Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 try moola bandha - the master key by Swami Buddhananda you can buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/8185787328/qid=1110375065/sr=8-1/r\ ef=pd_csp_1/104-5863967-2551952?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 /a On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 02:12:11 -0000, John de la Garza <john wrote: > > > I have David Swensons dvd that have a 15, 30, and 45 programs. He > talks about locks. Where can I read about this? I have no idea of > what I am supposed to do. I always thought it was best to belly > breath deeply. From what I've read that is wrong. > > Am I understanding correctly that I should just breath in my chest? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I was kind of hoping for a explanation or link as to avoid buying stuff ashtanga yoga, a yee <girmander@g...> wrote: > > try moola bandha - the master key by Swami Buddhananda > > you can buy it here: > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/8185787328/qid=1110375065/sr=8-1/r\ ef=pd_csp_1/104-5863967-2551952?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 > > /a > > > On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 02:12:11 -0000, John de la Garza <john@j...> wrote: > > > > > > I have David Swensons dvd that have a 15, 30, and 45 programs. He > > talks about locks. Where can I read about this? I have no idea of > > what I am supposed to do. I always thought it was best to belly > > breath deeply. From what I've read that is wrong. > > > > Am I understanding correctly that I should just breath in my chest? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 These are entirely my personal practical observations. They do not set any standards. During the initial stages of practice, breathing into both lungs and belly is taught - this involves expansion/contraction of lungs and belly. This is in direct correlation to a baby's breath - Full expansion and contraction. But with progress, I started sucking in my belly and breathing into my chest instinctively. Some air leaks into my belly on occasion. I prefer the latter probably because it feels right. Belly Tuck and breathing into lungs give me leverage in forward bends and twists. And most of all, the arm balances feel lighter. Belly flab expansion in arm balances is a hinderance. Gayathri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 I'm not aware of any specific sites with good explanations, but I will share what I've been taught. there are 3 main "locks" (Bandhas) that are talked about in ashtanga: Mula Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, and Jalandhara Bandha. Mula bandha is at the base of your spine, where you may imagine your root chakra to be. The best way to describe how to engage this lock that I have ever heard is to contract the muscles in your pelvis, as if to stop urinating. Uddiyana Bandha is often called the upward abdominal lock. To engage this lock, pull the muscle around your navel upward and towards your back. Jalandhara bandha is the throat lock, to engage drop your chin and pull your sternum up as if to meet your chin. The first 2 of the 3 I've listed are most often talked about during asana practice. And my understanding is that you should not worry about engaging these locks continuously, but be aware that engaging these locks allow for a greater control of energy--making asanas easier. I can attest that my jump throughs improved exponentially once I was able to actively engage uddiyana bandha. As for your breathing, you should be practicing Ujjayi breathing during your ashtanga practice, which encourages engaging your locks with each exhalation--and comes from both you belly and chest. The book suggested below, is excellent and I would also recomend it--well worth you money on this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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