Moola Bandha

The meaning of the Sanskrit term 'Moola' is 'root/cause/source'. It also refers to the 'anal region'. The meaning of 'bandha' is 'a lock'.

Therefore, 'Moola Bandh' means 'Anal lock' or anal contraction.

METHODOLOGY

Assume the Siddhasana posture.

Sit erect.

Press your perineum with the heel.

Look straight ahead.

Take a deep breath.

Slowly exhale.

As your abdomen contracts, close the anal opening.

Then you must strongly (but not violently) contract the external and the internal sphincter muscles.

Simultaneously you will have to continuously draw upwards those muscles.

Intensify the contraction process.

Hold the contraction for 10 seconds.

As you complete the contraction, lift the anal sphincter muscles.

Slowly inhale and gradually relax the sphincter muscles.

Do this bandha five times in the initial stages.

Increase by one turn every week to increase the turns to 10 times and get the maximum benefits from this bandha.

Between the contractions relax for five seconds.

Rectum prolapse is prevented.

Prostatic hypertrophy, fistula, piles and allied ailments are prevented.

If you are suffering from these diseases, their severity is reduced.

Urogenital disorders are also cured.

The pelvic region enjoys augmented blood supply.

This bandha is beneficial for the pelvic muscles besides the prostate gland, the perineal body and the gonads.