What is Ujjayi?

Ujjayi is a special kind of breathing used in yoga that helps you stay calm and focused.

Imagine you're drinking water from a straw. When you do this, the straw makes a little hissing sound as the water goes up, that's how Ujjayi breathing feels at the beginning. You breathe in through your nose, and it sounds like a soft hiss. Then you breathe out slowly, also making a soft hiss. It’s like your breath is going through a tiny tunnel, that’s why it makes noise.

When you do Ujjayi, it's like giving your brain a gentle massage. It helps you stay steady when things get tricky, just like how a calm lake doesn’t ripple easily. You can use this breathing during yoga or even when you're playing games, it helps you focus better and feel more relaxed.

So next time you’re doing Ujjayi, think of that straw and the hissing sound, it’s your breath helping you stay cool, calm, and collected!