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What are the Benefits of Shitali Breathing – The Cooling Breath
Shitali breathing is great for when you are hot under the collar. Furthermore, it will literally cool you off on a hot day. Along with all the benefits of diaphragmatic breathing, this technique is thought to be particularly good for the eyes, ears, and throat and has a detoxifying effect. It also curbs the appetite. Use caution if you have arthritis since it cools the body.
How to Do Shitali Breathing – The Cooling Breath
Form a small opening with your lips by rolling the sides of your tongue together to create a tube. Stick your tongue out and inhale through the round opening, making a hissing sound. Breathe in as if you are drinking cool refreshing water in through a straw. Bring the tongue back inside the mouth. Breathe the warm air out through your nose slowly and evenly.
If your tongue does not roll, simply separate your teeth and lips slightly while breathing in over a flat tongue.
Continue until you have cooled down.
