Ocean Waves Breath

A Simple Way to Soothe the Nervous System

Ocean Waves Breath —

sometimes known as Ujjayi —

is calming, grounding, and deeply steadying.

It creates a soft sound in the throat, like gentle waves rolling onto the shore.

It's a simple, yet powerful practice that you can use anywhere, anytime to balance and regulate your nervous system

How Ocean Waves Breath can help you

With regular practice you could find this breath helps to

• Activate the parasympathetic nervous system

• Reduce anxiety

• Improve focus

• Create warmth and steadiness in the body

  Anchor attention during meditation

• Support restful sleep, and more

It’s one of the simplest ways to shift your state within a few breaths.

How to Practice

1. Sit comfortably and soften your jaw

2. Breathe in through the nose

3. Slightly narrow the back of the throat, as if fogging a mirror with your mouth closed

4. Exhale through the nose with the same gentle whispering sound

5. Keep the breath long, smooth, and even

6. Practice for one to two minutes, or as long as you feel comfortable, and notice how your whole body begins to settle.

   
   

A Gentle Invitation

Try this breath before bed, during a stressful moment, or as a way to begin your meditation practice.