Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)

Sitkari Pranayama has both a psychical as well as physical effect. Ventilation of the mouth and nasal passages as well as airways resistance is improved. The blood stream is cooled and higher Nadis of the subtle body are brought under control. Sit in the Vajra Asana. Exhale through both nostrils. Relax the lower jaw, and slightly open the mouth, so that the tongue may be rolled into a trough-like “V”. This is called the Jihva Mudra, or Tongue Gesture.

Fold the tongue backwards and press the tip of the tongue to the hard palate, leaving narrow openings on either side of the tongue. Inhale through these side-openings with a sipping sound of “sit-sit-sit.” When the lungs are completely filled, allow the breath to be stopped with ease. Then push the air out rapidly through both nostrils in a modified Bhastrika or Bellows Breath. Repeat at least nine times.

Table of Contents

1. Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath) Method:
2. Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath) Benefits
   1. 1. Improves Blood Circulation by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)
   2. 2. Reduces Anxiety by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)
   3. 3. Boosts Energy by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)
   4. 4. Increases Appetite by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)
   5. 5. Clean Internal Organs by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)
3. Precautions For Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)

Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath) Method:

• Position as per Shetali Pranayama
• Stretching the lips, bring the two rows of the teeth in contact with each other
• Fold the tongue so that the top of the tongue
• Draw deep breath from the sides of the mouth, lips and exhale slowly through the nostril.
• Duration and benefits as per Shetali Pranayama

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Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath) Benefits

This pranayama has not only physical but also mental benefits. It cures many diseases, cools the body, prevents throat ulcers, and many more which we have explained in detail below.

So let us now try to know in detail the benefits of sheetkari pranayama.

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1. Improves Blood Circulation by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)

Regular and continuous practice of this Pranayama improves blood circulation. It improves blood flow in the body and at the same time removes diseases related to the heart.

2. Reduces Anxiety by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)

sheetkari pranayama keeps both the heart and the mind calm by reducing anxiety. This Pranayama establishes coordination both mentally and physically.

This Pranayama also gives relief from problems like anxiety. The special thing about this asana is that it gives relaxation to the whole body.

3. Boosts Energy by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)

This Pranayama increases the amount of energy in the body. A tired body squeezes the person not only mentally but also physically, due to which there are problems like fatigue, lack of interest, loss of desire, etc.

By giving relief from all the problems, this Pranayama increases the amount of energy in the body so that you can do any work well and mindfully.

4. Increases Appetite by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)

Often you must have seen that people have a habit of eating less or not eating more than them, this is because a disease called anorexia occurs in their body.

In this disease, there is no feeling in eating food or food is not eaten much. This Pranayama removes this disease and increases the need of appetite in the body. If you are a slim person, then this Pranayama will also help you in gaining weight.

5. Clean Internal Organs by Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)

This Pranayama cleanses the internal organs of the body. We can’t tell more than the face or the eyes what the problem is. As such, it can be known only by experience or symptoms. If you do this Pranayama, it cleanses the internal organs and makes the body healthy.

Precautions For Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)

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• This pranayama is not beneficial for patients related to breath.
• If you have sensitive teeth or toothache, then do not practice it.
• If you have any heart-related disease, then definitely consult a doctor once.
• This pranayama should be avoided in winter.
• If you have a problem like chronic constipation then this pranayama should be avoided.
• Patients with low BP should not do this pranayama.