HOT YOGA AND UJJAYI BREATHING: WHAT’S THE CONSENSUS?  (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) One of the most well-known forms of pranayama (breath control) in hot yoga is Ujjayi breath. Also known as “victorious breath,” this Darth Vader-like sound emanates from a constriction of the glottis in the back of the throat. Narrowing the vocal cords in this way reduces the amount of air that can pass through, causing a potentially uncomfortable sensation at first. Over time, practitioners learn to regulate their Ujjayi breath and even out the length of their inhalations and exhalations.
A lot of people associate Ujjayi breath with its heat-building reputation, which causes some to wonder if it’s necessary in hot yoga. After all, the room is hot enough; why add to that? The truth is that Ujjayi breath is not just about building heat. It’s actually about temperature control, which means it can help regulate both the heating and cooling of the body. There are also several of other benefits of incorporating Ujjayi breath into your yoga practice, including:
These aren’t just anecdotal claims. They’ve actually been studied by the National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability. While Ujjayi breath isn’t mandatory in hot yoga or any form of yoga for that matter, it may be a worthwhile addition to your practice if you’re looking to elevate it to the next level. So the next time you feel your attention running amok, excess tension, heightened anxiety, or even the heat getting to you in class, try bringing in a little Ujjayi breath. It may be exactly what you need. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program... for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. Contact me for more info and enrollment. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 4/29/2024
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