Ujjayi

Victorious (Ocean) Breath · ఉజ్జాయి

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Beginner Pranayama · ప్రాణాయామం

⏱ Hold / repeat: 3–5 minutes · 👧 not for children · 👵 senior-friendly

How to do it

Sit tall, mouth closed.
Slightly narrow the throat so the breath makes a soft ocean sound.
Breathe in and out slowly through the nose with the sound.
Keep the face and shoulders relaxed.

🌬️ Breathing: Slow, audible nasal breathing.

✅ Benefits

Steadies attention
Used during asana practice

❌ Common mistakes

Making the sound too forceful

⚠️ Avoid it, or take care, if

None for most people; stop if light-headed

🪑 Easier versions

Practise the sound with the mouth open first

Stop at once with chest pain, faintness, severe breathlessness or sharp pain. Emergency: 108 / 112. Educational content, not medical advice.

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Yoga supports well-being; it does not diagnose or treat disease. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or have had surgery, ask your doctor first. Advanced poses (headstand, shoulder stand, plough, wheel, crow, lotus) need a qualified teacher.