Yoga reduces your body temperature in a natural manner. The metabolic activities of your body radiate thermal energy which can cause body heat. Sometimes, due to excessive heat outside and less intake of water, your body heats up to inconvenient levels, which needs tackling.
There are certain yoga poses which have the capability to lower the temperature of your body and cool it down. Here are a couple of yogasana which you can include in your workout this summer to lower your body heat:
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Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
Tadasana, also known as the Mountain Pose, is a standing pose and the basis of all the other poses. It can be practiced during any part of the day and not necessarily on an empty stomach, especially when you are doing only this asana. Tadasana is basic level yoga, and you have to stay in the pose for at least 10-12 seconds. You can manage the duration of this pose as per your convenience. This pose energizes and refreshes you, improves blood circulation, and steadies breathing.
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Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose)Baddha Konasana, also known as the Butterfly Poseis a relatively simple pose and has a plethora of various benefits for different parts of your body and brain. Do this asana either in the morning or evening for 10-12 minutes. Make sure there is a gap of four to six hours from your last meal before you do the asana.Baddha Konasana stimulates your heart and makes it pump more blood. It also relieves anxiety and fatigue. It is a good stress reliever and removes fatigue from long hours of physical activity.
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Anjaneyasana (Crescent Pose)Anjaneyasana, also called the Crescent Pose. It is also known as the Half Moon Pose due to its shape. It is ideal to practice this asana in the morning on an empty stomach for best results. Hold the pose for 10-15 seconds on each leg.It opens up your lungs, chest, and shoulders, balances your body, and increases concentration and awareness. It not only invigorates your digestive system but also energizes your entire system.
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Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
Ustrasana, also called the Camel Pose, is an average level backward bend and it opens up the heart chakra. Hold the pose for at least 30-60 seconds in this asana. It is recommended to do this pose on an empty stomach either in the morning or evening. Ustrasana improves respiration and heals the chakras in your body. It improves digestion and cures constipation. It is good for the overall health and wellness of the body. It also improves blood circulation to the brain, detoxifies your body, and improves its flexibility.
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Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)Bhujangasana, also called the Cobra Pose, is part of the Surya Namaskar exercise.It is a hard-core backward bend that needs to be done strictly on an empty stomach. An empty stomach enables you to expand more in the pose. One should ideally stay in this pose for 15-30 seconds.Bhujangasana opens up your chest and helps in clearing the heart and lung passages. It improves blood circulation, reduces fatigue, elevates your mood, and eases the symptoms of asthma.