Jalandhara bandha (the chin lock) provides invaluable guidance to optimize postural alignment, and is also a vital tool to help you still your mind and steady prana (life force). This practice builds through three progressive stages of ujjayi, culminating in both retention and suspension of the breath. Each stage takes you into a deeper application of jalandhara bandha and into the ultimate experience of being deeply centered and clear. Props Suggested: A blanket or a bolster.