Uddiyana Bandha is a yogic abdominal lock performed after full exhalation to draw the abdomen inward and upward, stimulating the upward flow of pranic energy through the central energy channel, Sushumna Nadi. It is a key practice in Hatha Yoga, used to activate core muscles, support digestion, and direct subtle energy for higher yogic work. The Sanskrit word Uddiyana means “to rise” or “fly upward,” and Bandha means “lock” or “seal.” This technique creates a vacuum effect in t...
