After an intense and invigorating day, which consisted of teaching a 6:15am class at BIG Yoga, a private lesson with two awesome guys, and my own sweaty 6:15pm practice, one central theme kept bubbling to the surface of my consciousness.
"Uddiyana Bandha" is literally interpreted as "flying upward energy lock", and it represents one of the three classical "locks" that serve to create a synced union with the body, especially in relation to finding your "center". Without being too didactic, when you hear Uddiyana Bandha, think about drawing or sinking your navel in toward your spinal column.
In my limited experience as a yoga practitioner and teacher, I've noticed an interesting occurrence. This practice of "finding your center" is ever-fleeting that requires constant presence of mind.
In my own body, it's as though there's an internal dialogue that says, "OK core, where are you? Good...found it. Yep, definitely found it." (This phenomenon is usually sparked by a wicked bout of "Forest Abs"). Then suddenly, as my mind shifts into survival mode, I've lost my belly's engagement.
What I'm really learning about In-Powered by OSA is that it, too, is a symbolic practice of "finding our core" - that is, finding (and reminding) myself of what's important, why I'm so passionate about teaching yoga to different people, and how I can remain fully engaged throughout this journey.
If you'd like to read more about Hatha Yoga Bandhas, check out this detailed and comprehensive link:
http://www.yoga-age.com/asanas/bandhas.html
Namaste.
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