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Bandhas

"Bandhas protect and

project, that is what theyare for. They protect the

alignment of your spine

and project your energy

where you want it to go."

~Guru Prem Singh Khalsa,

author of Divine Alignment

Opening the Flow of Kundalini Energy

The bandhas, or body locks, direct thepranaand apana, the generative and eliminating

energies, during the practice of Kundalini Yoga. The blending of these two energies opens

the flow of energy into the central energy channel along the spine, the sushmuna,which

gently awakens the kundalini energy in a controlled manner. With continuing,

deepening practice of the bandhas, the body systems are cleansed, restored, and

refined through this circulation of kundalini energy.

Creating Hydraulic Pressure

The primary function of the bandhas, or body locks, is to create inner strength to hold

open the sushmuna and at the same time, to create a hydraulic pressure to encourage

energy to move feely within that channel.The sushmunais a spiritual channel, but its

physical counterpart is the spine. It is of primary importance to maintain the integrity and

alignment of the spine so that this channel can remain open. Bandhasare not just

strong measures used occasionally to create an energy surge, but are also subtle

internal contractions that can be consistently applied to hold the spine in correct

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alignment.

Correct Alignment and Release of Tension

Through using one or more of the bandhaswe can consciously construct an internal

framework that creates and supports the correct alignment of the spine in any posturewe

attempt. With a correctly bandhed internal framework, our postural alignment uses only

the most appropriate muscles to hold the position and this allows us to release

unnecessary tension in the rest of the body.

These techniques consolidate the effects of a Kundalini Yoga practice and direct

pranawithin the physical and energetic pathways to promote healing, energizing,

and strengthening of the whole human being.

[From Divine Alignmentby GuruPrem Singh, and The Aquarian Teacher: KRI Teacher Training

Textbook Level One]

The Four Main Body Locks

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