Ujjayi pranayama is an essential part of kriya yoga practice.
During the inhaling or exhaling of ujjayi pranayama intentionally try to make some small vibration or sound in the throat area. Don’t give much pressure, throat glands are very sensitive, they should be in a relax state. If you think you are comfortable in making the throat vibration during inhaling do the vibrations during that time. Then you don’t need to make the sound during exhaling. If you prefer to make the vibration during exhaling, you can do it like that. You can keep your mouth open during making the throat sound.
There are several benefits of this pranayama. The general steps for Ujjayi Pranayama are as follows:
Step 1:
1.1 Sit on vajrasana yoga posture on a suitable yoga mat.
1.2 You need to put your hands on your knees.
1.3 Keep your fingers together.
1.4 Inhale slowly and mentally chant AUM for three times.
1.5 Hold the breath comfortably and mentally chant Om for four times.
1.6 Exhale slowly and mentally count Om for six times.
1.7 Hold the breath comfortably as long as you can.
Repeat step 1.4 to step 1.7 for SIX times
Step 2:
1.1 Sit on vajrasana yoga posture on a suitable yoga mat.
1.2 Place your hands on your chest.
1.3 Fingers of your hand should be joined together.
1.4 Inhale (puraka) deeply and mentally chant AUM for three times.
1.5 Hold (inner kumbhaka) the breath comfortably and mentally chant Om for four times.
1.6 Exhale (rechaka) slowly and mentally chant Om for six times.
1.7 Hold (outer kumbhaka) the breath comfortably and mentally chant Om for two times.
Repeat step 1.4 to step 1.7 for SIX times
Step 3:
1.1 Sit on vajrasana yoga posture on a suitable yoga mat.
1.2 Place both the hands on the back of your shoulder.
1.3 Keep your fingers together.
1.4 Inhale (puraka) deeply and mentally chant AUM for three times.
1.5 Hold (inner kumbhaka) the breath comfortably and mentally chant Om for four times.
1.6 Exhale (rechaka) slowly and mentally chant Om for six times.
1.7 Hold (outer kumbhaka) the breath comfortably and mentally chant Om for two times.
Repeat step 1.4 to step 1.7 for FOUR times
Step 1 to step 3 is one cycle of ujjayi pranayama. After completing one cycle of pranayama take rest for two minutes. Be comfortable before starting the next cycle.
Do this pranayama for two to three cycles in the morning. If you are not comfortable sitting on vajrasana yoga posture, you can sit on a comfortable chair and do this breathing exercise. Ujjayi pranayama helps you stay young and fresh.
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