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What is Mula Bandha?

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Let’s have a little heart-to-heart about something that sounds mysterious, slightly intimidating, and kind of like a fancy cocktail: Mula Bandha. No, it’s not a new drink at your hipster café. It’s one of yoga’s best-kept secrets and a total game-changer for your practice (and, honestly, your life). When we talk about this in our Mana Yoga Teacher Training it’s a big eye opener for everyone and often changes students practices forever. So, what the heck is Mula Bandha? In Sanskrit, “Mula” means “root,” and “Bandha” means “lock.” So, Mula Bandha = Root Lock. Basically, it’s like turning on your...

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