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Outer or Inner?

100

These five limbs are considered the outer limbs of yoga

Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, and Pratyahara

200

These three limbs are considered the inner, contemplative limbs of yoga.

Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi

300

This limb is the first of the inner limbs.

Dharana

400

This limb, involving withdrawal of the senses, is still considered one of the outer limbs.

Pratyahara

500

These are the only three limbs classified as contemplative or inner

Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi

Bandhas

100

This bandha is called the root lock.

Mula Bandha

200

This bandha is called the abdominal lock.

Uddiyana Bandha

300

This bandha is called the throat or chin lock.

Jalandhara Bandha

400

These are the three main bandhas often taught in yoga practice.

Mula, Uddiyana, and Jalandhara Bandha

500

This term refers to an energetic lock used in yoga

Bandha

Name the limb

100

This limb is classified as an outer limb and refers to physical posture practice.

Asana

200

This limb is classified as an outer limb and refers to breath regulation

Pranayama

300

This inner limb refers to concentration.

Dharana

400

This inner limb refers to meditation.

Dhyana

500

This inner limb refers to absorption or union

Samadhi

Where does the Bandha act?

100

Mula Bandha acts in this area of the body.

Pelvic floor

200

Uddiyana Bandha acts in this area of the body

Abdomen

300

Jalandhara Bandha acts in this area of the body

Throat, neck, or chin area

400

This bandha is created by drawing up through the pelvic floor

Mula Bandha

500

This bandha is created by drawing the abdomen inward and upward.

Uddiyana Bandha