How to Cool the Body with Yoga

Sitali, a pranayama also known as the Tongue Hissing, is a practice that helps you cool down the body either before or after practicing yoga--or anytime you feel the heat rising in your body.

Things You'll Need

  • Yoga mat or chair
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Instructions

  1. Sitali

    • 1

      Sit tall either on a chair or cross-legged on a yoga mat. Visualize your sit bones rooted in the mat. Sit tall, extending your spine up. Place your hands, palms facing upward, on your knees. Bring attention to your breath.

    • 2

      Curl your tongue and inhale through the curled tongue. You'll hear a hissing sound. Breathe in deeply.

    • 3

      Bring your tongue in and swallow.

    • 4

      Exhale out through the nose. Exhale out all the air and then curl your tongue again.

    • 5

      Inhale through the curled tongue and continue the sequence five times or until you feel the body cool.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can practice sitali with your eyes open or closed.

  • You can practice sitali either before or after yoga or when stressed and need to literally cool down.

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