Strong Determination Sitting + Ujjayi Pranayama: Good idea?

[lmfao]

I've recently stated doing more strong determination sitting, and I'm looking for the input of someone who's more knowledgeable of kriya yoga since I've read just a few chapters/techniques from the book Leo recommends. 

Today I thought I'd try and do 60 minuets of Ujjayi Pranayama whilst not moving and meditating. After the whole thing being over, Im left feeling exhausted due to constantly contracting my throat. However, I feel the practice was a nice shake up from what I normally do. For much of the time, my mind was focused on the mechanical action of breathing with the technique correctly. But the switch up made me go deeper it feels, and there is a deep sense of ease.

Is doing Ujjayi Pranayama for long periods of time recommended? Is it fine to do? Doing it is actually very exhausting, significantly less exhausting than doing something like holotropic breathing though.

Edited May 27, 2019 by lmfao