Health benefits of Ujjayi and Bhastrika

  • Unique Paper ID: 163632
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 1915-1918
  • Abstract:
  • Ujjayi Sanskrit "victorious’’ is a breathing technique employed in a variety of yoga practices. In relation to yoga, it is sometimes called "the ocean breath." Unlike some other forms of pranayama, the ujjayi breath is typically done in association with asana practice in some styles of yoga as exercise, such as Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Bhastrika is an important breath exercise in yoga and pranayama It is sometimes treated as a kriya or 'cleansing action' along with kapalabhati to clear the airways in preparation for other pranayama techniques. Bhastrika involves a rapid and forceful process of inhalation and exhalation powered by the movement of the diaphragm. The movement of air is accompanied by an audible sound. One inhale and exhale equals one round of bhastrika,

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 1915-1918

Health benefits of Ujjayi and Bhastrika

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