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The wiki grows step by step — the bandhas make the start.

The Bandhas – energy locks in yogaबन्धWikiSubtle inner locks for breath and prana: pelvic floor, abdomen, throat

Hatha Yoga Pradipikaहठयोगप्रदीपिकाSectionA source text of Hatha Yoga (Svatmarama, around the 15th century)

Jalandhara Bandhaजालन्धरबन्धSectionThe throat lock – calms you and turns you inward

Maha Bandhaमहाबन्धSectionThe great lock – all three bandhas together Mula Bandhaमूलबन्धSectionThe root lock – grounds you and lifts you upright

Uddiyana Bandhaउड्डीयानबन्धSectionThe abdominal lock – lightness and alertness in your centre

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