Cool Down with Sitali Pranayama

Summer temperatures can be hot, hot, hot in the South! You can quickly cool down with Sitali pranayama, a yogic breathing technique.

Be forewarned, Sitali looks funny at first but it leaves you feeling cool and collected.

Use the pranayama practice of Sitali or Sitkari (if you don’t have the genes that allow you to roll your tongue) to cool not only your body, but also any agitation in your mind on a hot afternoon. In less than 2 minutes you will activate your relaxation response and literally feel cooler.

Try it. Can you feel the cooling effect? Leave me a comment below and let me know what you think.

P.S. As with all things related to your health, discuss breathing techniques with your physician before embarking on an extended practice and seek the guidance of an experienced pranayama instructor.