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How to Practice Shitkari Pranayama #shitkaripranayama

Yoga with Shvasa · 0:32

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Conscious breath control (Pranayama)
  • Cooling the body through breath
  • Mind-body connection through breath awareness

Ideal for

  • Beginners to pranayama
  • Individuals seeking stress relief
  • Those looking for cooling practices
  • Practitioners interested in breathwork

Lesson

Steps

  • Shitkari Pranayama (hissing breath)
  • Breath retention (Kumbhaka) principles
  • Mindful breathing techniques

Benefits

  • Cools the body and mind
  • Calms the nervous system
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Improves digestion

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
12 minutes
Equipment
yoga matcushion for comfortable seating
Target areas
respiratory systemnervous systemmind
Energy
calming

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