Ujjaayi (उज्जायी) Prāṇāyāma (प्राणायाम ) Ujjaayi (उज्जायी), means "one who is victorious". Ujjaayi breath means "victorious breath. Also referred to as the psychic breath because of its positive effects on the mind. Seat This breath can be performed while moving, standing, walking or sitting. Sit comfortably on the yoga mat using props or in a chair for seated …
Month: April 2016
3 – part breath: dirgha pranayama
Dīrgha (दीर्घ ) Prāṇāyāma (प्राणायाम ) Dīrgha Prāṇāyāma, a cooling breath, is the process of elongating the breath using specific techniques. Dhirgha breath is often referred to as Dhirgha Shvāsam, Deep Yogic Breath. This is often the first breathing technique taught to new yoga practitioners. Dīrgha (दीर्घ ) has several meanings - “slow,” “deep,” “long,” and “complete.” Shvāsam is the breath. Prāṇāyāma (प्राणायाम ) …
pranayama for seasonal allergies
How often are we aware of the presence of a certain power source with which we are born, and without which we cannot exist? We simply refer to it as the breath, but it is so much more. And, seasonal allergies directly interfere with the health of this precious power source. Here, Pranayama, breathing practices, help to …
