Thursday, October 10th Yoga In yoga, there are many different kinds of breathing patterns and purposes. Yoga has a unique form of breathing known as "ujjayi" breathing. During this slow, even breath through the nose, one should inhale for 4-5 heartbeats, pause slightly, and then exhale through the nose for an equal length of time. The back of the throat constricts slightly to allow the air to create an audible sound. The audible breath serves as a "moving meditation" during a yoga practice. When poses get difficult, the mind can focus on the rhythm and sound of the breath to stay calm. This breath, which sounds like the ocean, helps you stay in the moment and centered while practicing yoga. In addition, The breath serves as a metronome for the body with each movement timed to the length of an inhalation or exhalation. Ujjayi breathing is helpful in slowing your central nervous system. In yoga, each pose (or new movement within a pose) should start with an inhalation. Inhalations are used for movements that involve standing taller or lengthening in a folded pose. The exhalation is used to go deeper in a pose. Exhalations are also used to get out of a pose.
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