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Ujjayi Naad: Ancient Yogic Breathing Technique (Sound of Victory)



Ujjayi Breath is considered a Hinduism Ancient breathing which produces a specific sound known as the sound of victory. For this Pranayama, First, sit in a padmasana or Lotus position, which is a cross-legged sitting asana. Keep your back upright and close your eyes. In starting, you can open your mouth. Start breathing in and out. But, while exhaling, contract muscles of the back of your throat and it will make a sound like ‘HAAAH’. After some practice, do this while inhaling also. If you can produce sounds in both inhaling & exhaling then try only with your nose. This sound is also called “The Ocean’s Breath” because this Ujjayi Sound is similar to ocean waves.   

        
This breathing technique will make your mind calm and will also warm your body. After becoming a master of this technique, you will see positive changes to your body, mind, emotional & spiritual wellbeing.

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