You can also use the practice
of ujjayi breath for deeper focus, and to generate a bit of heat.
Not exact matches
As you use subtle «
ujjayi» breath, you begin to feel the back
of your throat vibrate, and as you inhale listen and feel for the «so» sound and as you exhale listen for the «hum» sound.
This type
of breath is called
ujjayi, or Victory Breath.
Another great exercise for cultivating length in the upper body is to lie on your back, bring the soles
of your feet together, cultivate your
ujjayi breath, and begin to melt into the earth.
Focus on taking long, deep, cleansing inhales through the nose and out through the nose (
ujjayi breath is what we call it in yoga) and send that that breath between the spaces in your rib cage, into the muscles
of your back body, and feel that extension that begins to open through the chest.
You'll learn several different types
of breath, including chi breathing, kriyas,
ujjayi breath, circular breathing, and more, taking away not only technique tips but best - use cases for your teaching.
Barbara will introduce
ujjayi breath, bandhas (internal energy locks), dristi (focus points) and the importance
of foundation.
The asana practice also incorporates a strong
ujjayi breath, which builds the power
of the breath for the longer pranayama, or breath control, practices
of ashtanga yoga.