Mahabandha Kriya

Introduction
Mahabandha Kriya is a powerful combination of Moolabandha, Uddiyanabandha and
Jalandharabandha. Mahabandha means great lock. This kriya awakens the Kundalini and pushes
her in the Sushumna. It generate psychic heat that arouses the sleeping goddess.
Technique

Sit in any meditative posture
Relax your whole body and close your eyes
Place your palms firmly on the knees
Exhale forcefully though nostrils
As you exhale tilt head down and place your chin on chest. This is Jalandharabandha
Contract perineum region and apply Moolabandha
Because of Moolabandha and Jalandharabandha your abdominal wall will be naturally
drawn in. This is Uddiyanabandha
Now rotate your awareness across all the six chakras starting from Mooladhara to Ajna.
Then descend the awareness from Ajna back to Mooladhara in descending order
Retain the breath outside as long as you can
Now release Moolabandha, Uddiyanabandha and Jalandharabandha
Inhale slowly and raise the head to original position
One ascent and one descent of awareness makes one round of Mahabandha Kriya. Beginners
should do this kriya for 3 rotations gradually increasing the rounds and duration per round. You
will be able to stay in this position for longer durations without any discomfort after a long
practice.
Some people may feel mucus in the throat during initial stages. This is normal and it vanishes
after a practice of few days.
Signs of correct practice
Tingling sensation in the spine
A sense of "something" rushing across the spine
Meditative state is attained
Signs of erroneous practice
Pain in perineum, abdomen or throat
Difficulty in breathing
Pressure accompanied by pain and discomfort in chest
Dizzy feeling during or after the practice
Constipation or allied problems
Scriptural references
The above technique is mentioned directly or indirectly in the following Yogic texts:
Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Gheranda Samhita
Shiva Samhita
Janeshwari