It is summer time and according to Ayurveda pita season. This means that the fire and water elements are at their peak, causing a feeling of extreme heat in the body. This can manifest in a variety of ways, including excess heat, inflammation, acid indigestion, skin rashes, and even emotional agitation. But don’t worry! There is an ancient yoga technique This can help you stay cool naturally – Sheetali Pranayama.

What is Sheetali Pranayama?

Also known as Sheetali Pranayama Cooling Breatha simple but powerful breathing technique It helps cool the body, mind and emotions. Sheetali Pranayama, which originates from the Sanskrit word “sheet” meaning cold, has a calming and relaxing effect on the mind and body.

How does it work?

When you practice Sheetali Pranayama, you activate a natural evaporative cooling mechanism in the body. This helps dissipate excess heat, leaving you feeling cool and refreshed. Sheetali Pranayama also promotes optimal digestion by lighting the digestive fire; A win-win for your body!

Benefits of Sheetali Pranayama

– Balances excess pitta dosha
– Cools the body and clears excess heat
– Improves digestion and reduces acidity
– Relieves inflammatory skin conditions
– Relieves inflammation in the body
– Promotes mental peace and reduces stress
– Increases the flow of prana (life force energy) in the body
– Strengthens immunity and reduces fever
– Relieves colic pain and lowers blood pressure

How to Practice Sheetali Pranayama?

1. Preparation: Find a comfortable sitting position and relax your whole body.
2. Breathing technique:
– If you can roll your tongue (Sheetali): Stick out your tongue and roll its sides upwards to form a tube. Inhale slowly through curled tongue.
– If you cannot roll your tongue (Sheetkari): Flatten your tongue and gently hold it between your teeth, allowing the breath to pass over the edges of the tongue and corners of the mouth.
3. Breathing: Breathe deeply, filling your belly, ribs and chest with cool air.
4. Storage: Hold your breath for a few minutes at the highest point of breathing, without any strain.
5. Exhalation: Exhale slowly through the nostrils.
6. Repeat: Continue for 7 to 15 rounds, gradually increasing as you become more comfortable with practice.
7. Closing: To finish your practice, take a long, relaxed breath in and out through your nostrils.

Precautions and contraindications

– Avoid practicing Sheetali Pranayama if you have low blood pressure, respiratory disorders, chronic constipation or heart disease.
– If you are in an area where environmental pollution is intense, it is best to avoid this application.