Cat Breath [Ujjayi]

To begin, practice partially closing your glottis [as with snoring] and hissing like a cat, both with an inhale and exhale. This should be even and controlled.

1. Now that you have located your glottis, close it off as with the hissing and inhale through your nose. A faint hissing sound should be heard, as with light snoring.
2. Hold your breath.
3. Exhale through your nose, keeping your glottis partially closed.

Perform this 3-5 times and get a feel for it, as this technique can be used with more advanced breathing exercises, such as breathing in energy.

Reversed Cat Breath [Ujjayi] from Azazel

1. Breathe in through your nose.
2. Hold your breath [this is optional]. Always remember, never force the holding of the breath. You should always be comfortable.
3. Exhale through the back of your throat, just like a cat's hiss, keeping your glottis partially closed.

Perform this 3-5 times and get a feel for it, as this technique can be used with more advanced breathing exercises, such as breathing in energy.