Breathing Techniques

Ujjayi or “victorious” breath:

This type of deep breathing allows you to slow and smooth the flow of breath. It is often used in flow classes to help students regulate their breathing as they move through the poses.
Try it:
Constrict the muscles in the back of your throat and breathe in and out with your mouth closed.
Some say this breathing technique sounds like Darth Vader; others say it sounds like the ocean. In any case, the sound should be audible to you only; your neighbor doesn’t necessarily need to hear it.