Ocean Breath For Focus And Flow

Listen to the sound of the ocean while you practice a Yoga breathing technique, called the ocean breath or Ujjayi breath. With this technique you create a soft, audible sound resembling ocean waves breaking on the shore. The steady noise helps you to focus and pushes away busy thoughts. The slow, rhythmic breathing activates your calm nervous system to reduce stress.

Transcript

So beautiful that you are here. Willing to dive with me into a place of peace and flow. Gently close your eyes. Imagine that you are sitting on a beautiful beach. Take a deep breath in through your nose. And slowly breathe out through your mouth. And again, Breathe in through your nose. And out through your mouth. With every breath, Allow your body to come softer. Every breath, Let go a little bit more. I invite you to join me in a simple breathing practice called ocean breath. Huo Wu Jiayi breath. Slowly breathe in through your nose or your mouth. And as you exhale gently narrow the opening at the back of your throat as if you were softly whispering or gently fogging up a mirror Let your breath remain soft, Calm and effortless. This sound should feel pleasant. Never force. Breathe in your natural rhythm. Breathe in, Like an ocean wave coming. Breathe out. Like a wave gently flowing back into the ocean. Imagine that with every wave all the tension in your body is being washed away. Everything that feels heavy can now be released into the ocean. With the next wave of your breath. Allow any negative thought to be carried away. Any negative thought about yourself. Another person. Or any situation. Let the water gently wash them away. Any difficult emotions such as fear or anger. Which may once have served a purpose but no longer serve you. We can now be carried away by the waves. Let all the stress be released. Your mind is becoming calmer and calmer. Your breathing is slowing down and becoming deeper. And deeper. Your heart is beating calmly. And steadily. Stay focused on the gentle sound of your breath. Continue as long as you like. Let go of everything that no longer belongs to you or serves you. Allow the waves to carry it all away.