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Shitali Pranayama
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March 11th, 2008 · No Comments
Shitali literally means cooling. This pranayama cools the system of our body. The important thing to note is it can be practiced at any time, at any place and whenever necessary.
Procedure:
1. Sit in any comfortable asana on the floor. Open your mouth slightly so that the tip of your tongue should be closer to both lines of the teeth.
2. Inhale fresh air slowly through and between the lines of the teeth with a medium speed. Inhale in such a way that the incoming air touches the tongue all the way from the tip to the very base.
3. Now exhale through both nostrils at a medium speed.
4. Continue this process for up to 5 rounds.
Benefits:
* It helps cool the whole body and the nervous system.
* It will have a pacifying and relieving effect in headache, fever etc.
* It activates the lever and spleen, improve digestion and relieve thirst.
Precaution:
Never practice more than ten rounds at a time. If you catch cold or get a sore throat while doing this pranayama then it is better to stop further practice.
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