Outer or Inner?
These five limbs are considered the outer limbs of yoga
Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, and Pratyahara
This bandha is called the root lock.
Mula Bandha
This limb is classified as an outer limb and refers to physical posture practice.
Asana
Mula Bandha acts in this area of the body.
Pelvic floor
These three limbs are considered the inner, contemplative limbs of yoga.
Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi
This bandha is called the abdominal lock.
Uddiyana Bandha
This limb is classified as an outer limb and refers to breath regulation
Pranayama
Uddiyana Bandha acts in this area of the body
Abdomen
This limb is the first of the inner limbs.
Dharana
This bandha is called the throat or chin lock.
Jalandhara Bandha
This inner limb refers to concentration.
Dharana
Jalandhara Bandha acts in this area of the body
Throat, neck, or chin area
This limb, involving withdrawal of the senses, is still considered one of the outer limbs.
Pratyahara
These are the three main bandhas often taught in yoga practice.
Mula, Uddiyana, and Jalandhara Bandha
This inner limb refers to meditation.
Dhyana
This bandha is created by drawing up through the pelvic floor
Mula Bandha
These are the only three limbs classified as contemplative or inner
Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi
This term refers to an energetic lock used in yoga
Bandha
This inner limb refers to absorption or union
Samadhi
This bandha is created by drawing the abdomen inward and upward.
Uddiyana Bandha