granthis
Granthis are a concept in yogic and tantric physiology describing energy knots in the body's subtle channels that hinder the ascent of prana through the central channel, the sushumna. The term granthi comes from Sanskrit, meaning knot or blockage. In traditional texts, three main granthis are identified: Brahma granthi, Vishnu granthi, and Rudra granthi. Each is said to act as a blockage at different levels of the subtle body and to be linked with particular aspects of practice and development.
Brahma granthi is commonly described as the knot at the base of the spine that can hinder
Practices proposed to balance or dissolve granthis include disciplined pranayama, specific asanas, bandhas (energy locks), and