When is the best time to practice yoga in summer?

　　With the high temperature in summer, yoga is a more suitable health-preserving exercise. It will not make you sweat profusely because of the heat, and it can also regulate your restless mood. So when is the best time to practice yoga in summer? Morning? noon? Or at night? How much do everyone know about these details? The editor below will introduce to you when is the best time to practice yoga in summer, take a look.

　　When is the best time to practice yoga in summer?

　　In summer, the temperature is relatively high, the human body's qi and blood are relatively smooth, and the limbs are relatively stretched. Practicing yoga at this time is not only easy, but the fully stretched body will also become more relaxed and comfortable. Especially for friends suffering from arthritis, some targeted yoga exercises in summer can help the cold air and blood stasis in the body be discharged from the body in time, which will have an unexpected effect on relieving damaged joints. So when is the best time to practice yoga in summer?

　　Early in the morning on an empty stomach is the best time to practice yoga, preferably before 8 a.m.

　　Because the energy consumed by practicing yoga on an empty stomach in the morning comes from fat, not muscles. After a night of rest and purification, the waste in the intestines and bladder has been cleared. At this moment, nature gathers the most energy, and it is also the quietest moment of the day. Our spirit is awake and undisturbed, and we can concentrate on the practice. This is when you are most likely to deeply appreciate the effects on your body, and practicing yoga early in the morning can also increase your metabolic rate throughout the day.

　　In addition, practicing at noon when the sun reaches your head, practicing at night after sunset, and practicing at 12 o'clock in the early morning will also have good results.

　　What should you pay attention to when practicing yoga in summer?

　　1. Listen to your body’s feelings and determine the practice time based on your body’s reaction. Generally, you can practice for about 30 minutes on an empty stomach in the morning. For those who are initially practicing, you can practice for a few minutes or more than ten minutes, and then gradually increase the practice time appropriately.

　　2. Practice different content at different times, such as practicing more asanas in the morning, practicing more meditation at noon and evening, etc.

　　3. The temperature is high, and the human body will sweat a lot during practice, so a lot of water will be lost in the body. Therefore, you should pay attention to replenishing water in time to prevent heatstroke. Generally speaking, if the intensity of the exercise is not high and the amount of sweating is not large, you can drink 1 to 2 glasses of water before and after the exercise. Yoga practitioners whose main purpose is to lose weight should drink a glass of water before practicing, drink a glass of water every 30 minutes during exercise, and drink another glass of water after exercise.

　　4. After practicing yoga, do not immediately drink cold drinks, blow the air conditioner, or take a cold shower because you are greedy for a temporary coolness. It is best to take a short rest and replenish water before taking a hot shower.

　　5. The loss of sweat will take away some minerals in the body, such as potassium and sodium. Therefore, you should pay attention to supplementing your diet with some mineral-rich fruits and vegetables. For example, eat more fruits such as bananas and oranges. Vegetables such as mushrooms, cauliflower, peanuts, etc. should be eaten regularly.

　　6. If you feel dizziness, chest tightness, nausea and other symptoms, you should stop practicing immediately and rest in a place with fresh air, good ventilation or normal room temperature.

　　7. The basic requirement for yoga practice is to practice on an empty stomach, but you can eat liquid food 1 hour before practice to avoid hypoglycemia due to excessive hunger.

　　8. Students with high blood pressure, heart disease, vertigo, etc. should not practice yoga. It is best not for pregnant women to practice yoga. If they really need to do it, they must do it under the guidance of a coach.

　　9. After exercise, you need to wait 30 minutes before bathing and eating. At the same time, do not sigh at the air conditioner or blow directly at the air outlet of the air conditioner just for the sake of being quick after exercise.

　　10. Please do not put on makeup before practicing, because sweating will clog the pores.

　　What yoga poses are suitable for practicing in summer?

　　1. Eagle pose

　　This action requires the same hands and feet. If you wrap your right hand behind your left hand, then your right leg should also wrap around both sides of your left leg. Of course, this action is not difficult and the requirements are not high. This action requires you to twist yourself into a twist and stand for one minute.

　　2. Meniscus pose

　　This move is easy to imitate, you just need to straighten your arms and then slowly bend them to the side of your body. When doing movements, you can do it in front of the glass, so that you can see your movements clearly, and if you find any mistakes in movements, you can correct them in time. When doing the movements, pay attention to keeping your chest high and your abdomen close to your hands, so as to maintain smooth breathing.

　　3. Snake pose

　　Lie prone on the ground with your head raised as high as possible, like a cobra. Don't think that this is a relaxing exercise. In fact, it is quite difficult to do it.

　　4. Camel pose

　　Kneel down on your knees and "bend" your body. See how far you can do it according to your own situation. Don't force it. But control yourself, Eye Try to look back as far as possible, support your hands on your heels, and keep your knees at right angles.