Seasonal Care
The Cooling Lifestyle for Summer
Be near the water whenever possible and take evening walks when the sun goes down. A walk in the moonlight is especially soothing to a Pitta-aggravated mind and to the emotions.
Cooling Asana practices
A simple seated forward bend is cooling to the system and good for releasing heat from the body. For the more advanced yogi, incorporate moon salutation into your daily practice.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Peppermint: Keep peppermint essential oil with you and apply to pulse points to help cool and relax the mind and emotions. Diffuse cooling aroma oils such as peppermint or lavender to keep your environment balanced. Sleep with your windows open if you can.
Rose: The rose is renowned for its powerful cooling effect on the physiology. The rose increases soma, the cooling lunar energy, in the body. Rose water is excellent as a soothing toner.
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