Mula Bandha

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Yogic practice
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Root Lock
gptkbp:benefit Improved concentration
Enhanced energy flow
gptkbp:category Guna
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:Pregnancy
Menstruation
gptkbp:etymology Mula means root, Bandha means lock
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mula Bandha
gptkbp:involves Contraction of perineum
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkbp:mentionedIn gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Gheranda_Samhita
gptkbp:practicedIn gptkb:meditation
Pranayama
gptkbp:purpose Stabilization
Energy control
Pelvic floor strengthening
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Uddiyana_Bandha
gptkb:Jalandhara_Bandha
gptkbp:step Contract pelvic floor muscles
Hold contraction
Release contraction
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:yoga
gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Guna
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5