How to Stomach Lift In Yoga

The stomach lift (Uddyiana Bandha) cleanses and tones your body while massaging your internal digestive organs.

Instructions

1. Stand with your legs shoulder width apart.

2. Bend forward at the waist and put your hands on your knees for support. Keep your back straight.

3. Inhale deeply from your stomach. Your stomach should go out, but your shoulders and chest should not heave or raise.

4. Exhale while pulling your stomach in.

5. Once your breath is completely exhaled, continue pulling your stomach in but without any breath. Hold your breath for 3 to 10 seconds depending on your level of fitness and comfort.

6. Repeat Steps 1-4. Once you reach Step 5, instead of holding your stomach muscles in toward your spine, hold your breath, but push your stomach in and out 10 times.

Tips & Warnings

• If you feel dizzy or lightheaded at any time during this exercise, stop immediately.