Sitkari Pranayama has a calming and cooling effect upon the body and mind. These are especially useful in summer when several people experience restlessness due to heat. Practicing these Pranayama not only cools the body's core temperature but also the mind thus making one feel serene, peaceful and calm in a moment. It has great energizing, soothing, relaxing and cooling effects on all the nerve channels and on the whole body. This pranayama also helps in stemming acidity of the stomach and blood pressure.First be seated comfortably in any of the meditative postures like Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana.