Sitakari (Teeth Hissing)

The practice of Sitakari has a cooling effect on the body and hence it is beneficial to practice it in summer. Sitakari Pranayama immediately quenches thirst.

Procedure for Sitakari (Teeth Hissing):

• Sit in the position of Padmasana or Siddhasana.
• Let the tip of the tongue touch the plate.
• The middle part of the tongue should touch the lips.
• Draw the air in through the mouth with a sibilant sound (si…si…si…).
• Hold the breath for as much time as possible.
• Then exhale through the nostrils.

Advantages of Sitakari (Teeth Hissing):

• Sitakari Pranayama relieved one of hunger, thirst, sluggishness and drowsiness.
• It eliminates harshness of the gland known as Rudra granthi.
• This Pranayama prevents bile from increasing.
• The constant practice of this Pranayama increases the physical strength and elevates the mental power of the aspirant

Therapeutics:

• Indolence
• Thirst
• Migraine