Vajroli mudra is described in the Siva Samhita, with two methods:
1. Sahajoli, where the yogi is able to restrain his ejaculation while still experiencing the bliss of orgasm;
2. Amaroli, where ejaculation takes place, and the Amrita , ie, the conjoined male and female sexual fluids, are drawn back up through the lingam.

The preliminary practices for either type of Vajroli are identical, and I'll try to explain clearly the preliminaries. Vajroli is simply the constriction of the urethral muscles in the lingam -- the same muscles used to cut off the flow of urine if you happen to be interrupted in midstream, so to speak. In addition to being able to restrain ejaculation and/or draw in the amrita, Vajroli awakens the Swadisthana Chakra , and encourages potency. The urethral sphincter is actually located toward the base of the lingam, although it may 'feel' higher to someone unfamiliar with the internal anatomy. Looking at a diagram is one way to familiarize oneself with the exact location, as is drinking a bunch of water, then stopping and starting the flow several times while urinating. Once one is familiar with the basics involved, the preliminary practice is very simple: Sit in padmasana or cross-legged, with the spine straight. Focus your attention on the sphincter muscles involved, near the pubic bone at the base of the lingam. Inhale, and retain the breath, while simultaneously contracting the muscle, then suck in the lower abdomen and pull it *upward*...as if you were attempting to pull the stomach upward toward the ribs. Release the contraction, and then repeat the procedure as many times as possible while still retaining the same breath. Then exhale, inhale, and relax. This is considered to be one 'round' of Vajroli. An easy way to check that the proper muscles are involved is that the head of the lingam should rise upward slightly with each contraction.

Mula Bandha is the complement to Vajroli, and should be practiced along with it. This is a similar exercise, which focuses on the perineal area . Both sets of muscles will need to be strengthened in order to practice Amaroli and Sahajoli. To practice Mulabandha, again sit cross-legged or in lotus asana, with the spine straight. Focus attention on the pelvic floor, then inhale, hold breath, and contract the anal area. 'Pull' the contraction forward, until you can feel it in the scrotum. Hold as long as comfortable, exhale, and relax. This exercise is useful for delaying ejaculation, and also awakens the Muladhara Chakra . One should practice Mula Bandha and Vajroli Mudra one after the other, beginning with five or ten 'rounds' of each, and increasing gradually, not to exceed 60 rounds even when one is adept at both practices. As you know, the same muscles can 'pull in' or 'push out.' Therefore, Vajroli practice traditionally progresses to using the bowl of water, milk, ghee, etc., which we discussed--to ensure that you can 'pull' when you want to pull and 'push' when you want to push. I do NOT recommend that anyone attempt this stuff without guidance, because if you don't know what you're doing you can injure yourself.

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