Maha Bandha Pranayama
- Inhale deeply and exhale fully through the mouth.
- Hold the breath out.
- Place the hands on the knees, raise the shoulders and tilt the upper body forward slightly, keeping the back straight.
- Perform Jalandhara Bandha and concentrate on the Vishuddhi Chakra.
- Perform Uddiyana Bandha and concentrate on the Manipura Chakra.
- Finally, come into Mula Bandha and concentrate on the Muladhara Chakra.
- Remain in this position, with all three Bandhas maintained, for as long as the breath can easily be held.
- Release the Bandhas in the same sequence as they were applied.
- Inhale deeply and return to the starting position. Breathing normally remain for some time in this position.
Benefits
- Health of the whole body,
- Especially the autonomic nervous system
- Internal organs, muscles and nerves
- Positive influence upon the mind.