From the previous post: Warmer air for deeper breaths
Once you are comfortable with " fogging the mirror"; next, we're going to keep the Ujjayi going with closed lips.
Yes, only through the nostrils.
We'll focus on the exhalation first ( its easier). So natural inhale, Ujjayi exhale.
A short practice to direct the air from the mouth to the nostrils:
Taking 6 counts to start...
Take one full natural inhale through the nostrils for 6 counts;
Exhale through the mouth: Haaa~ for 1, 2, 3... keep exhaling
with closing lips: Hmmm~ for 4, 5, 6
* don't worry if you don't get it immediately, always go back to the practice of " fogging the mirror".
Once you're confident with the exhalation, draw the inhalations through the same air pipe.
The meaning of Ujjayi is Victorious. But, i like to describe it as the Ocean Breath.
Because when doing correctly, try blocking your ears while in this breathing... there's a nice sounds of waves created by our own breaths.
Breathe in the ocean inside us, enjoy the vastness, and relax in the calmness...
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