The Blooming Spirit Podcast with Nola Bloom

← The Blooming Spirit Podcast with Nola Bloom26 jun · 30 min

86. Ocean Breath: An Ujjayi Breath Meditation

86. Ocean Breath: An Ujjayi Breath Meditation26 jun30 min

<p>Ocean Breath is a guided meditation and dharma talk exploring Ujjayi Pranayama, one of the foundational breathing practices of yoga.</p><p>Known as Ocean Breath or Victorious Breath, Ujjayi creates a soft, rhythmic sound that helps anchor the mind in the present moment. In the yogic tradition, breath is considered a bridge between body, mind, and spirit, and Pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga, teaches us how to work consciously with this powerful tool.</p><p>In this 30-minute practice, you&#39;ll learn the foundations of Ujjayi breathing, explore its role within yoga philosophy, and experience how the breath can support focus, mindfulness, and inner steadiness both on and off the mat.</p><p>If you enjoy this meditation, you may also wish to explore my meditation on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EBxAEoOyaHBjPBlR0WBxv?si=a351922cfac54de6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Drishti (Yogic Gaze)</a>, which explores the practice of focused attention, as well as my course, <em>An </em><a href="https://insig.ht/gUPbj3oJQ3b" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Embodiment Journey into the Eight Limbs of Yoga</em></a>, where we dive deeper into the philosophy and practices that support a meaningful yoga journey both on and off the mat.</p><p><br></p><p>🎵 <em>Music by Chris Collins</em></p><p>🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast.If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟</p><p>✨ Explore more offerings at <a href="https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>—including yoga &amp; meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey.</p><p>🎧 Follow me on <a href="https://insighttimer.com/bloomingspirit/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations.</p><p>🌸 For personal support, I offer <a href="https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/1-1-sessions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm.</p><p>💖 Feeling grateful? You can always <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener n