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Ujjayi Pranayama {Ocean Breath} | Swami Ramdev

Swami Ramdev · 2:16

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mastering Ujjayi Pranayama (Ocean Breath)
  • Importance of breath retention (Kumbhaka) in Pranayama
  • Developing focus and mental discipline through breathwork
  • Practicing pranayama in a stable meditative posture

Ideal for

  • Practitioners interested in breathwork and pranayama
  • Individuals seeking stress relief and mental focus
  • Those looking to deepen their meditative practice
  • All levels, with guidance on progressing breath retention

Lesson

Instructions

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Steps

  • Ujjayi Pranayama (Ocean Breath) technique
  • Specific breath retention (Kumbhaka) duration
  • Seated meditative postures (Padmasana, Siddhasana) for pranayama
  • Controlled inhalation and exhalation

Benefits

  • Calms the nervous system and reduces stress
  • Improves lung capacity and respiratory efficiency
  • Enhances mental concentration and clarity
  • Generates internal heat and warms the body
  • Prepares the mind for meditation

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
8 minutes
Equipment
yoga matcushion or blanket for comfortable seating
Target areas
respiratory systemnervous systemmindthroat
Energy
balancing

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