Sun (surya) salutations (Namaskara): Contraindication
Sun (surya) salutations (Namaskara): Contraindication/Precaution/Limitation All styles of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) including Ashtanga A & B and Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation) is a sequence of poses done with the flow of energy, proper breathing, and this requires a certain physical strength especially for beginners. Hence, these sequences do have their limitations and should not be performed if one is suffering from certain ailments. In these yoga poses, the muscles are put into work continuously, so it is better to do with good guidance. Below are some of the contraindications of these sequences. Bodily Weakness: Care should be taken if one has general body or muscle and bone weakness. Or continuous practice flow can cause damage to the feeble body parts. Back pain: The spine expands and contracts to put pressure on the lower back and hip. Hence someone with a back issue or injured back should certainly avoid this even if one has practiced this for It is essential to take a yoga teacher’s guidance or start again slowly. Once the yoga practitioner has recovered from the back ailment or injury he/she can continue their practice. Pregnant Women: Not advisable to be done by pregnant women as this puts pressure on the back and the abdominal area. High Blood Pressure: People suffering from high blood pressure should avoid this sequence. But with proper guidance from a yoga teacher and for someone not elderly can begin this yoga pose slowly and carefully. Heart Problem: Someone with a heart issue is advised to consult a physician before practicing these asanas sequences. Remember that the age factor does play a big role for someone with heart Old people must completely avoid the practice. Arthritis: Knee strength plays an important role in the various postures in Surya Namaskar. So someone who has severe arthritis leading to knee stiffness, should take it slow or avoid this sequence. Wrist Injury: Injury at the wrist will make the sequence difficult as pressure on the wrists in poses like Cobra Pose, Adho Mukha Svanasana, and going down to Eight Limb Pose would cause more stress and injury to the wrists. Thus to conclude, someone who is new to yoga and has one or more of the above ailments needs proper guidance from a yoga teacher or someone who is experienced in yoga after consultation from a physician. One needs to work on the Sun Salutation sequence intelligently while keeping the impact on the muscles in mind at each pose. Courtesy To: Ananya Kasiraj, RYT – 200 Hrs (student assignment)
Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal Retraction Lock)
Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal Retraction Lock) Atha uddiyanabandhah Baddho yena sushumnayam pranastuddiyate yatah/ Tasmad uddiyanakhyoa yam yoghibhih samudahrtah/ Uddiyana bandha is so-called by the yogis because through its practice the prana (is concentrated at one point and) rises through sushumna. (Chapter -3, Verse 55). Uddinam kurute yasmadavisrantam mahakhaghah/ Uddiyanam tadeva syattatra bandho abhidhiyate// The bandha explained is called the rising or flying bandha, because through its practice, the great bird Shakti flies upward with ease and comfortably. (Chapter -3, Verse 56). Udare paschimam tanam nabherurdhvam cha karayet / Uddiyano hyasau bandho mrtyumatangghakesari// Sucking the abdomen back in and making the navel rise is called Uddiyana Bandha. It is the lion which conquers the elephant death. (Chapter -3, Verse 57).
Moola Bandha(perineum/cervix retraction lock)
Moola Bandha(perineum/cervix retraction lock) Atha mulabandhah Parshnibhaghena sampidya yonim akunchayed ghudam/ Apanam urdhvam akrshya mulabandho abhidhiyate// Pressing the perineum/vagina with the heel and contracting the rectum so that the apana vayu moves upward it’s called moola bandha. (Chapter -3, Verse 61). Adhogatim apanam va urdhvagam kurute balat/ Akunchanena tam prahur mulabandham hi yoginah// By contracting the perineum the downward moving apana vayu is forced to go upward. Hatha Yogis called it as Moola Bandha. (Chapter -3, Verse 62). Gudam parshnya tu sampidya vayumakunchayed balat/ Varam varam yatha chordhvam samayati samiranah// Press the heel strongly against the rectum and contract forcefully and repeatedly, so that the prana energy rises. (Chapter -3, Verse 63). Pranapanau nadabindu mulabandhena chaikatam/ Gatva yogasya samsiddhim yachchato natra samsayah// There is no doubt that by practicing moola bandha, prana/apana and nada/bindu are joined, and total perfection gained.64
Maha Bandha (Great Lock)
Maha Bandha (Great Lock) Parshnim vamasya padasya yonisthane niyojayet/ Vamorupari samsthapya dakshinam charanam tatha// Press the heel of the left foot in the perineum or vagina and place the right foot on the left thigh. (Chapter -3, Verse 19). Purayitva tato vayum hrdaye chubukam drdham/ Nishpidya yonimakunchya manomadhye niyojayet// Thus breathing in, bring the chin to the chest strenum bone, Jalandhara Bandha, constrict the perineal or cervical region as moola bandha and focus on the eyebrow center known as shambhavi mudra). (Chapter -3, Verse 20). Dharayitva yathasakti rechayedanilam sanaih / Savyangghe tu samabhyasya dakshangghe punarabhyaset// Having holding the breath as long as feeling comfortable, then breathe out slowly. Once completing the practice on the left side, practice again on the right side too.(Chapter -3, Verse 21). Matamatra tu keshamchitkanthabandham vivarjayet/ Rajadantasthajihvaya bandhah sasto bhavediti// Some of them think that the throat lock Jalandhara Bandha is unnecessary and it is sufficient to keep the tongue against the front teeth. (Chapter -3, Verse 22). Kalapasamahabandhavimochanavichakshanah/ Trivenisangghamam dhatte kedaram prapayenmanah// Maha bandha release one from the bonds of death, makes the three nadis join together in Ajna chakra and enables the mind to attain the sacred state of Shiva, Kedara. (Chapter -3, Verse 24).
Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock)
Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock) Atha jalandharabandhah Kanthamakunchya hrdaye sthapayechchibukam drdham/ Bandho jalandharakhyoayam jaramrtyuvinasakah// Contracting the throat by bringing the chin to the chest sternum bone is the bandha called Jalandhara Bandha. It eradicates old age and death. (Chapter -3, Verse 70). Badhnati hi sirajalamadhoghami nabhojalam/ Tato jalandharo bandhah kanthaduhkhaughanasanah// That is jalandhara bandha which holds the flow of nectar in the throat. It eliminates all throat ailments. (Chapter -3, Verse 71). Jalandhare krte bandhe kanthasamkochalakshane/ Na piyusham patatyaghnau na cha vayuh prakupyati// Having performed Jalandhara Bandha by contracting the throat, the nectar does not fall into the gastric fire and the prana is not disturbed. (Chapter -3, Verse 72). Kanthasamkochanenaiva dve nadyau stambhayed drdham/ Madhyachakramidam jneyam shodasadharabandhanam// By firmly contracting the throat, the two nadis, ida and pingala are paralyzed and the sixteen adharas of the manipura chakra are locked. (Chapter -3, Verse 73).
Maha Bandha – Great lock
Maha Bandha – Great lock (Bestower of great siddhis) Practice: Sit in siddha or padmasana with the palms pressing on the knees. The spine should be straight. Breathe in slowly and deeply through the nose. Exhale forcefully and completely through the mouth. Hold the breath outside. Sequentially perform Jalandhara, Uddiyana and Moola Bandha at end. Inhale slowly when the head is upright. This is one round. #Yin, Restorative, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Certificate Course Benefits: Maha Bandha gives the benefits of all three bandhas. It affects the hormonal secretions of the pineal gland and regulates the entire endocrine system. The decaying, cell of the body is rejuvenated. It soothes anger and introverts the mind prior to meditation. It leads to the merge of prana, apana and samana in agni mandala, which is the culmination of all pranayamas. #50/100/200/300/500 hr Yoga teacher training certificate course Bangalore
Mula Bandha – Perennial/ cervix retraction lock
Mula Bandha – Perennial/ cervix retraction lock, when engaged, prevents apana escaping from the lower body and draws it up to unite with prana. Practice Sit in a comfortable meditative pose, preferably siddhasana. Close the eyes, make sure the body is completely relaxed and the spine is erect. For men, the area just inside the perineum has to be contracted, so it is best to concentrate on this area for a few minutes. Women should concentrate on the cervix, as it is the cervix and vaginal muscles which have to be contracted. After a few minutes of concentration, start to gradually contract and release the muscles of the perineum/cervix. Contraction should last for a few seconds. Keep the breath normal. Prepare as above. Contract the muscles of the perineum/cervix and hold. Hold the contraction for till you feel comfortable, then release. Practice five times. Start off with a gentle or partial contraction. Contract just a little and hold without releasing. Then contract a little more. Continue like this, gradually increasing the tension and contraction ten times until full contraction is reached. Hold the full contraction for few seconds and try to breathe normally. #Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology and Bio-Mechanism Yoga Teacher Training certificate Course Benefits Mula bandha is the force or energy created by lifting the pelvic floor and controlling the breath. It is the root lock and calls the fire within that causes everything to come alive, to move. Mula bandha increases flexibility and stimulates heat. By contracting the perineum and drawing the energy up from the base of the spine, one can intensify and direct the life energy, cultivating a sense of heightened awareness and increasing vitality. Mula bandha ignites the flame of kundalini (cosmic energy), the serpent power. By bringing awareness to the core of the body, mula bandha helps prevent injury. It guides you to move from your center, grounding you so you can become light and fluid in your yoga practice. #Yin, Restorative, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Certificate Course
Uddiyana Bandha – Abdominal retraction lock
Uddiyana Bandha – Abdominal retraction lock which forces prana up the shushumna nadi. Practice Stand with feet about two feet apart. Bend the knees slightly and rest the hands above the knees, with the thumbs facing inwards and the fingers outwards. The spine must remain straight, not curved; the head should be kept up and eyes open. Inhale deeply through the nose, then exhale quickly through slightly pursed lips, but don’t be forceful. Having fully exhaled, bring the chin to the chest ( jalandhara bandha), raising the shoulders. Pull the abdomen and stomach inward toward the spine and up. Hold for a few seconds. Before inhaling, relax the stomach and abdomen, raise the head and stand straight. Then inhale through the nose slowly and with control. Before repeating another round, breathe normally for a minute or two. Start with three rounds and over a period of a few months increase to more rounds.#Best yoga teacher training certification courses in Bangalore Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position ( padmasana, siddhasana or sukhasana, depending on your flexibility). Sit on a cushion so that the buttocks are raised. Keep the palms of the hands on the knees and the spinal cord upright and straight. Eyes may be open or closed. Begin as above, practicing three to ten rounds, concentrating on the natural breath for a minute or two between rounds.#Yoga teacher training certificate course fees in Bangalore Stand up and experiment moving from the middle of your body, try walking as if there is a string attached to your navel pulling you forward. Practice the bandhas at different times during the day. Notice the effect on your energy level. 5.Notice any fears that arise when you’re practicing the bandhas. Connect the breath, mula bandha, and uddiyana bandha, and try to relax while maintaining the locks. Benefits #Best100/200/300/500 hour yoga teacher training India Movement of shakti in the body is described as a bird. Shakti is the personification of the feminine form of the Divine. Through the practice of the flying bandha, the great bird (Shakti) flies upward with ease, further directing the flow of prana toward higher states of consciousness. By contracting the lower abdomen and pulling it inward and upward, toward the spine, a powerful toning effect and internal strengthening occurs. This lifting helps push up the diaphragm and expel the breath. Uddiyana bandha, the abdominal lock, also eliminates strain by helping to control the breath. Control of the breath controls consciousness. Bandhas are a means of extending control over the breath and thus are a means to extend our access to consciousness. #Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology and Bio-Mechanism Yoga Teacher Training certificate Course
Jalandhara Bandha – Throat lock
Jalandhara Bandha – Throat lock which prevents prana from escaping the upper body. Practice Jalandhara bandha Sit comfortably in siddhasana or padmasana). Place the palms of the hands on the knees and allow the whole body to relax. Inhale slowly and deeply through the nose and retain the breath. Lower the chin so that it touches the collarbone. At the same time, straighten the elbows and raise the shoulders. Hold the breath and the position for as long as comfortable. Then release jalandhara bandha by slowly raising the head and relaxing the shoulders. Exhale in a very slow, controlled manner. Practice five rounds, breathing normally for a few minutes between each round. Then practice five rounds with external retention (exhale and hold). Visualize the throat as a net that captures the breath as it comes up. Notice when the chin is tucked how easy it is to see your navel. Pay attention to the opening of your throat while simultaneously locking the chin. Link all the bandhas and follow the flow of breath unobstructed while maintaining the locks in the body. Notice any change in energy level or effects on your thoughts. #Yoga teacher training certification course near me Benefits Jalandhara bandha is the water pipe lock. It binds the network of subtle energy channels. Engaging Jalandhara bandha is useful for alleviating diseases of the throat. It also improves the quantum of prana in the thoracic region. By pressing the chin to the chest, prana is captured, preventing it from escaping the upper body. Many major nerve fibers pass through the neck; when jalandhara bandha is performed it exerts pressure on them and the flow of nervous impulses to the brain is restricted. These impulses collect in the cervical plexus, and when the bandha is released they flood into the brain. The force of these impulses helps to activate higher centers in the brain, those that function with creativity and intellect. #Best yoga teacher training certification courses in Bangalore
Bandha
The 200-hour Hatha Yoga procedure of Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham, teacher training center in, Bangalore,India provides you the opportunity of understanding bandhas. Bandhas are classified as Jalandhara , Uddiyana , Moola and Maha Bandha according to tradition. They were spread orally from gurus to disciplines. The “Hatha Yoga Pradipika” deals with bandhas and mudras as a single entity. This similarity is also seen in the ancient tantric texts. Bandhas are widely included in the mudras and in pranayama techniques as well. By examining them, one could understand that all these practices are relevant in its own terms.#Online Yoga certification Course Bangalore The Sanskrit word bandha means to ‘hold’, ‘tighten’ or ‘lock’. These definitions clearly state the physical action that is involved in the bandha practices and their effect on the Pranic body. Through bandhas, one could develop the ability to lock the Pranas in specific regions and direct their flow#Online Yoga Teacher Training course in Bangalore on to Sushmna Nadi for gaining spiritual enlightenment. By attending the Bangalore Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham, teacher training center in, Bangalore, India, one could have the opportunity to practice bandhas and even master it individually. The Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham, Yoga TTC program is designed to equip a person beneficially with mudra and pranayama practices. If mastered in its true essence, they awaken the psychic potential and provide a firm base for learning even advanced yogic practices. Always remember, one need to be qualified to master such yogic practices. #200 hour Yoga teacher training certificate course in Bangalore #100/200/300/500 hour Yoga teacher training India #Yoga teacher training certification course near me #Best yoga teacher training certification courses in Bangalore