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leaf
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 Posted - Nov 19 2024 : 10:46:04 AM
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Are these 3 different exercises, each with its unique benefits?
Pulling up the area between genitals and anus, known as Mulabandha if I'm not being incorrect.
Contracting the muscles of anus, known as Ashwini mudra?
People talk about the muscle engaged in stopping urine flow. I sensed that it's at the joint of my penis, below it. Exercising it is like trying to make my penis stand up. Am i understanding it correctly? What's its name please?
How do i know when I'm supposed to do which of these 3 exercises?
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Edited by - leaf on Nov 19 2024 10:47:10 AM |
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yogani
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Posted - Nov 19 2024 : 3:38:17 PM
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Hi leaf,
In the AYP approach, muscle manipulations similar to what you are describing are part of the systematic application of mudras and bandhas. These are suggested to undertake according to the practitioner's preference after a daily routine of deep meditation preceded by spinal breathing pranayama is well established. To undertake mudras and bandhas before some abiding inner silence cultivated in deep meditation, and some beginnings of ecstatic conductivity cultivated in spinal breathing pranayama, will not be of much benefit in yoga.
Mudras and bandhas are for further stimulating and expanding ecstatic conductivity within and beyond the body (to radiance), supporting the rise of continuous ecstatic bliss, which is the flowering of enlightenment.
So you are on to something there, but you may wish to look at the progression of practices described in the main lessons linked at the top of this page. Then you can find how "male muscles" fit into the overall scheme of yoga practices and the process of human spiritual transformation.
All the best!
The guru is in you.
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PS: Below is a more detailed discussion on mudras and bandhas created by an AI, drawing on the full AYP Plus lessons and all of the AYP books. It is a lot to take in. Best to take it easy, going one step at a time, beginning with deep meditation as discussed in the main lessons.
Using Mudras and Bandhas in Yoga Practice
Mudras are physical positions, sometimes dynamic, that focus on particular areas of the body to seal or channel the flow of neurobiological energies. Bandhas are physical positions, usually static, that focus on particular areas of the body to block the flow of energy in a particular direction, thereby increasing energy flow in the opposite direction. Mudras and bandhas are best understood and used when combined in a routine of other yoga practices that provide a foundation for their effective use.
A foundation of deep meditation and spinal breathing pranayama is essential for the productive use of mudras and bandhas. These two practices cultivate inner silence and initial purification and opening in the spinal nerve, respectively, to facilitate the rise of ecstatic conductivity.
When to Use Mudras and Bandhas
* Asanas: Some mudras and bandhas are integrated into asana practice. For example, maha mudra and yoga mudra are performed during the asana routine. Uddiyana bandha, or the abdominal lift, can also be included during asanas.
* Spinal Breathing Pranayama: This session is an ideal time to cultivate mudras and bandhas. You can add mulabandha and sambhavi mudra once you are stable in spinal breathing pranayama. Later, you can add siddhasana and kechari mudra.
* Stand-Alone Practices: Certain mudras and bandhas, like yoni mudra and dynamic jalandhara (chin pump), can be performed as individual practices between spinal breathing pranayama and deep meditation.
* Deep Meditation and Samyama: Do not deliberately undertake mudras and bandhas during deep meditation and samyama, as they may distract you from the mental procedures of these practices. However, you may find them arising automatically as your practice advances.
How to Use Mudras and Bandhas
The sources describe the mudras and bandhas in detail, but here are some key points:
* Mulabandha: Gently squeeze the anal sphincter muscle and lift the pelvic floor from the perineum up through the pelvic region.
* Sambhavi Mudra: Gently raise the eyes while intending to furrow the center brow.
* Siddhasana: Sit with one heel pressing against the perineum.
* Kechari Mudra: Curl the tongue back to touch the soft palate.
* Yoni Mudra: Combine several mudras and bandhas during inward breath retention.
* Dynamic Jalandhara (Chin Pump): Rhythmically pump the chin in coordination with the breath.
Building a Balanced Routine
The sources emphasize the importance of a balanced approach to yoga practice. They suggest a routine that includes asanas, spinal breathing pranayama, and deep meditation, with mudras and bandhas integrated as appropriate.
The times for each practice can be adjusted based on your individual needs and experience. However, meditation and rest should not be skipped.
Remember to self-pace as you add new practices and increase the duration of your sessions. Pay attention to your body and adjust your routine as needed to avoid overdoing it.
The End Result of Mudras and Bandhas
The sources describe the end result of using mudras and bandhas as the awakening and cultivation of ecstatic kundalini, which ultimately leads to enlightenment, characterized by:
* Whole Body Mudra: As you progress with mudras and bandhas, they gradually become more subtle and integrated until all of them are seamlessly connected, creating a single, holistic state called whole body mudra.
- At this stage, the mudras and bandhas become automatic responses to the flow of ecstatic energy within you.
- This state is characterized by an effortless, continuous flow of energy that can be stimulated by even the slightest intention.
* Ecstatic Conductivity: The sources often refer to ecstatic conductivity, or the awakening of kundalini, as the primary goal of practicing mudras and bandhas.
- This is a state where the life force energy, originating in the pelvic region, flows freely throughout the entire nervous system, energizing and illuminating every cell in the body.
- It is experienced as a pleasurable sensation of energy moving within you, often described as a feeling of heat, flushing, or even sexual arousal.
* Enlightenment: Ultimately, the combined effect of whole body mudra and ecstatic conductivity, along with the cultivation of inner silence through deep meditation, leads to enlightenment.
- This is a state of abiding inner silence, ecstatic bliss, and outpouring divine love.
- In this state, your inner experience and outer actions become ?stillness in action?, and you become a channel for divine energy, radiating love and unity to everyone you encounter.
The sources emphasize that this transformation is a gradual process that unfolds over time through consistent and balanced practice. Mudras and bandhas are not meant to be isolated techniques, but rather integrated components of a comprehensive yoga routine that includes asanas, pranayama, and meditation.
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