7 Cooling Yoga Exercises to Beat the Heat and Prevent Heatstroke This Summer

Summer heat can lead to exhaustion and even heatstroke. Along with staying hydrated, practicing cooling yoga techniques can help regulate body temperature and keep you refreshed. 

Here are 7 yoga exercises to help you stay cool and avoid heatstroke this summer:

Pranayama: Practicing slow and deep breathing helps calm the nervous system, reduce body heat, and improve oxygen flow. Aim for 5–10 minutes in a quiet, shaded place.

Sheetali Pranayama: Roll your tongue into a tube (or place the tip between your lips if you can't roll it), inhale through the tongue, and exhale through the nose. This naturally lowers body temperature.

Sitali Pranayama: Inhale through clenched teeth or pursed lips and exhale through the nose. This method cools the breath and soothes internal heat.

Shavasana: Lying flat on your back with arms relaxed at your sides helps the body cool down and recover from heat exposure. Stay in this pose for 5–15 minutes.

Surya Namaskar: Practiced early in the morning or during cooler hours, this energizing sequence improves circulation and keeps the body balanced without overheating.

Chandra Namaskar: A gentle sequence that soothes the nervous system and cools the body. Best practiced in the evening or during hot parts of the day.

Sitali Kriya : A variation of cooling breath practiced in Vajrasana (kneeling position). Inhale cool air slowly and exhale through the nose while focusing on calmness and internal coolness.