PranayamaAdvanced
Shitakari
Hissing Teeth Cooling Breath
A cooling pranayama drawing air through gently parted teeth to settle the body and mind.
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How to Perform
- 1
Sit comfortably with spine tall and shoulders soft.
- 2
Bring the teeth together, part the lips, and place the tongue just behind the upper incisors.
- 3
Inhale slowly through the gaps in the teeth, creating a gentle hissing sound.
- 4
Close the lips, relax the jaw, and exhale through the nose.
- 5
Continue for several rounds, pausing the practice if the breath becomes strained.
Benefits
- Regulates temperature after heating practices.
- Calms the nervous system with elongated exhalation.
- Moistens the mouth and throat during breath work.
Alignment Cues
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Common Mistakes
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Contraindications
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