Led Pranayama Sequence Ujjayi (Parts A and B)
Guide to Ujjayi Breathing & Ashtanga Pranayama Seq • 7m 18s
Uj: upward, expansive
Jaya: victorious
Bahya: external
Antara: internal
Kumbhaka: retention
It is natural and logical to retain the breath for a longer duration after inhalation than after exhalation. And this indicates that achieving the proper ration sorts itself out if you follow the guideline of not forcing your retentions.
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