5 yoga poses to keep mind and body cool in the summer months

5 yoga poses to keep mind and body cool in the summer months

Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breath): Sit in a comfortable position and roll your tongue into a tube. Inhale deeply through the tube-like tongue, feeling the coolness of the breath. Close your mouth and exhale slowly through your nose. This breath helps reduce body heat and promotes relaxation.

Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar): Similar to Sun Salutation but performed at a slower pace with fluid movements. This sequence includes poses like Forward Fold, Low Lunge, and Extended Puppy Pose, which help release tension and cool the body.

Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): Sit on the floor with legs extended in front. Inhale and lengthen the spine, then exhale to fold forward from the hips, reaching towards your feet. This pose stimulates the kidneys and promotes detoxification, helping to regulate body temperature.

Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana): Lie on your back and lift your legs up, supporting your lower back with your hands. This inversion improves blood circulation to the brain and thyroid gland, promoting a sense of calm and reducing heat in the body.

Corpse Pose (Savasana): Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and arms by your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and focus on deep, slow breathing. This final relaxation pose allows the body to cool down and integrates the benefits of the practice, promoting a sense of tranquility and mental clarity.