SHEETKARI PRANAYAMA

SHEETKARI PRANAYAMA

Sheetkari Pranayma we breathe through the mouth just like Python, Hen and Offspring of Deer.

The practitioner can alleviate thirst in the absence of water. Sheetali and Sheetkari Pranayama are having similar effects. The only difference between them is the technique of breathing used to practice them. In Sheetali we breathe by folding the tongue, and in Sheetakri we inhale through the teeth.

Technique:

· Sit in any comfortable yogic posture.

· Fix the tongue on the upper or lower layer of teeth and inhale slowly through the mouth generating a hissing sound. This breathing is similar to the saliva generated in the mouth when we eat anything hot and spicy.

· After inhaling close your mouth and breathe out through the nose.

Benefits of Sheetkari Pranayama:

· It gives a calming effect on the entire nervous system and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system which induces muscular relaxation and very effective in stress management.

· Helps in soothing away mental tension.

· It also helps in curing spleen and indigestion

· Helps treating disease such as high blood pressure.

· It is very effective in dental problems like pyorrhea.

Precautions:

It is recommended one should not practice pranayama in a dirty, polluted atmosphere or in excessively cold weather.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that the effects of Sheetkari Pranayama may vary from person to person. The above benefits are a guideline as it has been observed by many practitioners. The exercises mentioned herein are not meant to replace any medical advice, medication, therapy that you may be getting or may have been advised by your physician.