Bando yoga

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Bando Yoga (Thaing)

Bando Yoga
Also known as Burmese martial arts: Bando, Banshay, Lethwei, Min Zin, Naban, Pongyi thaing
Focus Self-defense
Country of origin Flag of Burma Myanmar

Yoga system practiced by ancient warriors of northern Burma to maintain health and protect from illness and disease.

It is an ancient physical and mental exercise practiced mostly by etnic groups living in Southeast Asia and India.

Bando yoga focuses on three major aeas:

  • 1- maintaining health,
  • 2- prevention of illness and disease,
  • 3- restoring or recovering from illness and injury.

Three Burmese yoga :

  • Dhanda Yoga (Development of flexibility by using the staff)
  • Longi Yoga (Development of flexibility by using cloth or rope)
  • Letha Yoga (Improvement of circulation and stimulation of joint assisted by partner)


Leg stretch

Leg Stretch

Stretch of Dhanda yoga

Stretch of Longi yoga

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  • Bando, philosophy, principles et practice, M.Gyi, IST edition, 2000
  • Traditional Burmese Boxing, Zoran Rebac, Ed. Paladin Press, 2003
  • Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts, D.F.Draeger, R.W.Smith, Kodansha, 1969

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