We started off by looking at the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā which led to the conclusion that:
Now let's look at the Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā (धेरंड संहिता).
Notice here in chapter 5.46 that Ujjāyī is listed as a Kumbhaka (breath retention), just as it is in the HYP:
And here is GS the description of the technique (5.69-70):
Conclusion:
If Ujjāyī is one of the eight Kumbhakas and Kumbhakas are breath retentions, then Ujjāyī is a breath retention. If our breathing during practice does not include breath retentions, then it cannot be called Ujjāyī.
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If Ujjāyī is one of the eight Kumbhakas and Kumbhakas are breath retentions, then Ujjāyī is a breath retention. If our breathing during practice does not include breath retentions, then it cannot be called Ujjāyī.Here is a link to the post: Part 1 = Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā (हठ योग प्रदीपिका)
Now let's look at the Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā (धेरंड संहिता).
Notice here in chapter 5.46 that Ujjāyī is listed as a Kumbhaka (breath retention), just as it is in the HYP:
And here is GS the description of the technique (5.69-70):
Conclusion:
If Ujjāyī is one of the eight Kumbhakas and Kumbhakas are breath retentions, then Ujjāyī is a breath retention. If our breathing during practice does not include breath retentions, then it cannot be called Ujjāyī.
Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā PDF
