Uddiyana Bandha
Diaphragm Lock
Uddiyana Bandha, known as Diaphragm Lock, is a yogic technique for pulling the diaphragm deeply upward toward the spine, only after exhaling completely. This action engages the abdominal muscles and lifts the diaphragm upward, directing prana (life force energy) toward the Heart Center (Anahata Chakra) and higher energy centers. Uddiyana Bandha is believed to integrate emotions, pranic energy, and functions above and below the diaphragm, promoting a sense of emotional balance, energy flow, and spiritual upliftment.
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