Warrior’s Edge Training Grounds
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Ujjayi Breath: What It Is, How to Do It, and Why It Matters
If you’re newer to yoga, “Ujjayi” becomes just another word you don’t understand. You’re moving, you’re trying not to fall out of a pose, and suddenly you’re supposed to control your breathing in a very specific way? And, at that, one that’s often encouraged to “engage,” but rarely comes with any instruction on how to do so?
Like most things in yoga, however, once it clicks, your Ujjayi breath becomes one of the most powerful tools in your practice.
What is pranayama? A beginner’s guide to yogic breathwork
If you’ve been to a yoga class, there’s a good chance you’ve heard your teacher say something like “inhale to lift, exhale to fold.” Maybe you’ve been guided through a deep sigh, or a few moments of stillness where the only instruction was to breathe. That’s pranayama in action, even if you didn’t realize it.
Pranayama is the yogic practice of intentional breathwork, and while it might sound intimidating, at its heart, it’s just learning how to use the breath you already have. In fact, it’s one of the most powerful tools yoga offers not just for your practice on the mat, but for your life beyond it.