"ujjayi" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit उज्जायी (ujjāyī, literally “one who is victorious”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|उज्जायी|lit=one who is victorious}} Sanskrit उज्जायी (ujjāyī, literally “one who is victorious”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ujjayi (uncountable)
  1. (yoga) A diaphragmatic breath technique used in a variety of Taoist and yoga practices. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Yoga
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