Sheetkari Breathing
"Sheetkari Pranayama" - a breathing technique which involves hissing leading to a cooling effect upon the whole body.
Sequence:
- Sit upright in a comfortable posture, keeping the head, neck, and spine erect.
- Place the hands in Gyana Mudra.
- Open the lips and keep the teeth together.
- Lightly press the tip of the tongue against the lower front teeth.
- Inhale through the mouth over the tongue with a kind of hissing sound like the sound of the letter 's'.
- After filling the lungs completely, close the mouth and exhale through both nostrils without retention.
- Repeat five to ten times.
Caution:
- In order to be sure that the tongue remains moist, roll it back as far as possible against the palate.
Benefits:
- Sheetkari pranayama improves disposition, relieves hunger and thirst.
- It also cools the body down.
- It is highly recommended during a fast or to help endure very hot weather.
- It clears the complexion.
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