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MODULE-5 Pranayam
Yogic Practices

Note

Fig.21.5: Sheetli Pranayam

Contra-indications: -Same as Sheetkari Pranayam.

Benefits:

It cools and reduces mental and emotional excitation. Other benefits are
similar to Sheetkari Pranayam.

Both sheetli and sheetkari Pranayam are very useful in developing resistance
against heat.

21.3.6 Ujjayi Pranayam (The Psychic/Victorious Breath)

Ujjayi means the ocean and this Pranayam is about mimicking the oceanic sound
or the sound of the waves. In Ujjayi breathing, both inhalation and exhalation
are through the nose. It is a diaphragmatic breath which fills the lower belly
first, then the lower rib cage, the upper chest and throat. The opening between
the vocal cords is contracted/ narrowed, creating a rushing or hissing sound.
This audible breathing has been linked to ocean waves or snoring of a baby.

Contra-indications – People who are introvert by nature or suffering from fluid
retention or low blood pressure should not practise this Pranayam.

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