Cooling Breath Yoga (Sitali Pranayama) | 30-Second Stress Relief

Learn Sitali Breath (Cooling Breath), a traditional yoga breathing technique that may help promote relaxation and create a refreshing sensation during warm weather, after exercise, or whenever you need a mindful pause.

In this short practice, you'll learn how to:
✓ Practice Sitali Pranayama
✓ Cool and calm the body and mind
✓ Use mindful breathing to reduce stress and tension
✓ Incorporate a simple yoga breathing exercise into your day

How to Practice

  1. Sit comfortably with a tall spine.

  2. Roll your tongue into a tube (or breathe through gently parted teeth if you can't roll your tongue).

  3. Inhale slowly through the tongue or teeth.

  4. Close your mouth and exhale through your nose.

  5. Repeat for 5–10 breaths.

Practice gently and stop if you feel lightheaded or uncomfortable.

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