Yoga, Sound & Essential oils

Ujjayi Breath – Sound of the Ocean

November 27, 2015

If you have practised yoga before, you might have heard a yoga teacher say to use your ujjayi breath during the practise, and then all of a sudden your neighbour starts to breath so loudly. When you just start with yoga it is a funny breath, more experienced yogi’s do not practise without using this breathing techique.

What is the Ujjayi Breath?

Uijayi breath is a form of pranayama (breathing exercise) often translated as victorious breath.

B.K.S. Iyengar explains this in his book ‘light on pranayama’

‘The prefix ‘ud’ means upwards or expanding. It also conveys the sense of pre-eminence and power. ‘Jaya’ means conquest or succes, and, from another point of view restrain. In ujjayi the lungs are fully expanded, with the chest thrust out like that of a mighty conqueror.’

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Filed Under: Asana (postures), Breathing Tagged With: Breathing, Exercise, ujjayi, Yoga

Calm down & Re-energize in 4 minutes

November 23, 2015

IMG_20150515_191544Everyone is getting busier now the holidays are getting closer. So am I and that is why I realize even more how important it is to take care of yourself.

Especially when our days are filled with busy and stressful moments a little break can make a big difference. Therefore I want to share this exercise with you that will calm down & re-energize body and mind. It takes only you 4 minutes, but it can change your day.

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