Bandha (Yoga)
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Bandha' (bond, arrest) is a term for the "body locks" in Hatha Yoga, treated under the heading of mudra. Specific bandhas are:
- Mula Bandha, contraction of the perineum
- Uddiyana bandha, contraction of the abdomen into the rib cage
- Jalandhara Bandha, tucking the chin close to the chest
- Maha Bandha, combining all three of the above bandhas
References
See also
- Ashtanga_Vinyasa_Yoga#Bandhas
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