Uddiyan Bandha

Uddiyan Bandha involves movement of the muscles of the stomach and especially the muscles of the diaphragm. Hatha Yoga assign a special importance to Uddiyan Bandh. While performing this bandha, the muscle of the diaphragm is stretched in upwards direction, hence this bandha is termed as Uddiyan Bandha.

Method

1. Stand up with distance of 1 to 1.5 feet between the legs.

2.  Bend a little in the knees and place left palm on the left knee and right palm on the right knee.

3.  Bend the shoulder a little towards the front and the neck also towards the front so that the weight of the body is shifted on to the knees through the hands. This reduces the strain on the stomach and the muscles of the stomach can be relaxed.

4. Inhale deeply and then exhale gradually.

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Benefits of Uddiyan Bandha

1. The diaphragm will be moved to a great extent in this bandha, hence the muscles of the diaphragm get well exercised and this movement also helps in the regulate breathing.

2. The Uddiyan Bandha is also useful for spiritual progress and awakening of Kundalini power.

3. The Uddiyan Bandha is indispensable for the study of Pranayama.

4. This Uddiyan Bandha reduce the lower abdomen fat.

Caution

Person suffering from stomach ailments, heart troubles or defective blood circulation should not attempt to perform the Bandha, Person suffering from disease like hernia too should not perform this Bandha.