Ujjayi Pranayama

Method of Practice: Ujjayi Pranayama

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Sit comfortably in Sukhasana (Easy Pose) or upright on a chair with your eyes gently closed.
02
Bring your awareness to the throat region. Keeping the mouth closed, gently constrict the glottis (the opening of the vocal cords) to create slight resistance to the airflow.
03
Inhale slowly, deeply, and rhythmically through the nose. As you breathe in, produce a soft, gentle whispering or ocean-wave sound in the throat.
04
Exhale slowly through the nose while maintaining the same gentle constriction of the throat, producing the same soft whispering or ocean-wave sound.
05
Continue practicing for 5–10 minutes, breathing comfortably and without strain.

Ujjayi Pranayama promotes relaxation by calming the nervous system and reducing stress and anxiety.
It improves breath awareness and may enhance lung function and respiratory efficiency.
The gentle constriction of the throat helps strengthen the throat muscles and encourages slow, controlled breathing.
It supports healthy blood circulation by promoting deep, rhythmic respiration.
Regular practice may help reduce snoring in some individuals by improving throat muscle tone and breathing control.
The gentle stimulation of the throat region is traditionally believed to support the healthy functioning of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, although direct scientific evidence for this effect remains limited.

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