From a western perspective how can the bandhas be defined?
The activationand engagement of muscle fibers, in strategic areas in the body, that support in toning and lifting of the systems of the body against the natural laws of gravity.
3 Major Bandhas
Mula Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha
Jalandhara Bandha
Mula Bandha
The pelvic floor muscles
Jalandhara Bandha
The throat
Uddiyana Bandha
The abdominales up to the diaphragm
Two minor bandhas
Hasta Bandha
Pada Bandha
Hasta Bandha
Palm of the hands
Pada Bandha
Soles of the feet