Ujjayi Pranayama
The 'victorious breath' fundamental to Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga. Creates internal heat and a meditative ocean sound that anchors attention.
Builds internal heat, calms the mind, improves lung capacity, synchronizes breath with movement, promotes focus.
Breathe in and out through the nose. Slightly constrict the back of the throat (as if fogging up a mirror, but with mouth closed). This creates an ocean wave sound. Lengthen both inhale and exhale to equal counts. Use throughout asana practice.