बन्ध
Bandha
practice“Lock” or “bond.” Specific muscular contractions that redirect pranic energy in the body.
The three main bandhas are:
- Mula bandha — perineum contraction
- Uddiyana bandha — abdominal contraction
- Jalandhara bandha — throat lock
They are used during pranayama and asana to intensify and direct the flow of prana.