Home > Answers > Why is ujjayi breathing practiced in yoga twa1309943350

Why is ujjayi breathing practiced in yoga?

Are there any benefits to it aside from warming the body and slowing the breath?
  • Industry/Domain: Fitness
  • Category: Yoga
  • Created: 04:09, 6 July 2011

Answers (2)

jasmineb

Ujjayi breathing is meant to connect the yogi's mind to the practice. It is the preferred method of breathing in yoga, but with a Vinyasa flow in particular, the inhale and exhale signal a switch of position.

17:20, 20 July 2011

Robert Derbyshire

Ujjayi breathing does not only slow the breathing - it is designed to center the practitioner in the present, allowing them to maintain their mental balance, particularly when changing positions. In addition, it is supposed to bring oxygen into additional areas of the lungs, increasing the amount of oxygen absorbed with each breath. Finally, it should strengthen the diaphragm.

04:26, 11 July 2011

You have to log in to post to discussions.

Related terms

Zumba
Fitness; Workouts

A dance fitness program created by Alberto Perez in 1990. ...

low-carbohydrate diet
Fitness; Diet

Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets are dietary ...

Markus Ruhl
Fitness; Bodybuilding

Markus Rühl (born 22 February 1972 in Darmstadt, Germany) ...

Kai Greene
Fitness; Bodybuilding

Kai L. Greene (born July 12, 1975) is a professional ...

dietitian
Fitness; Diet

A dietitian (or dietician) is an expert in dietetics; that ...

Third World Squat
Fitness; Workouts

A crouch or sit position with one's knees bent and one's ...

Creator

Featured blossaries

Big Data

Category: Technology   1 2 Terms

Key Apple Staff Members

Category: Technology   2 6 Terms

The Best PC Games Of 2014

Category: Entertainment   1 6 Terms

Parkinson’s Disease

Category: Health   1 20 Terms

HR

Category: Business   2 9 Terms

Care for Natural Black Hair

Category: Arts   1 7 Terms

TermWiki is ranked top innovative application by IDC.

© 2024 CSOFT International, Ltd.   

Follow us on: