Jalandhara bandha is performed by contracting the throat and bringing the chin to the chest while retaining the breath.
Jalandhara bandha
Stages for Practice
- Sit comfortably in Padmasana or Siddhasana.
- Place both the hands (palms) on the knees in jnana mudra.
- Allow the whole body to relax.
- Inhale slowly and deeply and retain the breath.
- Lower the chin down in front and set it against the jugular notch or the sternum notch and close the eyes.
- Hold the breath according to capability.
- Raise the head slowly and release the bandha.
- Exhale deeply.
Dos and Don’ts
- Keep the back straight
- Avoid jerky movement of the neck.
- Avoid this practice in case of heart diseases and cervical spondylitis.
Benefits
- This practice improves the functioning of thyroid gland and helps in curing the ailments of throat.
- It enhances the process of exchange of gases during the retention of breath.
