11 Ujjayi Breath Benefits (Plus Practice Tips)

Pranayama is one of the foundational practices of hatha yoga. It’s the cultivation and absorption of prana, or life force energy, into the body and mind. And just like asana (physical poses), there are many different forms of pranayama one can practice. One of the most common is the mysterious Ujjayi or “ocean sounding breath.” Incorporating the ujjayi breath in your asana practice can be difficult and feel odd. Still, there are many powerful benefits for using this breathing technique including …