7 Yoga Asanas for Summer to Keep Your Body Cool Naturally (+ Bonus Tips)
If you have these questions in mind:
• Can we do yoga in summer?
• Which yoga cools the body?
• Which pranayama is best for summer?
Then this blog is for you.
Summer brings heat, sweat, and fatigue. But yoga can help you stay cool, calm, and energized even on the hottest days. Let’s explore 7 yoga asanas and one cooling pranayama that can naturally regulate your body temperature and bring inner peace.
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✅ Can We Do Yoga in Summer?
Yes, yoga can be safely practiced in summer. However, it’s important to choose cooling asanas, avoid intense flows during peak heat, and practice in a well-ventilated or shaded area.
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🌿 7 Cooling Yoga Asanas for Summer
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1. Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose / Cobbler's Pose)
Steps:
1. Sit on the mat with legs extended.
2. Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together.
3. Hold your feet with both hands and gently press your knees towards the floor.
4. Keep your spine erect and chest open.
Duration: 1–3 minutes
Benefits:
• Opens the hips and groin
• Improves circulation
• Calms the nervous system
• Promotes cooling and relaxation
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2. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge / Crescent Lunge Pose)
Steps:
1. Start in a lunge with your right foot forward and left knee on the floor.
2. Lift your arms up overhead, palms facing each other.
3. Keep your spine straight and chest lifted.
Duration: Hold for 30 seconds each side, repeat twice.
Benefits:
• Opens the hips and chest
• Enhances flexibility
• Relieves fatigue and boosts energy gently
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3. Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
Steps:
1. Lie on your back with legs extended.
2. Slide your hands under your hips, palms down.
3. Lift your chest and arch your back while keeping your head lightly on the mat.
Duration: 30 seconds to 1 minute
Benefits:
• Stimulates the throat and heart chakras
• Promotes deep breathing
• Releases tension and cools down body heat
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4. Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
Steps:
1. Kneel on the mat with knees hip-width apart.
2. Place your hands on your lower back.
3. Slowly bend backward, reaching your hands to your heels.
4. Push your hips forward and lift your chest.
Duration: 30 seconds to 1 minute
Benefits:
• Opens the chest and lungs
• Improves oxygen flow
• Reduces heat and boosts emotional balance
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5. Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall Pose)
Steps:
1. Lie on your back with your hips near a wall.
2. Extend your legs up against the wall.
3. Relax your arms by your side.
Duration: 5–10 minutes
Benefits:
• Calms the nervous system
• Regulates blood flow
• Instantly cools and relaxes the body
• Great for summer evenings
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6. Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)
Steps:
1. Stand with feet hip-width apart.
2. Inhale and lengthen the spine, exhale and bend forward.
3. Hold your big toes with the index and middle fingers.
Duration: 1 minute
Benefits:
• Stretches the hamstrings and spine
• Stimulates digestion
• Calms the brain and reduces body heat
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🌬️ Cooling Pranayama for Summer: Sheetali
Steps for Sheetali (Cooling Breath):
1. Sit in a comfortable position.
2. Stick your tongue slightly out and roll the sides up (like a tube). If you can’t roll, just stick it out slightly.
3. Inhale deeply through your mouth across the tongue.
4. Close the mouth and exhale through the nose.
5. Focus on the cool air passing in and warmth leaving your body.
Repeat: 10–15 rounds
Duration: 5 minutes daily
Benefits:
• Lowers body temperature
• Reduces acidity and thirst
• Promotes calmness and clear thinking
• Ideal during hot weather or post-sun exposure
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🌿 Additional Natural Tips to Keep the Body Cool
Besides yoga, your daily diet and lifestyle choices play a big role in controlling body heat. Here’s what you can do:
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🥥 1. Use Cold-Pressed Oils for Cooking
Replace refined oils with natural cold-pressed alternatives like:
• Jagwonder Coconut Oil – cooling and light
• Jagwonder Sunflower Oil – rich in antioxidants
Cold-pressed oils retain nutrients and help the body stay internally cool, especially when frying or sautéing foods.
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🧈 2. Add Pure Cow Ghee to Your Diet
• Take 1 tsp of Jagwonder Pure Cow Ghee on empty stomach or with warm rice/roti.
• Ghee balances Pitta dosha and supports digestion during hot weather.
• It’s a natural coolant, improves energy, and keeps skin glowing.
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🍋 3. Include Cooling Foods
• Fresh fruits like watermelon, cucumber, and pomegranate
• Buttermilk and lemon water
• Mint chutney and coriander in meals
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🛀 4. Bathe with Cooling Herbs
Add a few drops of sandalwood or rose water to your bath. This cools your skin and calms the mind.
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💤 5. Sleep Well & Avoid Overexertion
• Rest during peak heat hours (12 pm to 4 pm)
• Avoid intense workouts during the day
• Practice yoga and pranayama during early morning or evening
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☀️ Final Words: Stay Cool, Naturally
This summer, make yoga, pranayama, and natural products your wellness toolkit. Combine these 7 asanas with Sheetali pranayama, nourish your body with Jagwonder Cold-Pressed Oils and Pure Cow Ghee, and follow the extra tips to stay healthy, cool, and calm.