Introduction to Ujjayi Breathing
A Guide to the Primary Series
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In this video you will learn the basic technique of Ujjayi so that you can begin to cultivate and understand how being skilled at breathing can transform your yoga practice. You will begin to understand the inhalation and exhalation patterns known as prana and apana and with practice will lead you to discover mula bandha.
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