Question 1

1. What Is Sheetali Pranayama?

Accepted Answer

Sheetali means 'cooling down' in Sanskrit. Sheetali helps our agitated nerves to cool down or soothe our emotions.

Question 2

2. What is Anger Reduction with Sheetali Breathing

Accepted Answer

1. Practising pranayama on an empty stomach or 3 to 4 hours after a meal is recommended.n2. Don't drink much water before starting.n3. Swallow saliva if you feel dryness in the throat or mouth.

Question 3

3. How To Do Sheetali Pranayama?

Accepted Answer

1. Sit in Lotus (Padda Sana) posture with an erect spine. If you cannot sit in Padda Sana, sit on a chair or bench.n2. Place your hands on the knees.n3. Close your eyes and roll your tongue sidewise, forming a 'U' shapen4. Now inhale through the tongue.n5. Hold your breath for a few secondsn6. Exhale through your nose only.n7. Repeat the process for 3 to 21 repetitions.

Question 4

4. What we should do before getting started

Accepted Answer

1. Practising pranayama on an empty stomach or 3 to 4 hours after a meal is recommended.n2. Don't drink much water before starting.n3. Swallow saliva if you feel dryness in the throat or mouth.

Question 5

5. The Science Behind Sheetali Pranayama?

Accepted Answer

Sheetali Pranayama activates the PNS using the controlled breathing technique. When we are too stressed out, Sheetali works its magic.

Question 6

6. What are The Benefits of Sheetali Pranayama

Accepted Answer

1.It helps to cool down our bodies. You can feel it when you are inhaling through the tongue.n2.Reduces stress and calms down the nervesn3. Reduces anger and irritationn4.Reduces excess hungern5. Relaxes musclesn6. Cures our pitta dosha by helping with the following conditions:na)Aciditynb)Liver disordersnc)Digestive problemsnd)Ulcersne)Helps skin conditionnf)Reduces blood pressureng)Reduces insomnia and induces sleep.nh)It improves lung functioning and overall blood flow in the body.ni)Some research shows that Sheetali pranayama helps with brain wave emission that relieves our mental tension.

Question 7

7. What are Tips for Practising Sheetali Pranayama

Accepted Answer

1. People with cough and cold must avoid this pranayama, which may aggravate the condition.n2. People with heart disease can skip the holding of breath part.n3. People with low blood pressure should not do this.n4. It is recommended not to practice in heavily polluted areas.n5. You must stop if you are dizzy.