"Sitali Pranayama is a cooling breath that involves inhaling the breath through the curl of the tongue. We breathe as if “drinking” in moisture-rich air, which cools us down – physically and emotionally. This practice is said to cool the body and in the wisdom of Ayurveda, soothe a pitta imbalance. This practice also reduces fatigue, bad breath, and fevers."

The holidays have a funny way of bringing out the best in us and the parts of us we thought we’d already healed. One minute we’re sipping tea by the fire feeling deeply grateful, and the next we’re overwhelmed by family dynamics, travel chaos, or the sheer amount of “togetherness” December holds.