It sounds like what? Learn how to practice Ujjayi Pranayama breathing technique the right way! Don’t aim for a Darth Vader with a smoking problem kind of sound. Think of a laid-back Darth Vader hanging out with baby Yoga (I mean Yoda😊).
Ujjayi Breath (Uj- Jaya) translates to upwards victory and that is why it’s known as Victorious Breath. It is also known as Psychic Breath because it can unlock the patterns of the mind. Quality breathing improves the quality of our well-being. So let us give ourselves the breath that we deserve!
👇 Benefits of Ujjayi Pranayama and Nose Breathing
✔️ Calmness of Mind
✔️ Promotes a healthy Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)
✔️ Improves your Yoga Practice
✔️ Filters & Humidifies the air we breathe.
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👃 Technique
➡️ Contract the back of the throat
➡️ Lips Gently sealed
➡️ Soften the tongue
➡️ Inhale with the sound of SA
➡️ Exhale with the sound of HA
➡️ Gentle audible sounds, not too forceful
🔄 Repeat
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🌬️Visualisations
👉Visualise a feather moving up and down the spine as you breathe. Inhale the feather floats, exhale the feather falls.
👉Palette - As you inhale you move the air IN & UP through the palette. As you exhale you push the air UP the palette. This visualisation has the benefit of sensation cues, as you can get direct feedback on how the air flows through the body.
👉Fog in the Mirror - Another way to help you understand the technique is by trying to fog up a mirror. This will help you understand the sound and technique of the exhale.
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Chapters ⌛
00:18 - Ujjayi Breathing Technique Benefits
01:26 - The Practice Aspect of Nose Breathing
01:53 - How to Practice Ujjayi Pranayama - Step by Step
03:51 - Visualisations that help for Ujjayi
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