Ocean Breath vs Box Breath

Compare benefits, difficulty, and safety.

Ocean Breath vs Box Breath

Side-by-side anatomical and difficulty comparison

Feature Ocean Breath Box Breath
Sanskrit Name Ujjayi Sama Vritti
Difficulty Level beginner beginner
Primary Benefit Calm and focus Calm and focus
Target Muscles Core, Back, Shoulders Hamstrings, Hips, Spine
Contraindications None noted None noted
Ocean Breath (Ujjayi)

Slight constriction in throat, audible breath.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Calm and focus

Safe for 50+: Yes

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Box Breath (Sama Vritti)

Equal count inhale, hold, exhale, hold.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Calm and focus

Safe for 50+: Yes

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