Ujjaiyi means ‘victorios’;ujji is the  means ‘to conquer ‘or acquire by conquest’. In English ujjayi is known as the ‘psychic breath’ because of its effect on the mind. Ujjaiyi is often used in combination with mantra repetition, japa on your guru mantra or soham, hamso. it is used in meditation practices, kriya yoga and yoga nidra because it helps relax the physical body and the mind,and develops awareness of the subtle body and psychic sensitivity.ujjayi promotes internalization of the senses