Sitkari is performed by drawing in the air through the mouth, keeping the tongue between the lips. The air thus drawn in should not be expelled through the mouth. By practicing in this way, one becomes next to the God of Love in beauty or God of sex (Hatha Pradipika 2:54).
The inhalation will be done through the space available in between the teeth and the tongue.
One can practice ten or more rounds during one sitting.
If one attends the cooling touch of the air over the tongue it has a calming effect and relax the mind. this practice removes lethargy and makes the practitioner more enthusiastic (Gore M. M., 2005, Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices).
Marta Lucchini 
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