UJJAYI = “What clears the throat and masters the chest area”
According to Patanjali, your breadth should be both dirga (long) and suksma (smooth).
Ujjayi breathing is done by gently constricting the opening of the throat to create some resistance to the passage of air.
Gently PULLING THE BREADTH IN (during inhalation) and gently PUSHING THE BREADTH OUT [...]

All athletes can benefit from the consistent practice of basic yoga postures.

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Toning of muscles
Making the spine and joints limber
cleansing of glands and internal organs
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