Uḍḍiyāna

Uḍḍiyāna

it designates a particular position of the abdominal muscles.

it designates a particular position of the abdominal muscles. After first checking the pelvic floor, the base “Mūla”. The second control is at the end of the expiry, (when you are completely unladen) the abdominal ball is called “Uḍḍiyāna”. You extend the space between the iliac crests and sides. Lie the transverse, obliques (internal and external), and rectus.  

Going further

Practice this concept

Continue Exploring

Explore Another Term

The glossary is alive: 400+ concepts to discover, from breath to philosophy.

← View All Terms

The Institute · Brussels

These words come alive on the mat.

At the Ashtanga Yoga Institute, these words don't stay on the page: they are lived, breath after breath. We have been transmitting traditional Ashtanga in Brussels for over fifty years, in the lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois — each posture adjusted individually, even in a group class. Here, you don't read yoga: you practise it, guided.

Prepare my first visit → Discover our classes