Top Yoga tips for hydration and preventing dehydration in summer season

To incorporate Yoga poses and practices that help in hydration and prevent dehydration in the summer season, it is vital for focus on poses that promote circulation and stimulate the lymphatic system

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Top Yoga tips to prevent dehydration during summer season
Sonika Nitin Nimje New Delhi
3 min read Last Updated : May 02 2024 | 4:39 PM IST
Each season has its own set of unique difficulties and, in summer, beating the heat and keeping up optimum energy levels can be challenging. Additionally, the season is marked by a number of heat-related illnesses that can affect our health. 
You can likewise get dehydrated rapidly in the hot months. In spite of having sufficient water, our dry throats and dry skin say a lot about us as the mercury moves up. To integrate Yoga postures and practices that help in hydration and prevent dehydration throughout the summer season, it is vital to focus on poses that promote circulation, stimulate the lymphatic system and support relaxation.

Top Yoga tips to prevent dehydration during summer season

Begin with Hydrating Postures: Start with a pose that quickens hydration and circulation, like Trikonasana (Triangle Pose): This pose helps the sides of the body relax and stretch, enhancing circulation and promoting detoxification. Padahasthasana (Forward fold): Forward folds stimulate digestion and assist with managing liquid balance in the body. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose): Backbends like Cobra pose stimulate the kidneys and adrenal glands, helping in hydration. Savasana (Corpse pose): Rehearsing Savasana in a cool, shaded region can assist with bringing down body temperature and prompt relaxation.
Remain Cool with Cooling Poses: Practice cooling poses to beat the summer season and prevent overheating-Sitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath): This breathing method includes inhaling through a rolled tongue or pursed lips, which cools the body from inside. 
Incorporate Pranayama (Breathing pose): Consolidate pranayama techniques that help hydration, for example, Nadi Shodhana (Substitute Nostril Breathing): Balances the body's energy channels and advances body’s health, including hydration. Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breath): Includes breathing in through a moved tongue or pursed lips, which can calm the body and relaxes the brain.
Diet and Rest: After your workout, drink plenty of water and eat hydrating foods like fruits and vegetables to stay hydrated. Stand by listening to Your Body: Focus on indications of dehydration during your practice, like dizziness or fatigue, and go to proper lengths to rehydrate. Rest and Replenish: Permit time for rest and recovery after your practice to offer your body the chance to replenish fluids and recover from the summer.
Concentration around Fluidity: Stress smooth motions and changes between poses to keep the body coordinated and prevent stagnation. Stay hydrated all day: Enjoy regular breaks to hydrate all through your practice to renew liquids lost through sweat. Careful Hydration: Practise mindfulness while drinking water, focusing on the vibes of hydration and appreciation for the water's nourishment.

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First Published: May 02 2024 | 4:39 PM IST

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