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"Bandhas protect and
project, that is what they
are for. They protect the
alignment of your spine
and project your energy
where you want it to go."
~Guru Prem Singh Khalsa,
author of Divine Alignment

Opening the Flow of Kundalini Energy

The bandhas, or body locks, direct the prana and apana, the generative and eliminating
energies, during the practice of Kundalini Yoga. The blending of these two energies opens
the flow of energy into the central energy channel along the spine, the sushmuna, which
gently awakens the kundalini energy in a controlled manner. With continuing,
deepening practice of the bandhas, the body systems are cleansed, restored, and
refined through this circulation of kundalini energy.

Creating Hydraulic Pressure

The primary function of the bandhas, or body locks, is to create inner strength to hold
open the sushmunaand at the same time, to create a hydraulic pressure to encourage
energy to move feely within that channel.The sushmuna is a spiritual channel, but its
physical counterpart is the spine. It is of primary importance to maintain the integrity and
alignment of the spine so that this channel can remain open. Bandhas are not just
strong measures used occasionally to create an energy surge, but are also subtle
internal contractions that can be consistently applied to hold the spine in correct
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alignment.

Correct Alignment and Release of Tension

Through using one or more of the bandhas we can consciously construct an internal
framework that creates and supports the correct alignment of the spine in any posturewe
attempt. With a correctly bandhed internal framework, our postural alignment uses only
the most appropriate muscles to hold the position and this allows us to release
unnecessary tension in the rest of the body.
These techniques consolidate the effects of a Kundalini Yoga practice and direct
prana within the physical and energetic pathways to promote healing, energizing,
and strengthening of the whole human being.
[From Divine Alignment by GuruPrem Singh, andThe Aquarian Teacher: KRI Teacher Training
Textbook Level One]

The Four Main Body Locks

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