Breath and Bandhas | How To Find Inner Strength In Your Yoga Practice

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • In this tutorial we talk about the energetic locks known as Bandhas and how to approach them to obtain deeper strength and grace in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. We also discuss the importance of breath and how to correctly breathe during your practice.
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  • @gypsy696
    @gypsy696 4 місяці тому +5

    Hello from India… I watched so many Indian yoga tutorials for the bandhas and hate to say it, a western guy/girl explained it so much better for a beginner. Thank you🙏 One thing missing is bandhas are to be done after a full inhale and exhale (empty lung).

  • @derholzblaeser
    @derholzblaeser 16 днів тому

    Thank you very much for your contribution. That was exactly the question I asked myself in my Asana practice over the last few days.
    Kind regards from Bad Meinberg Germany

  • @user-fu3rb5cx4r
    @user-fu3rb5cx4r 9 місяців тому +3

    Love how you two work well together … David takes it to the edge 😅and Jelena keeps focussed .. love you two and the balance between you 🙏🏼

  • @krisgi00710
    @krisgi00710 5 місяців тому +1

    You guys give me peace. I watch your videos to clear my mind of negative things.

  • @jacquelinesullivan1233
    @jacquelinesullivan1233 Рік тому +5

    Bandas and breathing are the core of the practice
    It takes awhile to understand this but when you do you understand that much of the work is internal
    Amazing really
    Thank you
    Great as always 😊

  • @timothycliffe3061
    @timothycliffe3061 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful!! The door which was until now, only slightly ajar is now fully opened ! 🙏

  • @JennyKao-tq8zi
    @JennyKao-tq8zi Рік тому +1

    The lake example is so spot on!

  • @annelachaux1165
    @annelachaux1165 9 місяців тому +1

    This is so clear, so well detailed that it seems I never heard this before. Thank you both 🙏❤️

  • @geetanjaliohri7613
    @geetanjaliohri7613 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for great content. Pls recommend the best reads for understanding and embodying ‘yoga sutras’🙏

  • @user-ry4qj3hf5k
    @user-ry4qj3hf5k 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm subscibed! I like! I love!

  • @RAHHicecream
    @RAHHicecream Рік тому +3

    I love this bc you guys are so trustworthy and knowledgeable and so good at what you do. But you’re able to talk about this in a chill way and not weird and overly serious. Thanks for this video lol

  • @marinamajinski
    @marinamajinski Рік тому +12

    Best teachers in the world! 💙🙏

  • @mebsmommy
    @mebsmommy Рік тому +2

    Certainly not TMI - thank you for being so transparent and willing to ‘go there’ for us for the benefit of learning ❤

  • @jennifermonroy9127
    @jennifermonroy9127 Рік тому +1

    I wish your channel to continue to grow ❤ your work is a treasure

  • @milapopovich6819
    @milapopovich6819 Рік тому

    Amazing explanations: Breathe and movement and bandas! Simple and clear! Thanks 🤩

  • @shymaid5680
    @shymaid5680 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for explaining the bandhas in such an upfront way. It's difficult to it properly and be understood if you shy away from the anatomy of the area, so I don't consider it a TMI topic at all.
    It's definitely an area I struggle with, so thank you also for pointing out that it takes time to engage them consistently. In certain asanas and transitions, there's so many things to keep in mind at the same time that I keep losing the engagement in different parts. It is getting easier as I focus on it more consistently, though, so one day I'll manage it! So far I've found Downward facing Dog a good place to practice keeping the bandhas over time when we hold for 5 breaths.

  • @vcb7237
    @vcb7237 Рік тому +7

    Very challenging area for a home practitioner like me. Such good work guys! Thank you very much for this 🙏🙏🙏

  • @andreanicholson-ru4dm
    @andreanicholson-ru4dm 9 місяців тому

    Very helpful explanation thank you

  • @A.P2
    @A.P2 Рік тому +1

    You guys are the cutest 💚 thank you for sharing so much knowledge .

  • @cassidyv6355
    @cassidyv6355 Рік тому

    totally not tmi!!! i wish more practitioners actually walked students through this as specifically!! thank you!

  • @evgeniaefimova7233
    @evgeniaefimova7233 3 місяці тому

    Thank you! I was so confused with weird explanations from different resources, now I know the way. Hope one day I will be your student.

  • @laurenturnbaugh1377
    @laurenturnbaugh1377 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much this is exactly what I was looking for

  • @alli_bartlett
    @alli_bartlett Рік тому

    Love that pup! And seeing you as a couple teaching together. My husband and I both love following along

  • @MyriamDiJi
    @MyriamDiJi Рік тому

    AWESOME the explanation about how to work on parts of our body that we can't see, only feel.

  • @jannytang2536
    @jannytang2536 Рік тому

    Thank you for the clear explanation of Bandhas, the intangible but very important element in Ashtanga Vinyasa practice.

  • @nataliamontoya6707
    @nataliamontoya6707 6 місяців тому

    ❤ thanks for sharing

  • @kristendawson273
    @kristendawson273 Рік тому +1

    Such a great lesson about the breath. Thank you! 🙏🙏

  • @jenjen5822
    @jenjen5822 Рік тому

    This is great thank you

  • @ArunSharma-um5qh
    @ArunSharma-um5qh Рік тому

    Great learning. Cobra pose is a typical example of mool bandha, without mool bandha cobra pose can't be performed. Thank you for ur great teachings

  • @carlamariabernardino
    @carlamariabernardino Рік тому

    Another Amazing tutorial Jelena and David and puppy even if he's sleeping😃❤️

  • @nathalielamirande4206
    @nathalielamirande4206 Рік тому +1

    The dog😍😍😍

  • @rigo.garcia
    @rigo.garcia 8 місяців тому

    Great explanation

  • @marionsnowdon6070
    @marionsnowdon6070 9 місяців тому

    I’d really like to bring more conscious breathing into my practice. This is great for me! I’ll be going through your videos to discover more. Thanks !

  • @CurlyEm
    @CurlyEm Рік тому +2

    You never fail with a complete lesson. I am so grateful I came across your courses online they are phenomenal. I know this is mundane perhaps but could you cover (maybe if you have time) the sliding of the feet when going from chattarunga to urdhva muka svanasana .... I personally have hesitation bc I feel I’m going to break my toes and I feel that the transition is not as fluid when I pause to flip my feet.. thanks again💛🌼

  • @lauriesauth5186
    @lauriesauth5186 Рік тому

    The most clearly articulated explanation of this important aspect of our practice that I have ever heard. Again, 🙏🏻❣️

  • @cathyburnett7828
    @cathyburnett7828 9 місяців тому

    Best explanation of bandhas and breath. Thank you!

  • @gunjan10
    @gunjan10 8 місяців тому

    You both are incredible ❤ so grateful to have your teachings. Thank you so much!

  • @pudd1ncat
    @pudd1ncat Рік тому

    🤣🥰 i love your videos so much here in the US, I had no idea about the bandhas, what it meant, what to focus on..... love that you bring honesty , realness and humor to what is a practice that should bring joy and happiness. thank you so much. I have watched every single one of your tutorial videos. I will never forget the `finger gesture` either. 🙂

  • @lorenaanchia1038
    @lorenaanchia1038 Рік тому +1

    You are amazing! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

  • @shyamrajsampath
    @shyamrajsampath 11 місяців тому

    When are guys coming to Mysore, I would love to come and say hi.

  • @SharoFlores85
    @SharoFlores85 Рік тому +1

    David! You have the best examples ever!! I don't have a junk, but I was able to imagine how I would do it if I have one haha
    Jelena, thanks for all the explanation of the exercises to feel and strengthen these muscles , to then activate them.
    I love this topic!! It's going to make a big difference in my practice!
    I look forward for the next video where you put together the bandhas and movement🙏🏻♥️

  • @mikemoore5592
    @mikemoore5592 Рік тому

    ❤you guys are excellent communicators....thank you!

  • @xavierlefort8209
    @xavierlefort8209 Рік тому

    Merci

  • @annetteseepe9518
    @annetteseepe9518 Рік тому

    Thank you. This was new information for me and very helpful. My Yoga teacher would never talk about it. Definitely too intimate 😁

  • @bellelove3892
    @bellelove3892 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this informative video! Now I will be more aware of my breathing and bandhas during my practice.
    You are amazing!

  • @ceciliaboldrini5134
    @ceciliaboldrini5134 Рік тому

    Dear David and Jelena thank you very much for this new video, so precious and useful for me and l think for everybody! You are so good and intelligent persons and l appreciate you so much. I hope to see one video about bandhas during jumping back and forwards .GOD BLESS YOU. Cecilia

  • @Krilsson68
    @Krilsson68 Рік тому

    Thanks! I'tried to read up on Bandas this was so much easier to follow and understand

  • @tamararomic9643
    @tamararomic9643 Рік тому

    I am very grateful for this video. Thank you 🧡💚💙

  • @GodhumaWellness
    @GodhumaWellness Рік тому

    you two are so lovely! been watching your content in IG too and very informative and i learned a lot, it help my practice and my teaching! please keep teaching us worldwide David and Jelena, Namaste from Indonesia

  • @rachnabagri1874
    @rachnabagri1874 Рік тому

    Again...good explanation about the bandas.😊

  • @runeemrick
    @runeemrick Рік тому

    Difficult subject to cover, I know. Great explanation, and tutorial. Thanks !

  • @RanaYogaVibes
    @RanaYogaVibes Рік тому

    Thank you so much for clarifying such a subtle subject in such simple terms and descriptions. Activating bandhas is really a Mindfulness practice as Jelena says and i feel lighter and less exhausted when i can diye into my bandhas.🎉

  • @georgiasmythe2988
    @georgiasmythe2988 Рік тому

    YAY I requested this video! so helpful, thank you!!

  • @Sachindhoundiyal02
    @Sachindhoundiyal02 Рік тому

    I really love your way of expressing your knowledge ....

  • @coolduedrops9848
    @coolduedrops9848 Рік тому

    Great teachers! Tnq so much for your service 🙏🙏
    I do have a request and that is to come up with simple must do-es to achieve a particular posture or in other words, a routine or a sequence to achieve a particular posture, say for eg sirasasna, for beginners

  • @govindannairramachandran5890

    Sirs, very much useful. Thanks.

  • @martina8736
    @martina8736 Рік тому

    This was awesome guys, thanks! 🙏 If you ever want to do a follow-up with more in-depth info, it would be great!!!

  • @shivarezaei798
    @shivarezaei798 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing! It's very helpful 🙏

  • @ludmilafiore7305
    @ludmilafiore7305 9 місяців тому

    You're amazing! thank you so much 🙏💛

  • @karenskelly7454
    @karenskelly7454 9 місяців тому

    Great tutorial…thanks for sharing! 🙏

  • @ShileiZ
    @ShileiZ 5 місяців тому

    This was so helpful. Thank you!

  • @smarthalleck3233
    @smarthalleck3233 Рік тому

    We’ve all heard the term:
    No coffee
    No Prana
    or something like that
    Q:
    Do you drink coffee?
    How much?
    When?
    Your thoughts
    Love, love, love your stuff
    Keep up the good work

    • @martaberk9615
      @martaberk9615 Рік тому

      Yes they drink coffee. They talk about it in their “what we eat” video.

  • @adalineproulx9773
    @adalineproulx9773 Рік тому

    I did the last video inverted pike to sitting pike legs straight and apart!!

  • @socabadier8646
    @socabadier8646 Рік тому

    I love your videos I

  • @sarah-2633
    @sarah-2633 Рік тому

    Thank you 🙏 I am not yet able to move through vinyasas and asana with the active bandhas, but the way I understand it after watching this makes it feel a little less stiff and adds some gentleness, so I will try it with more softness in my practice.

  • @saraswathyvenkatachalam5232

    Thank you , such a difficult topic so well explained. Request a Mari D tutorial please.

  • @user-zk6eq4we2y
    @user-zk6eq4we2y 8 місяців тому

    It was amazing, thanks for sharing🌹

  • @nhinhin
    @nhinhin 9 місяців тому

    Love you two ❤️ great lessons!

  • @PaulSmith-bl9zg
    @PaulSmith-bl9zg Рік тому

    Love these tutorials!! So helpful and informative…. Thankyou

  • @mariola_love9194
    @mariola_love9194 Рік тому

    You guy both do awsome work ! I love all your tutorials it’s a big help thank you 😊❤

  • @dianaflorentinabutnaru6283
    @dianaflorentinabutnaru6283 Рік тому

    You guys are so inspirational ❤

  • @MofolusadeSonaike
    @MofolusadeSonaike Рік тому

    I appreciate your videos. Thank you for taking time to break things down

  • @liks472
    @liks472 9 місяців тому

    Hvala vam ❤

  • @huashuaishen7687
    @huashuaishen7687 7 місяців тому

    The dog is so cute,just like your two teachers

  • @sahasrayoga8264
    @sahasrayoga8264 Рік тому

    Wonderful session.
    Thanks

  • @isazarim
    @isazarim Рік тому

    ¡Muchas gracias por el conocimiento que comparten! Thanks💚

  • @marysuemcc
    @marysuemcc Рік тому

    i always learn so much from you both...thank you

  • @user-eg9ds5dy9p
    @user-eg9ds5dy9p Рік тому

    Thank you!!! That was really helpful!! I have an issue with parsvottanasana and ardha baddha padmottanasana. I did hurt one of my shoulder badly lately, I'm going to practice now, slowly, trying to feel more where I'm wrong and what's happening. Do you think that one day maybe you could give some little tips about how to enter the pose properly to reduce the risk of hurting shoulders? Thanks a lot for all those videos!! It's a huge help!
    Anna.

  • @yogaonyourtime
    @yogaonyourtime Рік тому

    Love y'all's videos! very inspiring.

  • @MindfulFrequency
    @MindfulFrequency Рік тому

    Lol I love the way you asked us to sub. New sub here. You two are great💖

  • @synaptic84
    @synaptic84 Рік тому

    thank you!🙏

  • @YogaWithDenaMarie
    @YogaWithDenaMarie Рік тому

    THANK YOU!! Could you do a video on Upekkha too 🙏🏽

  • @saysmol6282
    @saysmol6282 Рік тому

    i love your videos thank you so much

  • @teresatowle7165
    @teresatowle7165 Рік тому

    You 2 are so cute and your videos are great 🙏❤️

  • @anniepepperyoga832
    @anniepepperyoga832 Рік тому

    Wow I thought we used Jalandhara bandha in some of the closing asanas like salamba
    Sarvangasana

  • @user-hp1of1po4c
    @user-hp1of1po4c 11 місяців тому

    🙏

  • @kq6165
    @kq6165 Рік тому

    I just want to hug the puppie 😅 gracias por la información.

  • @luisaperezgarbi8763
    @luisaperezgarbi8763 11 місяців тому

    Hola! Gracias, muy buena enseñanza❤, me encantan! Qué opinión tienen del libro "Pranayama. La dinámica del aliento", de André Van Lysebeth?

  • @zenashtangi
    @zenashtangi Рік тому

    Thanks🙏👌

  • @MariaGala
    @MariaGala Рік тому

    Trato de entenderles, ya que no hablo inglés 😢 sin embargo me gusta mucho sus clases, correcciones y la energía. Observó y observó como hacen las posturas, y aplicó las correcciones. No estoy avanzada en yoga, y ejecutó las posturas li mejor que puedo, sin embargo mi duda es....¿ Podré hacer la postura de maridhasana B? Mi rodilla no baja😢

  • @anitamillonig5968
    @anitamillonig5968 Рік тому

    Thank you! I have a question: do you do it continually while practicing? And press and release with your breath?

  • @thedogsbusiness4822
    @thedogsbusiness4822 4 місяці тому

    Thankyou ..I just have a question ..when do you do band as ..throughout your practice ??

  • @jacodelangevandyk
    @jacodelangevandyk 8 місяців тому +1

    hello

  • @jahanein
    @jahanein Рік тому

    For me the most insightful info was when you talked about breathing with the upper chest part, not the lower belly, pushing the breath up in Ashtanga Yoga

  • @swarupamyoga1506
    @swarupamyoga1506 11 місяців тому

    Are we do ujjayi breath during practice?

  • @aegeantang4222
    @aegeantang4222 9 місяців тому

    I wonder if all poses need to use bandhas? Seems no poses I can stay relax except the finishing asana ... do we need to hold the bandhas in each pose?

  • @abrahamhempel9260
    @abrahamhempel9260 Рік тому

    I noticed that contraction of the bandhas you speak of relates with the breath control in asana practice- exhale release/inhale tighten. Is it proper to do that? I have just noticed it after this video, also I have never worked with bandhas.

  • @melissaa.8547
    @melissaa.8547 Рік тому +1

    The balancing sequence is a source of great disappointment and frustration for me…can you do a step by step of it?

  • @sk8andrea684
    @sk8andrea684 Рік тому

    🧘‍♂🙏

  • @smarthalleck3233
    @smarthalleck3233 Рік тому

    You just answered my question about coffee in this video
    🤡