How to Practice Ocean Breath
Wake up with the ocean breath found in yoga exercise. Also called "rib breathing,, this techniques circulates and oxygenates your blood. True to its name, a sound like an ocean breeze is uttered while performing this breathing exercise. Bring yourself into the present moment with these steps.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Sit or stand with a straightened spine. Cross your arms across your chest, tucking your fingers under your armpit.
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Stare straight ahead with a relaxed jaw and mouth, opening your windpipe. You can close your eyes if you prefer.
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Pretend you're sipping through a straw and feel your ribs open as your breath fills your lungs. Do this for a count of ten.
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Notice the tip of your nose while inhaling. This allows you to feel the sensation of your lungs filling up.
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Exhale gently but firmly. Steadily breathe out through your nostrils until the exhale is finished.
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Sense your breath passing across the roof of your mouth from the back of your throat. You'll hear a hissing sound, similar to that of water coming out of a hose. That's where the name of the ocean breath in yoga comes from.
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Let your abdomen relax and allow your breathing to become normal again.
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Tips & Warnings
Take ten ocean breaths, rest, then practice ten more. This breath can take some time to perfect.
Look for the sensations of a tingling spine and downward breaths as you get better.
Don't push yourself too hard in any yoga exercise. Use your abdominal muscles to push the air out.
