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Cooling Breath

Materials Needed:

To Support Feeling:

Exhausted

How to Do It

Sit comfortably and curl your tongue into a tube (or simply purse your lips if you can’t curl your tongue). Inhale deeply through your curled tongue or pursed lips, feeling the cool air enter your body. Close your mouth and exhale slowly through your nose. Repeat this for a few minutes.

Why It Works

Cooling Breath is a calming pranayama technique that helps to cool the body and mind, providing relief from physical and mental exhaustion. It’s particularly soothing when you feel overwhelmed and need to cool down emotionally.

Guided Practice

Take a comfortable position and close your eyes if that feels good. Take a few deep breaths, allowing your shoulders to relax away from your ears. Imagine each breath softening your body.

Gently curl your tongue into a tube shape, or place the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth if this feels more natural. Inhale deeply through your mouth, feeling the cool air pass over your tongue, bringing a refreshing sensation into your body. Notice the coolness of the air as it enters, perhaps a sense of clarity or a feeling of rejuvenation. Continue breathing in this way, focusing on the sensation of coolness traveling down your throat and into your chest. Feel how each inhale brings a sense of calm and freshness, while each exhale releases any warmth or tension. Notice any emotions that arise with this cooling breath — perhaps a sense of relief, a feeling of renewal, or even a bit of discomfort. Allow these emotions to be present, knowing they are part of the practice. Stay with these sensations, exploring how the cooling breath affects your inner state. Visualize each breath as a cool breeze flowing through your body, clearing away any heat or tension. See if any images, symbols, or memories arise. Allow these images to deepen your connection to the breath, letting them enhance your sense of calm and clarity. Notice how this visualization affects you — perhaps bringing a sense of lightness, a feeling of freshness, or even a moment of stillness. When you feel ready, return to your normal breathing pattern and take a few deep breaths, noticing the cooling effect remaining in your body. Notice how your body feels now — perhaps more refreshed, more calm, or simply more in tune with your breath. Gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of coolness and clarity with you into your day, feeling more centered and clear-headed.

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