Moola Bandha (Root Lock)

This Bandha relates mainly to the muscles of the Anus, Penis and the muscles located nearby. The Moola Bandha is supposed t be located near Penis. Hence this bandha relates to Muladhara Charka and is termed as Moola Bandh. Also it relates to the base of the spine, this may be the other reason for naming it as such because Moola means root or base.

Method

1.      Sit in any easier posture like Padmasana or Sidhasana.

2.      Perform either external kumbhak or internal kumbhak and contracting the anus draw the apan vayu upwards.

3.      Stay thus as per capacity.

4.      This Bandha is called Moola Bandha.

Benefits of Moola Bandha (Root Lock)

1. This Bandha is beneficial for Piles and Prostrate.

2.  It stimulates the digestive power in the naval region.

3.  It is important bandha for Celibacy.

4.  Our nerves and breathe are brought under control.

5.  It removes the weakness of excretory organ and dispels with constipation.