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RSS
USA
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 Posted - May 22 2009 : 07:59:33 AM
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Can someone explain how to do Ujjayi. I know I'm suppose to partially close the epiglottis to produce a hissing sound, but I'm not sure how to do this or what it feels like when I'm doing it right. Is this like partially swallowing or are there some other tricks to be able to feel what this feels like when it is done correctly. The epiglottis is something I don't think about as having much control over except when I'm eating. In Kriya, they teach doing an "EE" sound in the throat on exalation. However, this is done with open mouth breathing. Is this doing the same think with the epiglottis?
Thanks,
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Katrine
Norway
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Posted - May 22 2009 : 08:04:11 AM
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Hi RSS
Since I don't do Ujjayi I cannot advise you on this, but I'm sure others here will chime in.
In the meantime......If you haven't read Yoganis lesson on it...here it is:
http://www.aypsite.org/41.html
All the best  |
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Holy
796 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2009 : 12:57:30 PM
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Here some vids of people doing Ujjayi pranayama while sleeping =)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW5r...ture=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUzx...ture=related
Do this with a closed mouth, trough the nose and you get to know how Ujjayi is done. It is said, that this sound has healing properties and that's the reason why you do it at night. If it is done in daylight, it is reduced at night also, at least according to Shibendu Lahiri :) The great grandson of Shyama Charan Lahiri (Lahiri Mahasaya). |
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cosmic
USA
821 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 10:48:01 PM
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Hello Bob
It's kind of like hocking up a loogie. You partially close the throat, so there is friction that can be both heard and felt. We do it on the exhale in AYP. Kind of hard to describe, you just gotta get a feel for it.
Hope this helps.
Peace
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RSS
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2009 : 8:19:33 PM
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Thanks cosmic,
Now I understand! |
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cosmic
USA
821 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2009 : 01:41:40 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by RSS
Thanks cosmic,
Now I understand!
You got it, bro 
Happy Journey
cosmic |
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