Question

While performing Uddiyana Bandha one should not-

• A. Contract the throat and bring the chin to the chest
• B. Sit comfortably in siddhasana or padmasana
• C. Exhale completely through mouth and hold the breath out
• D. Pull abdominal muscles up and inside towards the spine

Hint:

The throat lock with the chin to the chest is Jalandhara Bandha.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Uddiyana Bandha is the abdominal lock. The stomach is drawn in and up while the breath is held out after a full exhale. It is done in a sitting posture or standing with hands on the knees.

Step 2: Key Steps:
1. Sit in a comfortable pose such as siddhasana or padmasana. 2. Exhale fully through the mouth. 3. Hold the breath out and draw the abdomen in and up towards the spine. 4. Release slowly and then inhale.

Step 3: Check option (1):
Contracting the throat and pressing the chin to the chest is Jalandhara Bandha (the throat lock), not a part of Uddiyana Bandha. So one should not do this in Uddiyana Bandha. This is the answer.

Step 4: Check option (2):
Sitting comfortably in siddhasana or padmasana is the correct starting posture. So one should do it.

Step 5: Check option (3):
Exhaling fully and holding the breath out is a necessary step. So one should do it.

Step 6: Check option (4):
Pulling the abdominal muscles up and in towards the spine is the main action of Uddiyana Bandha. So one should do it.

Final Answer:
The question asks what should not be done. Contracting the throat with the chin on the chest belongs to Jalandhara Bandha. The answer is option 1.