International Yoga Day 2024: Top 8 Yoga Poses To Beat The Summer Heat

To beat the summer heat it’s crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle and control your dietary patterns. Regular exercise is essential. Let’s explore some yoga asanas that can help you stay cool and refreshed in the summer season. 

The Tree Pose is performed by standing with your feet together and shifting your weight onto your left foot. Then, place your right foot on your inner left thigh. Raise your hands above your head and perform the Namaskar gesture. Hold this position for some time, then switch legs. This yoga pose can help you beat the heat by calming your mind and reducing stress.

To do the fish pose, lie on your back and slide your hands under your hips. Lift your chest and tilt back your head.  Hold for a few breaths, lower your chest and head. This yoga is perfect for summer as it helps to cool down the body by promoting deep breathing. 

The corpse pose is a relaxing way to cool down in summer. Lie flat on your back, arms by your side, and close your eyes. Breathe deeply and relax for a few minutes. This is the perfect way to refresh your body and mind. 

The lotus pose is performed by sitting with crossed legs and placing each foot on the opposite thigh. This yoga pose promotes relaxation and flexibility, as well as balancing the body's energy levels to help keep the body cool in hot weather.

Easy pose is done by sitting simply. Sit straight on the floor with crossed legs and keep your hands on your thighs. This is a great way to meditate and can be done by beginners as well. This asana helps to relax tension in the lower body. 

Cat pose is done by arching your back like a cat stretching while you breathe in and round your back like a scared cat while breathing out. Repeat this for few times to stretch the spine and relieve stress. 

Butterfly pose is done by sitting on the floor and place your feet together. Hold your feet with your hands. This yoga is perfect to cure the summer blues and relax your mind. This can also help to enhance blood circulation in the body and boosts immunity. 

Camel pose is done by kneeling on the floor and placing your hands on your lower back. Try to hold your heels with your hands. This yoga helps to stretch your body and activate muscle function. Improves posture, relieves fatigue, and provides relaxation.