Abdominal Lock Pose (Uddiyanabandha)

In yoga, Uddiyana bandha is both a type of pranayama, breathing technique as it is one of the three key yogic energy locks.

Abdominal Lock Pose (Uddiyanabandha) (yogajournal)

Abdominal Lock Pose (Uddiyanabandha) (yogajournal)

Benefits of the Abdominal Lock Pose (Uddiyanabandha):
Hold Uddiyanabandha (Abdominal Lock Pose) removes constipation, invigorates digestion pressurizes the navel plexes, and help to make retention of breath stable.

How to perform the Abdominal Lock Pose (Uddiyanabandha):
- Stand on the floor with your feet about hip’s distance apart.
- Bend your knees slightly and round your torso and place your hands on your knees.
- Breathe-in through your nose and breathe-out forcefully. Tighten your abs to push the air out of your lungs.
- Expand your rib cage and lift your navel toward your spine. If you are a beginner focus on hollowing your stomach and feeling your abdominals lift.
- Lower your chin to your chest.
- Hold the posture for 5 to 15 seconds. Release your abdominals, lift your chin and breathe normally.

Durations/Repetitions of the Abdominal Lock Pose (Uddiyanabandha):
Hold Uddiyanabandha (Abdominal Lock Pose) for 5 to 15 seconds and repeat the same thrice atleast.

Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Abdominal Lock Pose (Uddiyanabandha):
Uddiyanabandha (Abdominal Lock Pose) is a difficulty level 2 asana recommended for beginners.

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