Let's Talk Yoga
Welcome to the Let's Talk Yoga podcast—your ultimate online destination for everything yoga. Think of it as your virtual yoga school, offering something for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned yoga teacher, a dedicated student, or simply curious about the deeper layers of yoga.
Join host Arundhati Baitmangalkar, an immigrant yoga teacher, studio owner, global mentor, and creator of some of the most sought-after yoga teacher training programs in the world. Each week, we bring you valuable insights, in-depth conversations with renowned yoga teachers, and an abundance of yoga resources designed to inspire, educate, and transform.
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Let's Talk Yoga
Stop Calling It Ocean Breath — The Truth About Ujjayi Pranayama with Andrew McGonigle
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I’m joined by Andrew McGonigle for a deep dive into Ujjayi Pranayama, the breath technique often called “ocean breath.” We explore the anatomy, nervous system effects, breath retention, and why Ujjayi is far more nuanced than most modern yoga classes make it seem.
Episode Highlights:
- Ujjayi breath foundations
- Ujjayi body mechanics
- Inhalation versus exhalation use
- Ujjayi in vinyasa yoga
- Breath literacy beyond technique
- Breath as tool, not goal
- Natural breath versus Ujjayi
- Ujjayi and nervous system regulation
- Trauma-sensitive breath practices
- Ujjayi during pregnancy
- Breath retention and kumbhaka
- Internal awareness through pranayama
- Teaching Ujjayi progressively
- Heating versus cooling effects
- Classical versus modern Ujjayi
- Personal choice and breath agency
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