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== Effects == | == Effects == | ||
| + | Same as for [[Sheekari]] pattern: | ||
* lowering body temperature | * lowering body temperature | ||
* relieving stress tension | * relieving stress tension | ||
* curing illnesses, related to tongue, mouth and throat | * curing illnesses, related to tongue, mouth and throat | ||
* correcting disorders of spleen | * correcting disorders of spleen | ||
| − | * lessening the appetite | + | * lessening the appetite and thirst<br /> |
| + | Plus: | ||
* fighting insomnia | * fighting insomnia | ||
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# Keep breathing like this till the end of your training session, following the [[breath methods|breath method indicator]]. | # Keep breathing like this till the end of your training session, following the [[breath methods|breath method indicator]]. | ||
# After you're done, you might take some time for meditating and contemplating yourself. | # After you're done, you might take some time for meditating and contemplating yourself. | ||
| + | * '''''NB!''''' If you can't fold your tongue in a tube, use [[Sheetkari]] pattern instead. Their effects are similar. | ||
== Other questions == | == Other questions == | ||
How long should I train? How can I combine this pattern with another? Should I always inhale through my nose?<br /> | How long should I train? How can I combine this pattern with another? Should I always inhale through my nose?<br /> | ||
If you have such or other questions, please look through the [[FAQ|FAQ page]]. | If you have such or other questions, please look through the [[FAQ|FAQ page]]. | ||
Revision as of 08:11, 5 December 2016
Sheetali is the extra preset training type in Prana Breath app, available in Guru version.
Effects
Same as for Sheekari pattern:
- lowering body temperature
- relieving stress tension
- curing illnesses, related to tongue, mouth and throat
- correcting disorders of spleen
- lessening the appetite and thirst
Plus:
- fighting insomnia
Origin, history
This training type, as well as "Harmony" and "Power", is derived from Pranayama, and is an ancient Vedic technique of breathing gymnastics - Pranayama, and is translated from Sanskrit as "Cooling".
In Prana Breath this training type is adapted even for people that don't practice Yoga and/or don't have much time for practice but still need its effect.
Setting the training
- Download this pattern if you don't have it yet.
- Choose this pattern in Training tab or Control tab.
- Set the optimal training complexity so the training brings you joy, yet doesn't seem too easy. Use the options in Control tab and/or Dynamic tab to adjust all parameters.
Training process
- Choose the comfortable position.
- Empty your lungs, breathing out with effort ("Prepare").
- Bring your tongue all the way out and fold both sides of tongue tube- or straw-like.
- Make a full inhaling ("Inhale") though this tongue-tube.
- Hold your breath. You might fond it comfortable to close your nostrils with your fingers.
- Exhale through your nose.
- Keep breathing like this till the end of your training session, following the breath method indicator.
- After you're done, you might take some time for meditating and contemplating yourself.
- NB! If you can't fold your tongue in a tube, use Sheetkari pattern instead. Their effects are similar.
Other questions
How long should I train? How can I combine this pattern with another? Should I always inhale through my nose?
If you have such or other questions, please look through the FAQ page.