Neti

Jala Neti

Jala Neti

Jala Neti

Benefits: Clear the sinuses, removes mucus, pollutant from the nasal passage and stimulates the mucus glands. Prevent respiratory diseases, clear disorders of eyes, nose and throat, allergic rhinitis, tonsillitis, inflammation of the mucus membrane, reduces mouth breathing. Improve brain activity; alleviate anxiety, anger, and depression. Relieve muscular tension, improve digestion, circulation and awaken ajna chakra.

Sutra Neti

Sutra Neti

Sutra Neti

Benefits: Clear the sinuses, removes mucus, pollutant from the nasal passage and stimulates the mucus glands. Prevent respiratory diseases, clear disorders of eyes, nose and throat, allergic rhinitis, tonsillitis, inflammation of the mucus membrane, reduces mouth breathing. Improve brain activity; alleviate anxiety, anger, and depression. Relieve muscular tension, improve digestion, circulation and awaken ajna chakra.

Nauli Kriya

Nauli Kriya

Nauli Kriya

Benefits: Practice of Nauli massages all the internal organs in the abdomen and keeps them healthy. It relieves constipation and strengthens the functioning of the sexual organs.

Jalandhara Bandha- Chin Lock

Jalandhara_Bandha-Chin_Lock

Jalandhara Bandha

Benefits: Awakens the inner energy, Improves the ability to retain breath for long time. It is beneficial for throat disease and thyroid function.
Caution: Breath should be held for as long as easily possible.

Akashi Mudra - “Looking at the Sky”

Akash Mudra

Akash Mudra

Benefits: Activates the thyroid gland and balances the nadis. It calms and uplifts the thoughts.
Caution: Don’t perform while standing. The neck should never be bent back too far if there are problems of the cervical spine or a tendency to become dizzy.

Uddiyana Bandha

Uddiyana Bandha

Uddiyana Bandha- Lifting the Diaphram


Benefits: Stimulates the intestinal activity and helps relieve constipation. Stimulates the pancreas and is helpful for diabetes. Strengthens the immune system, balances the mind, Soothes irritability, anger and dispels a depressive mood.
Caution: Avoid if High Blood Pressure.

Mula Bandha- Anal Lock

Mula Bandha

Mula Bandha

Benefits: Strengthens the pelvic floor, relives hemorrhoids and congestion in the pelvic area. Calms the Autonomic nervous system, calms and relaxes the mind. It awakens dormant consciousness and kundalini sakthi.
Caution: Intensive practice of mula bandha should only be undertaken with the guidance of an instructor.

Maha Bandha- The Great Bandha

Maha-Bandha-The-Great-Bandha

Maha Bandha

Benefits:  Benefits the whole body, especially  the autonomous nervous system, internal organs, muscles and nerves. Has positive influence on the mind.
Caution: Precautions given for each of the individual bandha are also valid for maha bandha.

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