How to do Ujjayi Pranayama Correctly | Benefits & Precautions of Ujjayi Pranayama

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are you struggling with respiratory issues asthma high blood pressure snoring stress depression lack of concentration and focus do you want to increase your strength and vitality then don't worry we have solution for all these problems in this video i will explain you each and every detail about ujjayi pranayama what is ujjayi pranayam how to do jaipranyam correctly three different variations of ujjayi pranayam amazing benefits of ujaypranyam precautions and contraindications of ujjayi ibrahim that is who should not do jai branham time duration for ujjay branyam how long you should practice uchebranya you will get in-depth knowledge about uj ibrahim in this video so watch the video till end [Applause] [Music] a channel where you'll find content for improving your physical mental emotional and spiritual well-being so if you're new on this channel make sure you so that you don't miss any of these related tips and updates what is ujjayi pranayam the english word ujjayi is pronounced as ujjayi it is derived from a sanskrit prefix ud and the root g the sanskrit word means to be victorious and ud means binding or bondage or upward or expanding jai means victory or success or to conquer or to acquire by conquest ujjayi means one who is victorious ujjayivrat means breath of is there victory pranayama that gives freedom from bondage it is also known as psychic breath as it leads to the subtle states of the mind it is used with khechry mudra the tongue lock with tantric meditation techniques such as mantra the father of modern yoga says is a balancing and a calming diaphragmatic breathing which increases oxygenation and builds internal body heat and yoga pradhabika says closing the mouth inhale with control and concentration through eida and pinglan nadi so that the breath is felt from the throat to the heart and produces a snorious sound do come back as before and exhale through ida this removes flame from the throat and stimulates digestive fire this pranayama called ujjayi can be done while moving standing sitting or walking it removes dropsy and disorders of nadis and hatus nadi is an energy channel and dhatus are plasma blood muscles fat bone bone marrow and reproductive fluid in ayurveda these are called sapta dhatus the seven dhatus what are the benefits of ujjayi ojibranyam benefits of ojai iranian oji is classified as a tranquilizing pranayama but it has a heating effect stimulating the process of oxidation the practice of hujai soothes a nervous system calms the mind and increases psychic sensitivity it has a relaxing effect at the psychic level ujjayi pranayama has a relaxing effect on body and mind it helps to relieve insomnia and you can practice it while lying down in shavasana just before sleeping oojai slows down the heart rate and lowers the blood pressure it is highly beneficial for people who are struggling with high blood pressure issues the regular practice of ojai is beneficial for people struggling with sinus and prolonged headaches the soothing ujjayi breath helps to open up the sinuses and relieves sinus pressure and aids relief from headaches the movement of diaphragm massages the internal organs and stimulates the digestive system to encourage detoxification and decrease phlegm the oj breath lengthens the respiration and improves oxygen saturation it strengthens the diaphragm and improves respiratory efficiency the regular practice of oj reduces the infections and energies in the lungs it clears the passage of nostrils and the throat it also helps to reduce the accumulation of phlegm ojai pranayama is highly beneficial for asthma patients it creates positive airway pressure due to constant partial pressure of epiglottis and prevent the closure of small bronchi towards the end of exhalation this is helpful for asthma patients to improve oxygenation and to empty lungs minimizing air trapping thus allowing next generation to be more effective this is proven by scientific research to know more about this watch this video the scientific research on pranayama the link is available in the i button and the description tab oj increases awareness and focus the ojai breath unites the body mind and senses to the present moment and increases concentration this breathing practice helps practitioner to go deeper into meditation ojai boosts vitality and strength it is used in many dynamic styles of yoga classes like ashtanga vinyasa vinyasa flow jiva mukti and power yoga as it builds endurance energy and stamina it increases body temperature and helps in detoxification through perspiration and increases flexibility and stamina the ocean breath connects the breath with movement during the posture which keeps a steady rhythm in a flow or vinyasa style of yoga the calming sound of ujjayi induces muscular relaxation and activates vagus nerve this in turn triggers the parasympathetic nervous system in the body ujjayi pranayama reduces stress and tension it stabilizes mood and helps to elevate mild depression ujjayibranyam stimulates and cleanses the nadis the energy channels and encourage the activation of sushnamal nadi the spiritual energy channel it balances the flow of prana and balances chakras the energy centers ujjai is also used for people struggling with thyroid issues hypothyroid and hyperthyroid both it also helps in snoring issues precautions and contraindications for ujjayi pranayama who should not do ujjayibranyam if you have low blood pressure then you should avoid the practice of ujjayi branyam people who are introverted by nature should not practice ujjayi pranayama people suffering from heart disease should not combine the practice of bandhas and breath retention with ujjayi if you are feeling uneasy or dizzy or if you feel any discomfort in your throat then immediately discontinue the practice and breathe normally if you struggle with persistent cough or cold phlegm issues sore throat luminity then you should try our cold and cough relief herbal tea yoga 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responsible for the production of sound while epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap on the top of glottis that prevents the food from entering the larynx laryx is the voice box let's do a preparatory exercise before doing ujjayi to prepare yourself now for doing this preparatory exercise you have to inhale through nose keeping the hand on throat focusing over here and creating a hizing sound like this inhale now while exhaling create this sound as you can see the movement you will put the focus and awareness over here it will create a hizing sound in second exercise inhale normally through nose and while exhaling exhale through nose by focusing over here at the throat and contracting it like this [Music] and in normally breathing we inhale and exhale through nose while contracting the throat muscles to practice ujjayi pranayama sit in any comfortable posture like vajrasana with a straight spine you can use yoga block to elevate your hips slightly this will help you keep your spine straight in case if you cannot sit in any of these postures then simply sit on the chair with a straight spine make sure you are comfortable place the hands on the knees in a desired mudra if you want to learn all the details about meditation postures and yoga mudras then watch these playlists the link is available in the i button and the description tab close your eyes and become aware of your natural breathing process feel the air passing through your windpipe slightly contract the region at the back of the throat as you do when you swallow inhale slowly and deeply through nose while contracting the back of the throat and exhale slowly and deeply through the nose while contracting the back of the throat like this [Music] make the relations and exhalation long deep and controlled practice full yogi breathing while concentrating on the sound if you want to learn each and every detail about yogi breathing then watch this video the link is available in the i button and the description tab technique 2 it is same as technique 1 but incorporate khecheri mudra by folding the tongue back and touching its tip at the soft palate let's do it fold your tongue and touch it at the back of the soft palate inhale deeply and slowly through nose while contracting the back of the throat exhale deeply and slowly through nose while contracting the back of the throat [Music] technique three with antarcumba internal retention of breath in this technique we will practice oj breath with khechi mudra and internal retention of breath that is called antar kumbak inhale slowly and deeply with ujjayi hold your breath for few seconds while focusing on ajana chakra the third eye and then exhale slowly and deeply with ujjayi let's do it now fold the tongue and touch a tip at the back of the throat the soft palate close your eyes inhale deeply and slowly through nose while creating an oj sound hold the breath for five seconds and then exhale with ujjayi breath like this time duration for us how long you should do jay pranyam as a beginner practice for three to five minutes then slowly increase the time to 10 to 15 minutes time of practice best time to practice is late at night before sleeping to improve your sleep otherwise it is one of the pranayama that can be practiced anytime while sitting standing or in prone position if you want to learn each and every detail about breathing exercise and pranayama then watch this playlist the link is available in the i button and the description tab i hope you like this video and it added some value to life if you think so please like share and comment we are open for the feedback we have detailed videos coming on different type of pranayams and yoga postures after this video so make sure you and press the bell icon with all notification thank you so much for patiently watching this video namaste satchika take care god bless you all you