Ujjayi Breath For Heart HEALTH Guided Routine

Ujjayi Breath, or Victorious Breath, is a powerful pranayama technique often used in yoga to calm the mind, regulate the breath, and promote focus.

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It's beneficial for heart health because it helps lower stress levels, increase oxygen intake, and improve circulation-all of which are vital for a healthy heart.

Tips For Ujjayi Breath

• Focus on the Heart Area: As you practice Ujjayi Breath, direct your attention to your heart center (the area around your chest). This can help cultivate emotional balance and improve heart health.

• Maintain a Steady Rhythm: Avoid rushing your breath. Ujjayi is all about a slow, controlled, and steady rhythm. This helps stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which calms the body and helps reduce stress levels.

• No Tension: Avoid straining or forcing the breath. The constriction in the throat should feel natural and effortless.

• Relax the Face and Jaw: Ensure that the face remains relaxed and free from tension. The focus is on the breath and sound, not on any tightness in the facial muscles.

Guided Yoga Routine with Ujjayi Breath for Heart Health

Centering & Ujjayi Breath (5 minutes)

Find a Comfortable Seated Position: Sit in Sukhasana (Easy Pose) or any comfortable seated position with your spine straight.

Close your eyes, relax your shoulders, and bring your hands to your knees.

Begin by observing your natural breath. Notice the flow of air in and out of your nostrils.

Slowly start practicing Ujjayi Breath: Inhale through your nose, gently constricting the back of your throat, and exhale with the same constriction. Create the soft "ocean" sound.

Stay with this breath for 5 minutes, allowing your body to relax and your mind to settle. Visualize a green or pink light in the heart center, and feel it expanding with each breath.