Yoga poses that will beat heat and boost energy this summer

Suggest by Yoga Experts

The heat and humidity in summer can make us feel lethargic, thus making it tempting to neglect regular exercise and overall fitness. 

Hot summer months are here and as the temperature rises, the risk of summer ailments too go up from heat stroke, dehydration, sunburn, swelling in ankles and feet, cramps to heat exhaustions. Energy levels too go down as the mercury increases making one tired. 

A clever way to bypass the sluggishness, beat the heat and take care of our health all in one stroke, is practicing Yoga. As a simple and effective way to relax and cool down the body, there are certain yoga asanas that can lower your body temperature regulate blood pressure and keep your energy levels up. 

The yoga expert says incorporating some simple yoga poses in your early morning routine can be beneficial as it is the best time to reap benefits of pranayama, meditation, and Yoga postures. Intense yoga poses must be avoided in the morning. 

* Padahastasana 

A straightforward asana that involves stretching up the body from the waist, exhale and bend forward until both palms resting on the ground. This pose doesnt require a lot of warning up. It helps relax your nervous system, improves metabolism, thus reducing body heat. 

* Chakrasana 

It is also known as wheel pose and is a back bending pose. After warming up your back with above two postures you can then proceed to practice Chakrasana. Lie down on your back and fold both legs, keep your feet parallel. Now reverse and place your palms under your ears, inhale and lift your pelvis up, straightening your arms and drop the head relaxing the neck. 

* Pranayama 

Pranayama techniques like Sheethali and Shithkari can be done at around 6 o'clock in the evening. Also take a walk especially in a clockwise and anti - clockwise direction covering 21 rounds on each side. This will keep away tiredness,stress, anxiety and depression that you may face. 

* Hasta Uttanasana

This is a back bending pose which can be done at a 30 - degree angel to strengthen and lend flexibility to your spine. Start by standing straight in Tadasana, lift both hands up, and as you inhale gently bend back keeping your head in between your arms.