Autonomic Balancing
Ujjayi
- Structure
- Constricting the back of the throat while breathing through the nose.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Warms the body, builds internal focus; Balancing.
- Duration & Rationale
- During practice
- Best For
- Flow states, building internal heat.
- Good If Combined With
- Vinyasa Yoga.
- Source / Origin
- Classical Pranayama (Hatha/Ashtanga Yoga)
- Intensity & Safety
- Low
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