Hissing breath – Sheetkari
Section: Breathing techniques
Sheetkari
- Sit in a comfortable seated position with the spine, neck and head in alignment.
- Extend the tongue outside the mouth, as far as comfortable.
- Hold the teeth lightly together.
- Separate the lips to expose the teeth.
- Inhale slowly and deeply through the teeth.
- At the end of the inhalation, close the mouth and exhale out the nose.
- Practice up to 15 rounds of breath.
- The cool sensation experienced of the inhaled breath.
- The hissing sound.
- Low blood pressure.
- Respiratory disorders, such as asthma and bronchitis.
- Sensitive or missing teeth and dentures.
- Cools the body and helps to regulate the temperature.
- Induces muscular relaxation.
- Calms the mind.
- Helps to generate a feeling of satisfaction.
- Once established, the breath can be retained in for a few seconds. The duration may be increased as the technique is mastered.
- About one-third of the population is genetically unable to roll the sides of the tongue into a tube. However the practice of the Hissing breath (Sheetkari) gives similar benefits.
