마하 반다

Modern YIDL three-lock composite and classical seated Maha are distinct methods.

Yoga in Daily Life — Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda

Sanskrit compound normalized without editorial hyphen from the cited Sanskrit Documents text; IAST transliterated from that spelling; English descriptive label and Korean transcription are Earth editorial translations reviewed 2026-10-13. Maha composite classification describes YIDL, not a claim that HYP3.19–22 is the same recipe.

This named classical seated method differs from modern empty-lung composite; qualified instruction required (Earth practice qualification).

Inhale, chin to chest, retain; verse22 records a tongue-lock alternative.

Slow exhalation; repeat opposite side.

Comfortable holding only; all three individual bandha precautions apply.

On retained exhalation apply Jalandhara, Uddiyana, then Mula.

Release in the same sequence, then inhale.