ujjayi

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noun

A diaphragmatic breath technique used in a variety of Taoist and yoga practices.

OriginSanskrit उज्जायी →
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Meanings

nounujjayi (uncountable)
  1. uncountableyogaA diaphragmatic breath technique used in a variety of Taoist and yoga practices.

Origin

  1. Sanskritउज्जायी
  2. Englishujjayi

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

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