Uddiyana Bandha

Uddiyana Bandha

Technique:
This Bandha can be practised in either standing posture or sitting posture. In the standing posture, place the hands slightly above the knees. Bend the body slightly -forward. Keep the legs apart. Exhale with full force. Now contract the abdomen and pull it upwards and back¬wards to the spine with the force of the navel and the dia¬phragm. The diaphragm will be pulled up and the abdominal wall will be pushed up to the back. This Bandha is practised after' Kumbhaka' and before' Rechaka'.

Health Benefits of UDDIYANA BANDHA Yoga :
■One who practises Uddiyana Bandha regularly attains eternal youth.
■This 'Bandha' helps in preserving celibacy.
■It awakens Kundalini Shakti.
■The constant practice of this Bandha makes the body vigorous and healthy.


Note:
■All these three' Bandhas' shouId be practi¬sed first with the help of either Siddhasana or Padmasana.
■When these three Bandhas are practised simulta¬ neously, they are called 'Tribandha'.
■Nadi Shuddhi or Anuloma- Viloma Pranayama: Pranayama can be best performed after the purification of the tubular channels. Pranayama which is performed for the purification of tubular channels is called 'Anuloma-Viloma' Pranayama. A beginner should begin practising Pranayama with Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama. Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama being very simple, a beginner can practise it with great ease and comfort.