Summer Exercises, Safety & Slow Flow Yoga

Summer exercises can be tough to do during the summer season, especially if you are exercising by yourself. However, it is possible to enjoy your summer exercises when you exercise by yourself. It is recommended to remain calm and to practice with mental positivity. As well as exercising with motivation without having expectations. Be aware of your surroundings and stay hydrated. 

Make sure you are in a comfortable, safe, and spacious area to exercise at home or outdoors. Wear light colored clothing when exercising outside and preferably in the morning. It is not recommended to exercise outside during a heat wave or during the hottest hours. Be careful with excessive sweating, leg cramps, or abdominal cramps when exercising. Do not exercise if you feel dizziness, leg cramps, excessive sweating, or fatigue.

If you exercise in the morning, carry wet or freezing towels in a cooler. After exercising you can place freezing or wet towels on your forehead to keep your body cool. Also, you can drink icy water or an electrolyte drink before, during, and after exercising. Rest in a cool shaded area. Bring an extra pair of clothes to change into after exercising in a gym, exercise, retreat, or other exercises outside.

Do a low intensity workout outside in the morning. For example, you can practice Slow Flow Yoga. The yoga poses are done slowly and consist of the following poses: Lotus pose, Seated with Side Bending, Seated Circles, Seated Windshield Wiper Twists, Seated Forward Bend. Every pose is done slowly and focusing on your breathing. You can also use a chair for doing slow flow yoga and modifying the yoga poses.

In addition, you can practice exercising in the evening outdoors if it is comfortable due to the sizzling summer weather. However, you can practice exercising inside your home with slow flow yoga poses with slow instrumental music or with nature sounds. Slow Flow Yoga can help with improving your posture. It also makes you do stretches for more minutes before transitioning to the next pose. You can include standing yoga poses such as the Mountain pose, Triangle pose, Extended Side Angle pose, and the Standing Forward Bend.

It is necessary to exercise safely and to do slower exercises throughout the summer. You can exercise by yourself but make sure you are comfortable exercising during hot days. The hot days can make you feel tired earlier, therefore it is best to practice exercising in the morning or in the evening. Mindfulness or meditation can be practiced together with Slow Flow Yoga. Here is a safety list before exercising in the summer.

1. Begin by cleaning your Yoga mat. 
2. Do not exercise if you have nosebleeds or have a headache. 
3. Modify your yoga poses if you are in pain or if it is too uncomfortable to do them.
4. Exercising in a shaded area is recommended to avoid seeing green tints when you are outside. 
5. Wear sunscreen, bug repellent, or lotion for dry itchy skin. 
6. It is recommended to clean your Yoga mat each time you use it and deep cleaning once a week.
7. Focus on your breathing and practice staying calm as you exercise slowly. 
8. If you are feeling sleepy, exercise for a shorter length of time. 
9. If you feel boredom exercising by yourself, try to find an exercise friend or join an exercise group. 
10. Make sure your yoga mat is in good condition and not damaged. 
11. Exercise for fifteen minutes in the morning or in the evening. 
12. Remove standing water in your garden before exercising.
13. Eat something before exercising, especially if you have diabetes. 
14. Use a sweat headband before exercising. 
15. If you have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory issues, it is recommended to check the pollen weather count and to consult with your doctor. 

Exercising in the summer can be fun and might help you focus, sleep better, and improve your balance. Observe how you feel, listen to your body signals, and take breaks from exercising if needed. Nonetheless, always consult with your doctor before beginning Slow Flow Yoga or other exercises in the summer. Always check your blood pressure and your sugar levels before exercising, especially if you have hypertension. Here are websites about practicing Slow Flow Yoga. 

 

Slow Flow Yoga for Beginners: A Mindful, Gentle Practice-Better Me:

Slow Flow Yoga for Beginners: A Mindful, Gentle Practice - BetterMe

Infographic Top 10 Chair Yoga Positions for Seniors-Senior Lifestyle:

Top 10 Chair Yoga Positions for Seniors [Infographic]

Slow Flow Yoga for Beginners to Stretch Deeply and Relax:

Slow Flow Yoga for Beginners to Stretch Deeply and Relax

3 Gentle Yoga Flows for Seniors with Limited Mobility-The Yoga Nomads:

3 Gentle Yoga Flows for Seniors with Limited Mobility - The Yoga Nomads

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