Bandha (Yoga)
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Bandha' is a term for the "body locks" in Hatha Yoga
, treated under the heading of mudra.
Specific bandhas are:
Hatha yoga
Hatha yoga , also called hatha vidya , is a system of yoga introduced by Yogi Swatmarama, a Hindu sage of 15th century India, and compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika....
, treated under the heading of mudra.
Specific bandhas are:
- Mula BandhaMula BandhaMūla Bandha is a Sanskrit compound term: Mūla denotes "root", "base", "beginning", "foundation", "origin or cause", "basis", "source"; Bandha denotes "bondage", "fetter", "posture", "joining together", "catching hold of"....
, contraction of the perineumPerineumIn human anatomy, the perineum is a region of the body including the perineal body and surrounding structures... - Uddiyana bandhaUddiyana BandhaUddiyana bandha is the abdominal lock, one of the three internal locks or bandhas described and employed in hatha yoga...
, contraction of the abdomen into the rib cageHuman rib cage-See also:*Terms for bones*Terms for anatomical location*Articulation of head of rib-References:* Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th ed. Keith L. Moore and Robert F. Dalley. pp. 62–64... - Jalandhara BandhaJalandhara BandhaJalandhara Bandha , is the chin lock, one of the three internal locks or Bandhas described and employed in Hatha Yoga...
, tucking the chin close to the chest