lighter, steadier, and more intentional.
It’s a quiet strength you carry from the inside out.
