Sheetali (Cooling Breath) may help cool the body and regulate stress-induced heat.

Here's how to do it:

1. Sit upright in a comfortable posture.
2. Roll the sides of your tongue upward to form a tube.
3. Inhale deeply and slowly through the tongue “tube,” feeling the air cool as it passes.
4. Close your mouth, optionally hold briefly, and exhale gently through the nose.
5. Begin with 5–10 rounds (2–3 minutes), gradually extending up to 10–15 minutes.

Benefits:

• Cools body temperature – especially helpful in hot weather or after intense activity
• Calms the nervous system – stimulates the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) response, reducing stress and anxiety
• Lowers blood pressure & heart rate
• Improves digestion – alleviates acidity and enhances metabolic balance
• Boosts mental clarity & mood – reduces irritability
• Skin & inflammation support – may soothe rashes and internal inflammation