Ujjayi Breath

The actual tidal volume during ujjayi practice differs significantly between practitioners because of how different instructors teach the technique. Ujjayi breath can be taught with different breath volumes despite using the same throat restriction. The effect of ujjayi breath depends on how the practice is performed. Ujjayi breath involves a restriction at the throat that produces an audible sound during breathing. Ujjayi breath involves throat restriction that makes breathing audible. Tidal volume is the key variable that determines the net physiological effect of ujjayi practice. The mechanism by which ujjayi induces relaxation, when practiced correctly, is a reduction in minute ventilation. Ujjayi breath can serve as a relaxation or sleep-onset tool when it reduces overall minute ventilation. A gentle version of ujjayi breath may help support falling asleep through reduced ventilation and increased carbon dioxide.