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Methods & Traditions
Lion's breath
Also known as: Simhasana breath
German: Löwenatem, Simhasana-Atmung
A yoga practice of inhaling through the nose and exhaling forcefully through a wide-open mouth with the tongue extended and an audible "ha". It is usually done for a few rounds to release tension in the face, jaw and chest. Stop if it makes you light-headed.