Terminology question

[Amanda DeMarco]

Hello, I have a question about diving training vocabulary. I am translating a German short story about a freediver and it mentions a breathing exercise called "Strömungsatmung." Strömungsatmung seems to be a very common exercise for German freedivers, as I find it all over the internet. But I can't seem to find an equivalent English term, or even one that fits the description. It involves constantly making a sound (frication) while breathing.

Does anyone have any idea of what this specific term might be? I've translated a complete description below.

I really appreciate any help I can find. It would be great to be able to make this story as authentic and accurate as possible.

Best regards,
Amanda

Strömungsatmung
Inhale slowly with constant frication. Expand your abdomen gradually during inhalation, filling your lungs to about 80%. Then make a short pause in breathing, for about two seconds. Keep the breathing passages open during this time! Now slowly exhale with constant frication. Pull your flanks in and empty your lungs as much as possible. After exhaling pause with empty lungs for about two seconds.

 

[CEngelbrecht]

I found this description. From this, it sounds very much like the traditional "Ujjayi breath" (pranayama term), which is often called "ocean breath" in English. The ocean part is because you exhale audibly, sounding a bit like Darth Vader.

So "ocean breath" might be beneficial.

A direct translation would be something like "flow breathing," might also work.

 

[Amanda DeMarco]

Thanks so much for your reply! The folks at AIDA also suggested ujjayi breath, so it's great to get a confirmation, and some alternate options.