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Cooling Breath: Sitali Pranayama | Breathwork

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Benefits

Supports breath awareness, nervous system balance, and steady mental focus. Particularly helpful for cooling agitation.

Props

Cushion, blanket, or chair optional.

Hold Time

1 to 3 minutes

Cautions

Stop if you feel dizzy, strained, or short of breath. Practice gently and return to natural breathing if discomfort arises.

Entering Cooling Breath

Sit comfortably with the spine upright. Curl the tongue if available, or purse the lips into a small O shape. Inhale through the mouth and exhale slowly through the nose. Stay with an easy rhythm and stop before the breath feels forced.

Exiting Cooling Breath

Complete the final exhale through the nose. Close the lips and let the breath settle back into a natural rhythm. Pause for a moment and notice how the breath feels before moving on.