- By Bornika Das
- Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
As the scorching summer heat takes a toll on both the body and mind, finding effective ways to stay cool and centred becomes essential. While hydration and shade offer physical relief, the power of deep relaxation can soothe internal stress and regulate the nervous system, and that’s where Yoga Nidra comes in. Known as yogic sleep, this guided meditation technique offers profound restorative benefits, helping the body cool down naturally while calming mental turbulence brought on by rising temperatures and daily pressures.
Yoga Nidra is a holistic remedy not just for stress and insomnia, but also as a cooling practice for the summer months. Unlike vigorous yoga styles, Yoga Nidra is practised in a comfortable lying-down position, allowing the body to completely relax while the mind hovers between wakefulness and sleep. In conversation with The Daily Jagran, Dr Yogrishi Vishvketu, Global Yoga Educator, Author & Founder of Akhanda Yoga Institute, shares expert-backed Yoga Nidra tips to help you stay cool, composed, and deeply relaxed all summer long.
Yoga Nidra Techniques To Cool Body In Summer
“With regular practice, Yoga Nidra can actually help reprogram the body’s internal thermostat—enhancing your natural resilience, adaptability, and immunity to changing environments,” states Dr Yogrishi Vishvketu. In other words, this isn’t just about relaxation, it’s a powerful way to recalibrate your entire inner climate in response to external stressors like heat, tension or fatigue.
Cool Down Before You Lie Down
Splash your hands, feet, and face with cool water or take a few rounds of Sheetali Pranayama. This simple preparation brings down body heat and signals your system it’s safe to slow down.
Use Supportive Props
Place a bolster under your knees, a soft roll under your neck, and cover your eyes with a scarf or pillow. These props invite the body into deeper surrender, helping energy move more freely.
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Practice In A Dim, Quiet Space
Choose a shaded room, dim the lights, and reduce noise. If practising during the day, draw curtains or cover your eyes to help your brain naturally move toward stillness.
Sync With Nature’s Rhythm
Practice in the cooler parts of the day—mid-morning or early evening. Let your schedule adjust to the heat, using Yoga Nidra as a pause button in your routine.
Yoga Nidra Techniques To Cool Body In Summer (Image Credits: Canva)
Choose A Theme Or Sankalpa That Resonates
Whether it’s “I am cool and calm,” or “I rest deeply and heal,” your Sankalpa becomes a seed planted into the subconscious, influencing how you move through the day.
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Let Your Breath Guide You In
Begin with 2–3 minutes of abdominal breathing. Let each exhale lengthen and soften the body, gently transitioning you into the Yoga Nidra space.
Yoga Nidra isn’t just a practice, it’s a cooling sanctuary that can be accessed anywhere, anytime. Let this summer be an opportunity not just to stay cool, but to reset and thrive.