About this Practice
The cooling breath. Inhalation through a curled tongue or gently parted teeth creates a natural cooling, humidifying effect on the breath. Sitali reduces body heat, calms the mind, and lowers blood pressure.
How to Practise
- 1
Sit comfortably. Roll the tongue into a tube (or part the lips slightly if unable).
- 2
Inhale slowly through the curled tongue/parted teeth, drawing cool air over the tongue.
- 3
Close the mouth. Hold gently for 2–4 counts.
- 4
Exhale slowly through both nostrils.
- 5
This completes one round. Practise 10–15 rounds.
- 6
Ideally practised in the morning or during summer heat.
Benefits
- ✓Cools body temperature
- ✓Lowers blood pressure
- ✓Reduces anger and excess heat (pitta)
- ✓Calms hunger and thirst
- ✓Relieves fever-related discomfort
- ✓Soothes skin conditions
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Cold, cough, or congestion. Asthma (breathe through slightly parted lips only). Low blood pressure.
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.