Sitali Pranayama: Cooling Breath for Stress Relief

Sitali Pranayama is a yogic cooling breath:

1. Sit comfortably, eyes closed, relax.
2. Extend tongue, curl sides upward to form a tube.
3. Inhale slowly through the tongue tube (hear a "Sitali" sound).
4. Exhale slowly through the nose.
5. Repeat for several breaths.
6. Sit quietly, observe effects.

Benefits: reduces stress, anxiety, heat sensations (e.g., hot flashes). Safe for beginners; modify if tongue discomfort occurs (inhale through mouth without curling).