Jalandhar Bandha - The Neck Lock

Recently I wrote a brief article on Bandhas - The Yogic Locks. I got many responses for lot of you which were mostly questions on individual bandhas. I have decided to write in more details about each of the Bandhas. In this post I am covering Jalandhar Bandha - The Neck Lock. Jal means net and

Jalandhar Bandha is a simple procedure where in the energy is locked at the neck region by locking the chin with the neck pit or the sternum hence locking the psychic energy at the neck region.

Steps to Practice Jalandhar Bandha
Sit in a meditative pose like Siddhasana, Ardh Padmasana, Padmasana or Vajrasana and keep your back straight and rest your palms on the knees. Close your eyes, inhale fully and slowly and slowly rest your chin on the throat pit. This contract the neck region and the effect is similar to Sarvangasana or Halasana. Hold your breath as long as possible comfortable and concentrate on the throat which relates to Visuddhi Chakra

It is important that you do not stress by trying to overstay in this lock and gradually increase the stay.

Benefits of Jalandhar Bandha
This Bandha regulates the flow of blood in the upper region of the body including glands in the neck region and relaxes the nerves.
Helps improve the health of thyroid gland and therefore regulates the metabolism.
Helps one become introvert and control anger.

Precaution
In case you suffer from neck pain or spondylosis do not attempt this Bandha.

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