Shiva Samhita unfolds a treasure trove of energetic seals—mudras and bandhas—that act like subtle switches, steering prana through the body’s hidden highways. Picture these practices as backstage passes, granting access to inner realms usually kept under wraps.

Major Bandhas (Energy Locks)
• Mula Bandha: The root lock, gently draws attention inward at the perineum, anchoring scattered energy.
• Uddiyana Bandha: The abdominal lift beneath the rib cage, creates a vacuum that rallies prana upward—think of it as an elevator for your life force.
• Jalandhara Bandha: The throat lock, tucks the chin to the chest, sealing off upward leaks of vital energy.
• Maha Bandha: A grand slam combining all three locks in one seamless flow, often called the “great lock.”

Key Mudras (Gestures or Seals)
• Khechari Mudra: The tongue slides back to graze the soft palate, stirring nectar-like amrita. It’s legendary in tantric lore—no small feat, but hugely transformative.
• Viparita Karani: Legs up the wall posture with throat lock, reversing the flood of energy toward the brain. Ideal for busy minds seeking a reboot.
• Maha Mudra: A hybrid blending forward bend with root lock and breath retention, this mudra is multitasking at its finest.
• Vajroli Mudra: A pearl among techniques—subtle muscular contractions that refine sexual energy into higher consciousness.
• Ashvini Mudra: Root area contractions, perfect for anyone wanting to “wake up” dormant energies without doing backflips.
• Neti and Trataka: Though often grouped with kriyas, these cleansing seals—nasal irrigation and focused gazing—prepare the ground for deeper mudras and bandhas.

Dipping into these practices feels like catching the tip of an iceberg—just a glimpse of the vast inner landscape Shiva Samhita invites explorers to chart. With modern stress levels sky-high and International Yoga Day sparking fresh enthusiasm, integrating even one bandha or mudra can turn a daily session into an electrifying journey. Energy management, after all, is the name of the game—and these seals hold the keys.