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Instructions for Ujjayi Breath (Ocean Breath)

Ujjayi breath, often called “ocean breath,” is a foundational pranayama technique in yoga and meditation. It helps calm the mind, energize the body, and create focus during practice. Here in the video you can go with me a few minutes starting slow and gentle and destress using this ancient breath form.

Follow these steps to learn and practice Ujjayi breathing:

Preparation

  1. Find a comfortable seat or posture: Sit cross-legged, on your heels, or in a chair with a straight spine. You can also practice Ujjayi breath while standing or lying down.
  2. Relax your body: Close your eyes and relax your shoulders, jaw, and face. Allow your hands to rest on your knees or lap.
  3. Set your intention: Dedicate your practice to relaxation, focus, or self-awareness and listen to my voice.

Steps for Ujjayi Breathing

  1. Begin with normal breathing: Inhale and exhale naturally through your nose, noticing the rhythm and depth of your breath.
  2. Engage your throat gently:
    • Slightly constrict the back of your throat, as if you were fogging up a mirror with your breath.
    • Keep your mouth closed; this constriction should create a gentle hissing or whispering sound as you breathe in and out through your nose.
  3. Inhale through the nose:
    • Draw the breath in steadily and deeply, feeling it move down into your belly and expand your ribcage.
    • Maintain the throat constriction to create a soft oceanic sound.
  4. Exhale through your mouth:
    • Exhale smoothly and fully, keeping the same throat constriction.
    • Allow the breath to flow out completely, creating the same oceanic sound on the outbreath.
  5. Just follow the flow of the movie, this is the first time, we have adapted the frequency to our Western Situation. In following videos on this breath we will expand more.

Practice Duration

  • Start with some minutes of Ujjayi breathing and gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable.
  • You can integrate Ujjayi breath into your yoga practice, meditation, or use it on its own to manage stress or find focus.

Tips for Ujjayi Breath

  1. Avoid straining: The throat constriction should be subtle and relaxed, not forced or tight.
  2. Maintain awareness: Focus on the sound and sensation of your breath, letting it anchor you in the present moment.
  3. Combine with movement (optional): Use Ujjayi breath during yoga asanas to link breath and movement for a deeper connection.
  4. Modify if necessary: If the throat constriction feels uncomfortable, practice without it until you feel ready to add it back.

Benefits of Ujjayi Breath

  • Calms the nervous system and reduces stress.
  • Increases oxygen flow and vitality.
  • Enhances focus and mindfulness.
  • Supports a meditative state.
  • Balances the breath for smoother pranayama practice.

Embrace the soothing rhythm of Ujjayi breath as a gateway to calm, clarity, and inner peace. Let your breath become your guide to a centered and tranquil state of being. Shunyam Adhibhu

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