As temperatures rise, yoga offers a natural way to stay cool, combining poses and breathwork to calm the mind and refresh the body.
Here are seven yoga asanas that can help you stay cool, relaxed, and energized throughout the sunny season.
Sitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath): Inhale through a rolled tongue or pursed lips, exhaling through the nose, to cool the body from within.
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation): A sequence of twelve poses that stretch and flex the spine, promoting circulation & energy flow while balancing body temperature.
Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation): This sequence of poses is cooling and calming, designed to balance the body’s energy and soothe the mind.
Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose): Opens the hips and groin, promoting blood circulation and calming the mind.
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand): Inversion that improves blood circulation, reduces stress, and cools the body.
Shavasana (Corpse Pose): A relaxation pose that allows the body to cool down while promoting deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
Matsyasana (Fish Pose): Stretches the chest and neck, stimulates the thyroid, and relieves tension while enhancing circulation.