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Uddiyana Bandha / The Abdominal Lock

“Technique”

Stand with your feet one foot apart.
Bend slightly, place your hands on your thighs/knees.
Take a deep breath and exhale forcefully.
Contract your abdominal muscles as much as you can.
Without inhaling, expand the thoracic region.
Gently release your abdominal lock after a few seconds.
Take normal breath and repeat the technique.
You can do it upto three to four times. Each time, you may hold the
abdominal lock for 4/5 seconds.
Uddiyana Bandha should be performed only on empty stomach. It would do well
if you perform it after asana practice.
People suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease should refrain
from practice of Uddiyana Bandha.

“Benefits of Uddiyana bandha”

Uddiyana Bandha improves digestion.
It tones the abdominal muscles and strengthens abdominal organs.
It produces amazing results by enhancing the performance of vital organs.
It is one of the best yoga for reducing tummy fat.
It is good for ulcer and stomach pain.