Jalandhara Bandha & Its Functional Anatomy

Ancient Indian culture provided specific guidelines for various sectors of society to complete Purusarth Chatushtya and attain Moksha (Dissolution of Reincarnation) after death. Health was a crucial aspect of human society and Ayurveda and Yoga prescribed various physical psychological mental and social practices for all individuals regardless of their social and mental status. According to Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga the eight limbs include Yama (Mental and psychological practices) Niyam (Mental and psychological practices) Asana (Mental and physical practice) Pranayama Bandha and Mudra (Body Positions) Pratyahara Dharana Dhyan Samadhi. The ultimate goal of these exercises is to attain Moksha after completing Purusharth Chatushtya allowing individuals to attain various abilities and powers. This study studies various neck structures including muscles arteries veins nerves plexus cervical vertebrae cervical disc and glands. Some of these exercises can be partially used for physical health gain and in certain diseases; Jalandharabandha is taken for the same purpose.