Breathing Technique

gina · 05-30-2008, 10:49 PM

Hi friends,

I'd join yoga since August 2006,
realise that yoga really make life easy,
i know that doing yoga is not only emphasis on the posture but also the
breathing...
recently my instructor teach us the Ujayi breathing...
but i still can't get the point how to breath it out innerly..
can anyone advice?Thanks

InnerAthlete · 05-30-2008, 11:59 PM

Well I think it's best to learn pranayama from one's teacher.
So if that particular pranayama, which was taught by your teacher "recently", did not get INTO you, then it is most appropriate to revisit the topic with he or she.

That having been said, the exhalation breath in Ujjayi is much like the exhalation breath that fogs up your mirror or spectacles before wiping them clean - except the mouth is closed. The sound of the breath however is in the throat not the nasal passages.

The epiglottis at the back of the throat is much like the thumb over the end of the garden hose, thus gently regulating the exhalation.

I hope this is helpful but please address this with your teacher.

05-30-2008, 10:49 PM	#1
gina Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	Breathing Technique Hi friends, I'd join yoga since August 2006, realise that yoga really make life easy, i know that doing yoga is not only emphasis on the posture but also the breathing... recently my instructor teach us the Ujayi breathing... but i still can't get the point how to breath it out innerly.. can anyone advice?Thanks

05-30-2008, 11:59 PM	#2
InnerAthlete Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 903	Well I think it's best to learn pranayama from one's teacher. So if that particular pranayama, which was taught by your teacher "recently", did not get INTO you, then it is most appropriate to revisit the topic with he or she. That having been said, the exhalation breath in Ujjayi is much like the exhalation breath that fogs up your mirror or spectacles before wiping them clean - except the mouth is closed. The sound of the breath however is in the throat not the nasal passages. The epiglottis at the back of the throat is much like the thumb over the end of the garden hose, thus gently regulating the exhalation. I hope this is helpful but please address this with your teacher. __________________ ---- http://www.yogamojodojo.com http://www.teamyoga.com http://www.innerathlete.net/forum

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