Often referred to as the root lock, Moola Bandha is an esoteric energy lock in the body associated with the root chakra, or Muladhara Chakra. Much like acupuncture points in the body if you search for a physical muscle place the exact location of this mysterious Bandha will elude you. Instead think of the muscles of the pelvic floor and the whole network of interior muscles in your pelvis, abdomen and hip sockets as the physical gateways to the energetic flow of prana, or life force. If you practice yoga consistently with a keen awareness of your pelvic floor one day you will experience the powerful subtleties of Moola Bandha.
The discovery of Moola Bandha is often closely linked with the awakening of the prana, sometime depicted as Kundalini energy rising in snakes through the central column of the body. Once this truly limitless flow is tapped into you will experience a vast emptiness that shines with the luminosity of spirit and know the joy of compassionate power. Humbly begin your practice with the physical understanding of the body and allow that to lead you to the discovery of your own personal power center over the course of your lifelong devotion to yoga.