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Learn the Cooling Breath Technique - Sitali Pranayama | Yoga

SIKANA English · 1:47

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Breath control for physiological effects
  • Mindful cooling of the body
  • Regulation of internal temperature

Ideal for

  • Beginners in pranayama
  • Individuals seeking to cool down
  • Those experiencing stress or agitation
  • Practitioners during hot weather

Lesson

Instructions

Cool yourself off with the Cooling Breath Technique, Sitali Pranayama.

This tutorial video series will guide you through the basics of Yoga. Don't miss the video on the Ocean Breath Technique.

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Sitali Pranayama cools the body and soothes the eyes and ears. However, the techniques described in this series are not meant to be prescriptive.

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Steps

  • Sitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)
  • Tongue curl technique for Sitali
  • Specific inhale and exhale patterns

Benefits

  • Cools the body
  • Soothes the eyes and ears
  • Calms the nervous system
  • Reduces internal heat
  • Alleviates stress and anxiety

Practice summary

Level
beginner
Duration
5 minutes
Equipment
none
Target areas
Respiratory systemNervous systemMind and mental state
Energy
calming

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