In the hot summer weather, many people are often afraid of exercising.
Why can Yoga help cool the body?
Some Yoga movements help dispel the heat and cool the body effectively.
Heat emitted from metabolic activities is what causes body temperature.
Yoga exercises cool the body
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Tadasana is one of the basic Yoga exercises that anyone can do.
Tadasana helps the body and mind harmonize together, relieve stress and fatigue.
Doing:
Stand straight, legs shoulder-width apart.
Take a deep breath, expand your chest, and at the same time, raise your arms above your head and parallel to each other.
Push your shoulder blades back naturally and feel the tension of the muscle groups.
Hold the position for about 15-30 seconds.
Repeat 3-5 times.
Butterfly pose (Baddha Konasana)
As part of the Asana movement series, butterfly pose is a useful Yoga exercise for your body and mind.
The Baddha Konasana pose simulates the flapping of a butterfly’s wings.
Doing:
Start in a sitting position on the floor or yoga mat.
The legs are crossed, the soles of the feet are close to each other.
Two hands hug the toes.
Slowly move your knees up and down in a rhythm that simulates the flapping of a butterfly’s wings.
Try to open your pelvis, bringing your knees as close to the floor as possible.
Note, keep your back straight, relax your shoulders so your body is comfortable.
Crescent pose (Anjaneyasana)
This Yoga exercise is also called Half Moon because the body shape during exercise looks like a crescent moon.
Anjaneyasana movements improve the digestive system and train mental concentration.
Doing:
Stand straight, feet facing forward, arms hanging along the body.
Take a deep breath and slowly raise your arms up towards the ceiling, at the same time, step your right foot up.
Bend your body back so that your right leg forms a 90-degree angle with the floor.
Exhale and bend forward back to the starting position.
Switch sides and repeat the same with the other side.
Lion Pose (Singhasana)
Singhasana is also a movement in the Asana set that represents the power of the king of the jungle – the lion.
Singhasana has a strong impact on the chest and facial muscles, helping you relax after each practice.
Doing:
Sit on the floor or exercise mat, legs straight.
Slowly lift your butt up, at the same time bend your right leg and place your right knee under your left buttock.
Continue to bend your left knee and place it under your right buttock, with your left ankle under your right ankle.
The entire body weight will now be placed on the thighs and knees.
The arms are pulled straight, the right palm is placed on the right knee, the left palm is placed on the left knee.
The mouth is open wide, the tongue is placed near the chin.
Hold this position for 30 seconds, then retract your tongue and close your mouth.
Separate your hands from your knees and straighten your legs back to the starting position.
Repeat the movement about 8-10 times.
Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
Ustrasana is a Yoga exercise that helps stretch the back and spine, while improving the respiratory system.
Ustrasana helps improve overall health.
Doing:
Start by sitting on the floor, knees bent, feet under the buttocks, hands on thighs.
Take a deep breath, slowly arch your back backwards, stretching your abdominal muscles as much as possible.
The fingers try to hold both ankles, the center of gravity remains straight.
Hold the position for about 30-60 seconds and then relax your whole body back to the starting position.
Continue performing the movement 10-15 more times.
Cobra pose (Bhujangasana)
Bhujangasana pose helps the cardiovascular system and lungs expand, maintaining stable breathing, thereby making the body feel more comfortable.
Bhujangasana helps balance hormones in the body and relieve negative energy.
Doing:
Lie face down on the floor.
Slowly raise your arms to shoulder height, placing your palms on the floor.
Use your strength to lift your whole body up with your hands, at the same time breathe deeply, tilt your head up high.
Try to stretch your body back like a cobra pose, paying attention to tightening your abdominal muscles to increase effectiveness.
Hold the position for about 15-30 seconds and relax your body to return to the starting position.
Repeat this movement about 5-10 times.
Relaxation pose (Savasana)
Ending your workout with Savasana is the best way to relax your body.
End the workout with Savasana relaxation.
Doing:
Lie flat on the mat or floor, legs shoulder-width apart, arms straight.
Close your eyes, relax your mind.
Perform a series of 5 deep breaths to relieve stress.
Return to the original state, lie down and relax, removing all thoughts and worries from your mind.