How do I practice Sitali Breath?
To do Sitali breath, you slowly sip air through a rolled tongue (or pursed lips for those who can’t roll their tongues thanks to genetics).
Exhale through the nose.
When should we do Sitali breath?
Sitali Pranayama, often called “the cooling breath,” is a breath practice that cools the body and has a calming effect on the nervous system. In Ayurveda, Sitali breath is encouraged during the summer months and hottest parts of the day to pacify the heat that builds in your body.
What are the benefits of Sitali pranayama
- Cooling for the body and mind
- Calming
- Can help to focus
- Can help reduce agitation or anger
- Digestion
- Useful during hot flushes
- Great during hot weather
When I first learned this breathing exercise, I really couldn’t see how it would ever work:) I decided that I would suspend my disbelief because this is Doris teaching us!! I’m so glad I did!! I’ve used it on hot weather days last year and also to reduce frustration that can wiggle in no matter how hard I try to keep it out:) This breath really does more than a simple physical air exchange–it also exchanges agitation for peace–a good trade! I still do not know how it works. I really don’t care:) I am just so thankful it does! Doris knows so much and is such a gentle mentor–give her a chance to help you keep your cool:) She can. She does. She’s Doris, The Amazing One:)