07/06/2026
πΏ 3 POWERFUL PRANAYAMAS TO COOL YOUR BODY NATURALLY THIS SUMMER πΏ
Feeling exhausted, overheated, restless, or irritated in this extreme summer heat? βοΈπ₯΅
Ancient yogic wisdom from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes three special pranayamas that naturally cool the body from within β you may not even feel the need for air conditioning.
π§ These cooling pranayamas help:
β¨ Reduce excess body heat
β¨ Calm the mind
β¨ Reduce stress naturally
β¨ Balance Pitta Dosha
β¨ Improve breathing and relaxation
π¬οΈ 1. SHEETALI PRANAYAMA
Roll the tongue like a tube and inhale slowly through the tongue.
Then:
βοΈ Pull the tongue inside
βοΈ Hold the breath comfortably
βοΈ Exhale slowly through the nose
Benefits:
π§ Reduces body heat
π§ Controls thirst
π§ Helps calm excess hunger
π§ Creates natural cooling energy
π¬οΈ 2. SHEETKARI PRANAYAMA
Perfect for those whose tongue cannot roll.
How?
βοΈ Gently close the teeth
βοΈ Keep lips slightly open
βοΈ Inhale through the gaps in the teeth with a soft hissing sound
βοΈ Exhale slowly through the nose
This pranayama cools the body and relaxes the nervous system beautifully.
π 3. CHANDRA BHEDI PRANAYAMA
The left nostril is connected with the cooling lunar energy (Chandra).
Practice:
βοΈ Close the right nostril
βοΈ Inhale through the left nostril
βοΈ Exhale through the right nostril
Repeat slowly and calmly.
Benefits:
π Activates Ida Nadi
π Reduces body temperature
π Calms stress and anxiety
π Activates the parasympathetic nervous system
π¬ Modern science also supports these practices. Research published in the International Journal of Yoga found that Sheetali Pranayama may help reduce body temperature and support relaxation.
β οΈ Important:
Avoid Sheetali and Chandra Bhedi if you have:
β’ Low blood pressure
β’ Asthma
β’ Excess Kapha imbalance
β’ Depression
Pregnant women should practice only under guidance.
πΏ DAILY SUMMER PRACTICE:
Practice any one or a combination of these pranayamas for 5β10 minutes every morning.
β¨ BONUS COOLING TECHNIQUE β¨
Make a fist with your LEFT hand and place it gently under your RIGHT armpit for 30β40 seconds.
This may activate the LEFT nostril flow naturally. After that, these pranayamas may feel even more powerful and cooling.
Breathe deeply. Stay cool naturally. Stay balanced. ππ