How to Practice Ujjayi Breath in Yoga - Breathing Exercise
Summary
TLDRRohini, the owner and teacher of Chennai Yoga Studio, introduces Ujjayi breathing, the foundational technique of Ashtanga yoga. Known as the 'Breath of Fire,' it generates internal heat, enhancing flexibility and deepening postures. Unlike other styles, Ashtanga integrates this breathing throughout the asana practice. To perform Ujjayi, one should constrict the throat slightly while inhaling and exhaling, creating a soft, ocean-like sound. Maintaining this breathing pattern helps in steadying the practice, allowing for longer holds without muscle quiver or a wandering mind.
Takeaways
- 🧘♀️ Rohini is the owner and teacher of Chennai yoga studio and introduces a specific breathing technique.
- 🌬️ The technique is called 'ujjayi breathing', which is the primary foundation of the Ashtanga style of yoga.
- 🔥 Ujjayi breathing is also known as the 'Breath of Fire' in English, implying it generates heat from within the body.
- 🌡️ This breathing method aids in increasing flexibility and allows for deeper penetration into the yoga postures.
- 🕒 In other yoga styles, pranayama is limited to before or after the practice, but in Ashtanga, it is integral throughout.
- 📣 The sound of ujjayi breathing is described as a soft snoring or the sound of the ocean, indicating a controlled breath.
- 👄 The technique involves breathing through a constricted throat while keeping the mouth closed.
- 🤔 To practice, one should imagine blowing air out as if to fog up a glass, but without opening the mouth.
- 🧘♂️ Maintaining ujjayi breathing throughout the asana practice can help in holding poses longer without muscle quivering.
- 🧘♀️ It also aids in maintaining mental focus and steadiness during the yoga practice.
- 💡 The introduction of ujjayi breathing is intended to enhance the overall steadiness of one's yoga practice.
Q & A
What is the name of the person introducing the breathing technique?
-Rohini.
What is Rohini's role at the Chennai yoga studio?
-Rohini is the owner and teacher at the Chennai yoga studio.
What style of breathing is Rohini introducing in the script?
-Rohini is introducing the ujjayi breathing technique.
What is another name for ujjayi breathing in English?
-In English, ujjayi breathing is also called the Breath of Fire.
What is the primary foundation of the Ashtanga style of yoga practice according to the script?
-The primary foundation of the Ashtanga style of yoga practice is ujjayi breathing.
How does ujjayi breathing help in yoga practice according to Rohini?
-Ujjayi breathing helps build heat from within, making practitioners more flexible and allowing them to get deeper into postures.
How is pranayama typically used in other styles of yoga, as mentioned in the script?
-In other styles of yoga, pranayama is usually restricted to five minutes before or after the practice.
How is ujjayi breathing different in the Ashtanga style compared to other styles?
-In the Ashtanga style, ujjayi breathing is practiced throughout the entire asana practice, not just before or after.
What does Rohini suggest to visualize while practicing ujjayi breathing?
-Rohini suggests visualizing a glass in front of you and trying to fog it up with your breath to practice ujjayi breathing.
What sound does ujjayi breathing produce when done correctly?
-When done correctly, ujjayi breathing produces a soft, ocean-like sound.
What benefits can be expected from maintaining ujjayi breathing throughout the practice, as per Rohini?
-Maintaining ujjayi breathing throughout the practice can help hold postures longer without muscle quivering and keep the mind focused and steady.
Outlines
🧘 Introduction to Ujjayi Breathing
Rohini, the owner and teacher of Chennai yoga studio, introduces Ujjayi breathing, the fundamental breathing technique in Ashtanga yoga. Also known as 'Breath of Fire,' it generates internal heat, enhancing flexibility and deepening postures. Unlike other yoga styles where pranayama is limited to the beginning or end of practice, Ashtanga integrates it throughout the asana practice. The technique involves a constricted throat breath that resembles a soft snoring or ocean sound, which, when maintained, can lead to steadier and more focused practice without muscle quivering or a wandering mind.
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Keywords
💡Ujjayi Breathing
💡Ashtanga Yoga
💡Breath of Fire
💡Pranayama
💡Flexibility
💡Posture
💡Constriction
💡Muscle Quivering
💡Mind Wandering
💡Steady Practice
Highlights
Introduction to Ujjayi breathing technique by Rohini, owner and teacher of Chennai yoga studio.
Ujjayi breathing is the primary foundation of the Ashtanga style of yoga practice.
Also known as the Breath of Fire, Ujjayi breathing builds heat from within.
This technique aids in increased flexibility and deeper postures in yoga.
In Ashtanga, pranayama is practiced throughout the asana practice, not just before or after.
Ujjayi breathing creates a sound similar to soft snoring.
The technique involves a constriction in the throat while breathing out.
Breathing should be done with the mouth closed to achieve the Ujjayi sound.
The sound of Ujjayi breathing is compared to the soft sound of the ocean.
Maintaining Ujjayi breathing throughout practice can increase breath and mind steadiness.
Ujjayi breathing can help hold postures longer without muscle quivering.
The mind becomes less distracted when practicing Ujjayi breathing consistently.
Ujjayi breathing is integral to the Ashtanga yoga practice for its physical and mental benefits.
The technique is characterized by a specific sound and sensation in the throat.
Proper execution of Ujjayi breathing is crucial for its effectiveness in yoga practice.
Ujjayi breathing can enhance the overall experience and benefits of yoga sessions.
Rohini emphasizes the importance of Ujjayi breathing in achieving a steady yoga practice.
Transcripts
namaste my name is Rohini and I am the
owner and teacher of Chennai yoga studio
today I'm going to introduce to a style
of breathing that's called ujjayi ting
it is the primary foundation of the
Ashtanga style of yoga practice it's
also called as the Breath of Fire in
English and what that means is it builds
heat from within it helps you become
more flexible and helps you get deeper
into the posture in other styles of yoga
pranayama is just restricted to five
minutes before or five minutes after the
practice but in all honesty we never
stop breathing through our lives in this
Ashtanga style the enjoy breathing is
something you practice through the
entire asana practice so what does it
look like and it almost sounds like a
soft snoring sound how you do it is
imagine you have a glass in front of you
and you want to fall get up with your
breath
so you'll blow hah alright so just do
the same thing but with your mouth
closed
so it causes a small constriction to
your throat and it sounds like this you
move in
it almost sounds like the soft sound of
an ocean right and if you can maintain
the spread through the entire practice
you'll find that you're able to hold us
and us a lot longer without your muscles
quivering in your mind darting about
everywhere so hopefully that helps you
keep your practice a lot more steady
than where it is now
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