Ocean Sounding Breath Pranayama - Ujayii Breathing

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http://yogayak.com The Ocean Sounding Breath is also known as Ujayii Breathing, Victory Breath or, for the cheeky yogi - the Darth Vader Breath. To create the proper "hah" sound, hold your hand up to your mouth and exhale as if trying to fog a mirror. Inhale the same way. Notice how you constrict the back of the throat to create the fog effect. Now close your mouth and do the same thing while breathing through the nose, creating the 'ocean' sound. Imagine that you are drinking your breath through the nose. You can do this breath during asana practice to bring more oxygen to the body, during meditation to increase mental focus, or anytime during the day that you find your concentration slipping. Duration: 6 min

Benefits: increases mental focus, builds heat in the body and promotes a sense of mindful calm.

Contraindications: if you have asthma be careful with this breath, those with bronchitis or any sort of lung or sinus infection should avoid until fully recovered.

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[mortdepeur13]

plz don't listen to him. he is just a ******* thanks again yogayak!

[strangerlover11]

@s2521985 You are totally wrong you jackass nor I am dickhead not she is angel by the way have you seen dickhead or a angel......hahahahah she is just black hindu stinky ass.....hahahaha

[s2521985]

@strangerlover11 You are a dickhead and she is an angel

[Vlasta4444]

wonderful explanation and her manner of speaking is beautiful.

[teejje]

yes this really helps my throat thanks you so much

[Jez2008UK]

What a fantastic teacher you are !

Thank you so much (I'm a total beginner and I felt this was so important to get right).

Great job !

[strangerlover11]

they says black lady breath so smelly its that true........hahahahahh

[rdlagrand]

In class I have only heard teachers say to breathe abdominally.

In Heart of Yoga I read that you should breathe thoracically a bit followed by abdominally.

4 counts abdominally, 2 counts into the rib cage, and then 2 counts in the chest sounds like excellent information.

Thank you so much ^_^

[Brooklynmario]

The way I can explain it, is when you are making the fake snoring sound without going all the way and doing it slightly.

[disposablepeopleorg]

I love you :-)