Sheetkari
Hissing Breath · శీత్కారి
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Beginner Pranayama · ప్రాణాయామం
⏱ Hold / repeat: 8–10 breaths · 👧 suitable for children (with an adult) · 👵 senior-friendly
How to do it
- Sit comfortably, teeth lightly together, lips parted.
- Breathe in through the teeth with a soft hiss.
- Close the mouth and breathe out through the nose.
- Repeat slowly.
🌬️ Breathing: In through the teeth, out through the nose.
✅ Benefits
- Cooling
❌ Common mistakes
- Breathing too fast
⚠️ Avoid it, or take care, if
- Sensitive teeth, low blood pressure, cold or asthma
🪑 Easier versions
- Fewer rounds
Stop at once with chest pain, faintness, severe breathlessness or sharp pain. Emergency: 108 / 112. Educational content, not medical advice.
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