Etymology

ujjayi

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Today it means: A diaphragmatic breath technique used in a variety of Taoist and yoga practices. Full definition →

Sanskrit उज्जायी
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  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromउज्जायी
  2. English todayujjayi

Borrowed from Sanskrit उज्जायी (ujjāyī, literally “one who is victorious”).

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