Your Health and Joy: Yoga & Nutrition for Adults 50+

One season flows into another, and each one brings its own set of changes. A yogi simply looks at the changes and acts accordingly. Here are some best practices and tips to keep your body and mind fit over the summer.

You could choose a favorite tip and practice it regularly, or do all of them.

1. The Secret Is in Your Breath
The next time you have a few minutes before you rush out for the day, try Sitali Pranayama, the body-cooling breath.

Stick your tongue out and curl the sides of the tongue upward toward the center.
Breathe in through the mouth, hold the breath, and slowly exhale through the nose.
Repeat 5 to 10 times.

2. Drink Up
The more you hydrate, the better. Your body is about 70 percent water, so make sure there is plenty of liquid coming in.

Besides drinking extra fluids, you could add alternate nostril breathing to your routine. Here is how: https://yourhealthandjoy.com/4-summertime-health-tips/

Summer Yoga Tips to Stay Cool Summer yoga tips to stay cool and calm. Cooling breath, gentle poses, hydration, and foods that beat the heat. Gentle practices for adults 50+

Do you naturally elevate when on your yoga mat? 🤣