Jalandhara, The Net Holder

The Indian yogi depicted in this active posture is The Net-Holder, known for his many yogic feats. His Sanskrit name is familiar to practitioners of yoga today because it is attached to one of the three main areas in the body that are thought to control the flow of vital energy - the Jalandhara "connection" or "lock" (bandha), which is located in the throat. He is one of the great adepts revered in the Buddhist tantric tradition.