Pranayama
Pranayama
| Ujjayi | Ujjayi is a type of pranayama, that means “one who is victorious.” This may also be referred to as “victorious breath,” “cobra breath” or “ocean breath”. It is the sound produced during this breathing practice. |
| Sheetali | “Sitali, which means “cooling” or “soothing,” Yoga breathing techniques like sitali pranayama are used to cool the body and quiet the mind. When performing Sitali pranayama, the tongue is rolled and the breath is inhaled through it, like a straw. |
| Sheetkari | Sitkari is a Sanskrit word, which means “sipping” or “hissing,” Draw the breath in through the mouth with the teeth closed as you practice. |
| Bhramari | Bhramari pranayama, also known as “yogic breathing”, is the act of generating a faint humming sound when performing pranayama.
In Sanskrit, “bhramari” is derived from the word “bhramar”, which means “humming black bee.” |