Maha Bandha


Maha bandha, translated as "The great bandha" is the combination of all three internal locks or bandhas of hatha yoga performed together.

Practice

In a meditation pose for the duration of Bahir Kumbhaka all three bandhas are gradually assumed and held, in the following order: Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha and finally Mula Bandha. Releasing of the bandhas goes in the same order.

Precaution

All precaution from all three assumed bandhas should be considered.