Mula Bandha
A common practice in yoga is the use of bandhas, or energy locks. This practice is traditionally used to contain the flow of prana or energy in the body. In mula bandha, root lock, yogis bring attention to the pelvic floor, gently lifting and activating the muscles deep within the pelvis (levator ani, which includes pubococygeus and illiococygeus, and cocygeus). This same action works as a stabilizing mechanism for the sacroiliac joints of the pelvis at the base of the spine. This is particularly the case in women.
Using mula bhanda is especially important when we move into twists, forward bends, or poses where we have an assymetry in our pelvis. This action will prevent any shearing force to be transferred to our vulnerable Sacroiliac joints.
Finding You Root
To activate 
mula bandha, the muscles of the pelvic floor that bring stability to the lower back, find a comfortable position sitting in a chair or on the floor. Begin by establishing slow, steady, deep breaths. Bring your attention to the muscles you would use to stop the flow of urine. Gently contract these muscles, feeling a lift deep within your pelvis. Contract and relax, repeating this action a few times. Now maintaining this gentle contraction, take slow deep breaths in and out.
mula bandha, the muscles of the pelvic floor that bring stability to the lower back, find a comfortable position sitting in a chair or on the floor. Begin by establishing slow, steady, deep breaths. Bring your attention to the muscles you would use to stop the flow of urine. Gently contract these muscles, feeling a lift deep within your pelvis. Contract and relax, repeating this action a few times. Now maintaining this gentle contraction, take slow deep breaths in and out. 
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