A summer yoga routine can use a moderate pace, cooler practice times and longer pauses. The sequence should remain steady rather than intense.
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Choose the time and space
- Practise during a cooler part of the day.
- Use a well-ventilated room.
- Keep the mat away from direct sunlight.
- Prepare a towel and water for after practice.
Gentle sequence
- Begin with natural breath awareness.
- Move the ankles, wrists and shoulders.
- Practise Tadasana and raised arms.
- Use a short supported lunge.
- Add Cat–Cow movement.
- Practise a supported forward fold.
- Finish with lower legs on a chair.
Breathing
Use ordinary breathing, gentle alternate-nostril breathing without retention, or quiet humming. Avoid forcing long rounds.
Common mistakes
- Practising in direct heat.
- Moving too quickly.
- Using strong active breathing without preparation.
- Skipping the final rest.
Practice limits
Stop when there is dizziness, confusion, breathlessness or loss of control. Resume only after settling and learn stronger seasonal sequences from a qualified yoga teacher.