Summer Yoga Ebook PDF

Yoga
Summer
for
A GUIDE &
RESOURCE TO
PRACTICING
YOGA IN THE
SUMMERTIME
Contents 
 
SUMMERIZE YOUR YOGA 

WITH COOLING PRACTICES 3
TIPS FOR PRACTICING 

YOGA OUTSIDE 6
THE HOTTEST YOGA CLOTHING 

TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER 11
SUMMER YOGA: CONNECT TO 

THE ELEMENT OF FIRE! 17
THE YOGA OF FOOD: 

EATING FOR SUMMER 22
THE BEST SUMMER TEAS FOR 

YOGIS TO STAY COOL AND CALM 25
THE ULTIMATE YOGA FESTIVAL 

PACKING GUIDE 30
THE BEST YOGA BOOKS 

FOR SUMMER 2017 33
SUMMERIZE YOUR YOGA 
WITH COOLING PRACTICES
By Kathleen Brya nt  
Ah, summer…the days get longer, overheating are feeling irritable,

the sun gets stronger. But we can distracted and, well, hot.
have too much of a good thing.
When we feel uncomfortable, we
Summer’s solar qualities (heat,
have the luxury of simply flipping
projection, activity) equate to
on the A/C to adjust the external
sympathetic nervous system
environment. Because yoga pre-
stimulation. Obvious signs of
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dates such modern conveniences, in Salamba Sarvangasana
however, yogis developed internal (shoulderstand), Setu Bandhasana
cooling strategies to balance (bridge pose), and other poses.
excessive heat, sun or the Forward bends, in particular, help
emotional equivalents (anger, us turn inward and slow the racing
agitation). thoughts associated with solar
stimulation.
One of the best-

known practices for
cooling is Sheetali
pranayama, curling
up the sides of the
tongue and inhaling
the breath as though
sipping from a straw.
(Those unable to curl
the tongue can
substitute Seetkari,
the hissing breath
inhaled through the
teeth.) Left-nostril
breathing, known as
Chandra Bhedana
(“moon passing
through”), cools the
Yogasana that is lunar or cooling physical body and is excellent for
in nature focuses on the
calming a restless mind.
parasympathetic division of the
nervous system, the “rest and Ayurveda also gives us many
digest” state. Parasympathetic options for balancing heat and
nerves at the sacrum and occiput dryness. We can incorporate more
(base of the skull) are emphasized pitta-calming foods in our diet,
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eating avocado, cabbage, Lunar practices are nurturing,
cucumber, zucchini, yogurt and receptive, and regenerative, not
melon in familiar summer dishes only good for dealing with
like slaws, yogurt lassis or summer’s heat but also helpful any
cucumber water. If
you perform daily
abhyanga (self-
massage and
oleation), it’s a good
idea to change to a
more cooling oil
such as coconut.
Summer is a good
time to increase
time for meditation,
or to try yoga nidra
or a restorative yoga
sequence. Balance
sun salutations with
moon salutations—
Kripalu teachers
offer a beautiful
chandra namaskara.
Experiment to find what works time we are “burning” from our
best to soothe sizzled nerves, fast-paced, thought-dominant
remembering that how we do society. Hot flashes, anger issues,
things is as important as what we anxiety, heartburn, constipation—
do. Slow down. Breathe deeply. all signal that it’s time to dance
Have fun. Wear moonstones or with the moon. 
pearls, dress in cool colors like soft
blue or lavender, take a moon
bath.
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TIPS FOR PRACTICING 
YOGA OUTSIDE
By Amber Baker  
Outdoor yoga is often praised as less than relaxing. Still, getting

a special treat, but it can also add outside is good for you, and there
a whole new array of challenges are steps you can take to make an
to your practice. Unpredictable outdoor yoga practice more
and uncontrollable temperatures, enjoyable—beyond just closing
bugs, noise, uneven or wet your eyes and turning inward.
ground, and curious bystanders
can all make an outdoor practice
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Temperature. Obviously this is in a class setting, there is an
will vary greatly depending on instructor present to keep a
where you live and what time of careful eye on the temperature
year it is. And either way, the and (hopefully) you. Make sure to
temperature will be beyond your drink plenty of fluids and know
control and may change quickly. the warning signs of heat related
Unless you’re living near the polar illness.
ends of the earth, heat is more
Sun. It’s possible to get sunburn
likely to be a concern than the
even on overcast days. If you are
cold. A vigorous practice will
prone to this, practice in the
warm you up, but a slow practice
shade or under cover if possible.
isn’t necessarily going to keep you
Sunscreen may be necessary for
cool.
some.
Depending upon your comfort
Grounding. Remembering the
level, choose a time of day that is
breath while trying to balance
most ideal in temperature. In
may not be enough if you are
summer or in places that trend
fighting gravity in every pose.
towards hot weather, this may be
Perfectly even ground is unlikely
early morning or evening when
unless you practice on a
the sun isn’t fully up and the
fabricated surface such as
humidity is likely to be lower.
pavement, a deck or a patio. An
Be careful of thinking that extra mat can help to soften these
practicing outside at noon is a spaces if needed. If you really
good idea just because you like want to feel the earth under your
“hot yoga.” Although some feet, find the most even ground
studios intentionally turn up the you can, and clear away sticks,
dial, in some places the stones or other debris, and try
summertime outdoor heat index practicing without a mat. If the
(relative temperature plus ground is damp, a mat can help
humidity) can easily exceed even you stay dry, but it surely won’t
the most hard-core studios. Plus, help even things out.
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Bugs and other wildlife. Early you don’t want your practice to be
morning or evening can be best a social meme, find a secluded or
for avoiding biters. A natural bug less populated area or a private
spray is easy to make and smells outdoor space. On the flip side,
good too. If you are really remember to be respectful of
sensitive, it may be wise to try others ability to enjoy the space as
and seek out a screened in area to well.
practice. Be aware of your
surroundings and watch for
nests (of all kinds), snakes,
and “gifts” from birds.
Noise. This will vary by

location but is also largely
out of your control. Because
of this, practicing yoga
outdoors is a great
opportunity to focus on
your breath and practice
releasing attachment to
distractions and sounds.
You can also try making a
playlist of your favorite
yoga music and bringing
headphones.
Everyone’s process and comfort
Bystanders. The other wildlife. levels are different, so you may
Passersby can run the gamut of have to decide which battles are
curious, respectful or rude. If you most important in creating an
are set on practicing in a park, outdoor practice that works for
don’t be surprised if people pause you. If you can find that sweet
to look, or if someone snaps your spot though, it can be well worth
picture with his or her phone. If it.  
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THE HOTTEST YOGA CLOTHING 
TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER
By Timothy Burgin  
Yogis need to feel cool, calm and want to minimize on and off their
comfortable, especially when yoga mats. To stay cool this
practicing yoga on hot summer summer, minimize the amount of
days. Too much summer warmth coverage with bras or crop tops,
can aggravate the pitta dosha and shorts or capris, and yoga clothes
create agitation, irritation, and with mesh panels. Stay cool and
restlessness—all qualities yogis calm by choosing yoga clothes
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with cooling colors of blue and chafing and the front and back
white. We have 10 great mesh inserts on the leggings
suggestions of cute and cooling provide additional cooling.
summer yoga outfits that will
help you beat the summer heat Half Moon Yoga Bra and
with style, both in and out of the Breathe Easy Leggings by
studio. Namastetics
Bring the cooling energy
Free to Be Bra and of the moon to your
Hurricane Shady Palms practice with this
Cropskins by Just Live gorgeous yoga outfit
You’ll be able to handle any from Namastetics.
amount of tropical heat with this This top and
stunning matching palm leaf bottom set
design outfit from Just Live. This incorporates
striking set is made with their mesh paneling
proprietary Yolon™ yoga fabric— on the front and
created specifically to be back to
breathable, moisture-wicking, create a
quick dry, odor resistant, and fade light, airy,
proof. The flat lock seams prevent and cool
sensation.
Their nylon/
lycra performance
fabric is super soft, resilient, and
moisture-wicking. Based in
Canada, Namastetics donates $2
per purchase to Kula for Karma,
who provide therapeutic yoga
programs to those in need.
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Navajo Bra and Yoga
Leggings by EVCR
Looking hot while staying cool
this summer doesn’t have to break
the bank if you snatch up some of
EVCR’s amazing yoga clothes.
All 50 of their leggings are
capped at $24.99—no wonder
why this amazing tribal-boho-
chic patterned set is now sold out.
Their polyester/spandex fabric
blend will keep you cool. All of
their performance bra style tops
have similar
cutouts and Mermaid Bra and Yoga
cuts. This fun
Leggings by Yogiwear
clothing line
is designed Evoke the soothing and cooling
energy of the sea with this fun
in L.A.
and and shimmering mermaid
patterned outfit from Yogiwear.
made in
Both items feature a stretchy
Mexico.
polyamide/spandex fabric,
allowing for a comfortable and
supportive fit, while the fabric’s
breathability keeps you refreshed
during sweaty hot yoga workouts.
This affordable clothing line’s
bright and bold exotic colors and
designs are made in the US. 
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Rhythmic Lotus Crop
Top and Yoga
Leggings by
Oojooverse
This water and lotus
patterned set will inspire
you to float above your
difficulties and invoke the
cooling and calming
qualities of a summertime
pond. Part of Oojooverse’s
12 Laws of the Universe
series, this print
design is
Vida Fit Bra and Aspen
intended to
remind you Flex Capri by Jiva
that Slide on this strappy back bra
“everything in and mesh panel capri combo to
the universe is enjoy every refreshing summer
connected and breeze. You’ll love the extra
in tuned with support of the double lined yoga
one another.” bra and the snug 4″ thick
Smooth and waistband on these leggings.
comfortable, Made in Miami—so you know
this polyester/ you will stay cool, comfortable,
spandex fabric and dry in Jiva’s sweat-wicking,
is printed, hand quick dry and anti-microbial
cut, and sewn fabrics. 
in the US.
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Mystic Bali Bra and Baja
Shorts by Solosol
Embrace every moment in the
warm summer sun while wearing
this beautiful bra and shorts
outfit. Inspired by “extraordinary
experiences and states of mind,”
this radiant boho pattern print is
soft and smooth. The yoga bra top
has an adjustable strappy back
and provides great support and
good coverage. The
lined shorts
prevent any see-
through. Made
in Bali from a
poly/spandex Warrior T-Back Bra and
fabric. Touch Cut Out Shorts by
Kira Grace
Heat up the yoga studio by
wearing this red hot bra and
shorts outfit. The bra’s strappy
back will keep you cool while
providing a great range in
movement. These yoga shorts
have sexy and stylish side cut
outs as well as a hidden pocket in
the waistband. Made in the US
with moisture-wicking and
breathable nylon/lycra fabric and
ultra smooth seams for both style
and comfort. 
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Namaste Bandeau and
Sincere Capri by
Confused Girl
Bow to your divine self and keep
cool and calm when wearing this
fun outfit by Confused Girl. The
outfit includes a simple bandeau
printed with “namaste” and
leggings printed with a cooling
blue geode crystal pattern. Made
in L.A. from a polyester/lycra
fabric that is moisture-wicking
and breathable. 
Paltrow Sports Bra and

Logan Leggings by good
hYOUman
Stay positive, uplifted, and
motivated all summer with the
messages printed on these super
comfy outfits. While this
polyester/spandex blend is a bit
thick for summertime, it is
delightfully soft and comfortable
and will certainly wick away
moisture to keep you dry.
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SUMMER YOGA: CONNECT TO 
THE ELEMENT OF FIRE!
By Kathleen Brya nt 
Summer is here, and chances are we close the windows and crank
that by now you have turned on the A/C up to frigid levels. The
the A/C. Even if you don’t have summer months, though, are a
air conditioning at home, your perfect time to connect to the
workplace and probably even your element of fire–both internal and
yoga studio run the A/C. We pine external. 
all winter for the warmth of  
summer, but as soon as it’s here, We embody the five ayurvedic
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elements of earth, water, fire, air, samskaras, establishing a fertile
and ether. It’s easy to connect to landscape for new energy. Those
water. We drink it, bathe in it, obstacles can be physical, mental
swim in it. We cultivate rich soil or emotional. No matter, the fire
in our gardens and root our bare of our breath cultivates tapas,
feet onto the earth. We fill our discipline and focus and slowly
lungs with air, feel the breeze on consumes them, revealing our
our skin, and lift our faces to the authentic nature.
sky. Seldom do we have
an opportunity to
connect to the element
of fire as tangibly as we
do in summer. To douse
this powerful element is
to squander a glorious
opportunity for healing
and transformation.
Fire, or agni in Sanskrit,

connects us to our
highest divinity. Read
any sacred text…the
Bible, the Koran, the
Torah or the Sutras, and
references to the power
of fire abound. Fire
purifies, engulfs matter
The tenets of ayurveda hold that
and reduces it to ash, transforming
we should not quench the fire of
it from one form to another. Fire
digestion with a cold drink. In
does the same for us in our
much the same way, we should
practice. The fire of our breath and
avoid dousing nature’s seasonal
the heat of the physical posture
gift of fire and heat but rather,
burn through our obstacles, or
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harness and absorb it in order to Notice how nature scales backs
realize our potential. during the winter. Trees and
flowers relinquish
their greenery and
bloom, animals
retreat, even our
pace of life slows
down during the
long nights.
Summer ushers in
an explosion of life,
color, and vitality. It
can be the season
for us to seize what
we compassionately
cultivate with care
during the cold days
of winter and
catapult us to our
next level of growth
on and off our mats.
Summer is a perfect time to So turn off the A/C, and throw
cultivate the fiery third chakra, open your windows! Feel the heat
Manipura, located in the area of of the room become one with the
the solar plexus and navel. With fire within you. Better yet, take
its associated color yellow and its your practice outside in the early
dominant fire element, Manipura morning or late afternoon. Face
awakens our spiritual warrior, the sun, and let a few rounds of
igniting in us a resolute strength, sun salutations burn away your
willpower, commitment, samskara…you’ll be that much
fearlessness and control. closer to your true self ! 
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THE YOGA OF FOOD: 
EATING FOR SUMMER
As the sun shines hot and bright manifestation, and growth. Agni
during the long summer days, agni tattva strengthens pitta, the
tattva, the fire element, warms and Ayurvedic dosha (bio-elemental
radiates strongly inside our bodies. energy) that is strongest in the
The fire element activates the summertime, to provide the
third chakra (manipura) to energy of digestion and
promote healing, transformation, metabolism.
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When agni and pitta become too levels and the color of your urine
strong they can ignite anxiety, (it should be a light-colored
restlessness, anger, irritability, yellow, not dark). Add more raw
heartburn, constipation, excessive vegetables to your lunch as
bleeding or dry skin. Poor digestive agni is strongest then.
digestion, low energy, poor
immune system, excess weight, Sweet, Bitter, and
and depression are signs that our Astringent Tastes
agni and pitta may be weak. There are three Ayurvedic tastes
Fortunately, Ayurveda, yoga’s sister that help balance pitta: sweet,
healing science, provides simple bitter, and astringent.
and direct advice on how to
The sweet taste is cooling,
balance pitta and agni tattva
grounding, nourishing,
through dietary adjustments.
strengthening, and anti-
Hydrate and Eat Raw inflammatory. Only consume
The simplest approach to keeping foods that are naturally sweet,
your pitta from overheating is to which will be mostly fruits
properly hydrate and to eat more (melons, dates, figs, mangoes,
raw fruits and vegetables. The berries, prunes) but will also be
more exposure you have to found in most grains, squashes,
summer’s moisture-sapping heat, sweet peppers, root vegetables
the more you will need to increase (beets, carrots, sweet potatoes),
your fluid intake and raw food some spices (basil, cardamom,
intake. To know cinnamon, coriander, fennel, mint,
if you are saffron, tarragon, vanilla) and
drinking some dairy products (ghee, milk).
enough The astringent taste (dry, rough,
water, pay and chalky) is heavy and cooling
attention and it absorbs excess moisture and
to your curbs excessive tendencies. The
thirst astringent taste is in most legumes
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(beans, lentils), some fruits spices like cayenne, garlic, dried
(pomegranates, pears, apples, and ginger, black pepper and chili
dried fruit), vegetables (broccoli, peppers. Minimize caffeine,
cauliflower, alfalfa sprouts, nicotine, and other stimulants,
avocado, artichoke, asparagus, including alcohol. An occasional
green beans, lettuce, peas, beer or white wine is okay.
potatoes), a few grains (pasta,
The long hot days of summer
quinoa, couscous, oat bran,
create ample opportunities to feel,
popcorn, rice cakes), spices and
explore, and balance the fire
herbs (coriander, dill, fennel,
element and pitta dosha. All of
nutmeg, parsley, saffron, turmeric,
the above is general advice;
vanilla).
consider it as a starting point for
The bitter taste is very cooling, changing your diet for the
drying, and cleansing. This taste summer season. As you experience
also alleviates thirst, stimulates a summertime’s energy of expansion
healthy appetite, and is a digestive and activity, focus on creating
tonic. The bitter taste is found groundedness and inner-peace.
primarily in dark leafy greens
As you feel summer’s warmth
(kale, dandelion greens, collards).
inside your body, notice how the
Avoid Hot Spicy Foods above dietary choices help to cool
While all of the above will be and dissipate this heat.
naturally cooling and calming to Experiment and make
the pitta dosha, it is also adjustments based on your
important to avoid hot and individual constitution, local
warming foods in your diet. seasonal foods, and the specific
Minimize or avoid deep-fried and weather conditions where you live.
processed foods and animal Most importantly, pay attention to
protein (especially red meat). how the weather and the food you
Avoid pungent, sour, and salty eat affects your prana, digestion,
tastes as they aggravate pitta. and overall sense of health and
Especially avoid warm and hot well-being. 
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THE BEST SUMMER TEAS FOR 
YOGIS TO STAY COOL AND CALM
Basking in the summer sun not constipation, excessive bleeding or

only feels good, it’s good for you. dry skin. To keep pitta balanced
But too much warmth from the during the warm summer months,
sun can exaggerate the Ayurvedic drink a variety of cooling and
pitta dosha, the bio-elemental calming herbal teas. Not only is
energy of fire, which can produce this an easy way to incorporate
symptoms of anxiety, restlessness, more balance, it’s enjoyable.
anger, irritability, heartburn,
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Prepare your tea Hanami Tea: Queen of
depending on the Heaven
time of day and
This beautiful purple colored
how much
infusion is deeply meditative and
excessive pitta
centering, perfect when one feels
you feel. The
“hot-headed” due to summer’s
cooler mornings
fiery heat. Sipping on this
and late evenings heavenly blend of
of summer will
lavender, lemongrass,
be more
hibiscus, and butterfly
appropriate for
pea flower might
drinking hot or
indeed make you feel
warm tea. It’s best to like a queen.
avoid piping hot liquids
during the peak of summer, so Art of Tea: Chill Out Tea
allow your tea to cool down a bit While not especially cooling in
before sipping. During midday, nature, this tea was formulated
drinking room temperature or specifically to create a potent
cool tea is best. Avoid adding ice, calming effect on the mind and
and if drinking refrigerated tea nerves. Licorice and cinnamon
swish and savor the tea in your give this tea a slightly sweet taste,
mouth to warm it up before and fennel and lemon myrtle help
swallowing. The more excessive balance the unusual flavor of this
your pitta symptoms are the root heavy blend. Yogis will
colder the temperature of the tea especially appreciate the addition
you can consume. Try to minimize of valerian root with its strong
highly caffeinated teas, choosing ability to reduce anxiety and
instead some of our delicious promote deep relaxation.
summertime blends we’ve found
to be the best for yogis.
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Organic India: Sweet Rose peppermint. This delightful
Tulsi & Peppermint Tulsi cooling tea brings an invigorating
feeling to the body and mind—
Tulsi (holy basil) tea is an amazing
perfect for sipping on a hot
herb for yogis—it is highly sattvic
summer afternoon.
and adaptogenic, both of which
promote calmness and increase PositiviTea: Imagine
your ability to cope with stress. This blend is formulated to
Tulsi is also thought to cultivate
awaken and activate the third eye
ojas and prana, which increases
or sixth chakra (ajna). This chakra
the amount of joy, radiance, and governs insight, intuition,
“juiciness” in your life.
perception, and spiritual
While tulsi is warming, pairing it awareness. This powerful and
with other cooling herbs makes it delightful bouquet of sweet
suitable for a soothing summer berries and flower petals
summertime tea. Sweet Rose Tulsi contains gotu kola—a brain tonic
has a lovely floral taste of rose used by yogis to improve
petals that calms the mind and meditation. White tea, elderflower,
nourishes the blood. This blend and eyebright are also added to
also contains cooling peppermint stimulate the area of the sixth
and calming chamomile. chakra.
Peppermint Tulsi is a simple blend
of three
Chopra Organic Herbal
varieties of Tea: Soothing
tulsi leaves Formulated specifically to balance
and flowers pitta dosha, this is the most
with the cooling tea in our list. This blend’s
leaves of spearmint leaves are deeply
cooling and help with digestion.
Its chamomile flowers are mildly
sedating and can help relax
muscles and reduce inflammation.
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Coriander, hibiscus, lemongrass, sleep. Oil of bergamot is
and fennel also contribute to this considered to have antioxidant
tea’s unique taste and strong and antidepressant properties and
cooling action. the ability to improve digestion.
Good Earth Tea Co: Teatulia: Hibiscus Berry

Lemon-Kissed Cucumber Iced Tea
This lovely caffeinated green tea Blended specifically for iced tea,
blend will provide a pleasing and this simple blend has the perfect
cooling perk on a warm day. Dried balance of tart and sweet—both
cucumber and lemon peel give this flavors that help cool down pitta.
tea its lightly astringent and Not only does this tea have great
cooling properties—perfect to flavor and beautiful color, but the
soothe and calm the pitta dosha. rose hips are high in Vitamin C
and Vitamin A and are rich with
Choice Organic: Earl Grey antioxidants and anti-
Lavender inflammatory properties.
This black tea flavored with
All of these cooling and calming
bergamot and lavender is a great
teas will be best for the pitta
way to wake up to the energy of a
dosha if brewed using the sun tea
radiant summer morning. Add
method. Sun brewed tea uses the
steamed milk and vanilla and
power of the sun’s rays to create a
refrigerate for a delicious
mellow infusion. While it takes
afternoon “London fog” iced latte.
longer to brew than using boiling
Its cooling lavender blossoms help
water, it is just as easy to make, is
relieve stress, improve mood, and
eco-conscious and will bring out
promote restful
more subtle
flavors from
the tea. 
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THE ULTIMATE YOGA FESTIVAL 
PACKING GUIDE
By Sarah D ittmor e  
The excitement of buying tickets notes as you go through our

to one (or more!) amazing complete packing guide for yoga
summer yoga festivals wears off festivals.
fast when the stress of figuring out
how to pack and prepare sets in. A Beat the sun
proper packing list can make or Part of the yoga festival experience
break your yoga fest experience, so includes spending hours outside in
get ready to take some serious the hot summer sun, so you’ll
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want to bring sweat-proof so you can tell if you haven’t been
sunscreen with at least SPF 30. drinking enough.
I’m obsessed with Neutrogena
In addition to hydration, it’s
Ultra Sheer because it’s long
important to fuel your body with
lasting and has that barely-there
healthy foods. While most
feel. If you want a mineral based
festivals boast a large selection of
option that is free of biologically
food vendors, pack your favorite
harmful chemicals, check
snacks such as energy bars just in
out Thinksport sunscreen.
case. These come in handy if you
A large-brim sun hat is another get hungry between meals.
must. It’ll keep the sun off your
face and scalp and help you stay Know your needs
burn-free throughout the festival. Chances are you’ve already packed
your yoga mat, but what about
Another way to beat the sun is to props? Yoga props are hard to
dress accordingly. Yoga shorts and come by in festival classes; there
cropped pants will be your best are too many people for the
friends to keep you cool. To stay teachers to provide everyone with
covered and comfy pack one or modifications.
two pairs of Thai harem yoga
pants. If you know that blocks, straps, or
other props are necessary for your
Stay hydrated practice, pack them! A yoga
I cannot stress the importance of festival is a chance to deepen your
staying hydrated enough. Bring practice—knowing what your
your favorite water bottle and body needs and supporting your
keep filling it up. The more body is a great place to start.
hydrated you are, the more you
will be able to enjoy your time at Be location minded
the festival. Familiarize yourself Every yoga festival has its own
with the symptoms of dehydration location-based factors to take into
account when packing. Are you
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remember these
extra goodies.
Bring a photo
ID and your
ticket to get
into the festival.
Business cards
are also a great
idea since yoga
festivals are an
ideal place to
going to be camping and socialize and
showering at the festival? Then network. Don’t forget a pen and
pack a towel and shower supplies. journal for taking notes. Bring
Is there a body of water? Bring a some mala beads to stay centered
bathing suit. Heading to an area and accessorize with spiritual
that’s known for summer rains? jewelry.
Don’t forget to pack a lightweight
In addition to your suitcase you’ll
raincoat.
want to pack a day bag or
For most locations I recommend backpack to carry things like your
bringing some extra layers in case water bottle, snacks, and mat
it gets cool at night. Make sure during the festival. For a
you know the local climate (hot, lightweight option, consider using
dry, windy, rainy, etc.) and think a fitness money belt for carrying
about how that could affect your your essentials around. If you are
packing list. sensitive to sound or planning to
sleep in a bustling campground,
A few other items to throw pack earplugs. Don’t forget to
in your bag bring your camera so you can
While I’ve covered most of the capture the many magical
necessities above, you’ll want to moments that are bound to ensue! 
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THE BEST YOGA BOOKS 
FOR SUMMER 2017
Summer is the season to dive deep school mode, then check out these
into the world of books and relish great titles—they are
in relaxed reading on sun- certain to deepen
drenched lawns. Unfortunately for your knowledge
yogis, our summer reading list is and enliven
not for casual readers or lovers of your
leisure. If you desire to spend practice.
some of your summertime in
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Fearless After Fifty by Stack Your Bones by
Michelle Marchildon and Ruthie Fraser
Desiree Rumbaugh While not written especially for
With age and experience, most yoga practitioners, this sweet little
yogis need and hardcover book is filled with short
want to craft a explorations to
different approach deepen and
to both yoga and strengthen body
lifestyle, especially awareness. Based
after the age of on the tenets of
50. Thankfully, Structural
this collaboration Integration,
of two yoga practice these
teachers provides the inspiration, simple lessons
support, advice, and sequentially,
encouragement to embrace the randomly or any way you’d like.
changes of aging and to continue Deepen your focus and alignment
to live a rich and fulfilling life. If awareness in yoga poses with
you need a good spiritual pep-talk these concise, accessible, and
and prefer personal stories and practical exercises, which can also
experiences over detailed yoga provide themes and inspiration for
philosophy and lists of practices, yoga teachers.
then this book is for you.
Yoga for You and Your
Child by Mark Singleton
Parents and teachers can make
sharing and teaching yoga safe,
effective, and fun for children
using this new book of yoga poses,
meditations, and pranayamas.
Over forty yoga poses are
illustrated with multiple color
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photos and described with sleep, reduce stress, improve your
detailed instructions, benefits, diet, and create a more balanced
cautions, modifications, and life through these beautifully
visualizations. With non- designed pages with gorgeous
traditional asana names, the poses illustrations, typography, and
are fun and accessible to children. photography.
The book includes several yogic
breathing techniques and Yoga Bodies  
meditations as additional tools to by Lauren Lipton
calm and soothe children. Positive body image and
inspiration is the focus of this
The Ayurveda Way by book of full-color yoga pose
Ananta Ripa Ajmera portraits of everyday yogis. In a
Ayurveda, beautiful two-page layout of
yoga’s sister photos and text, this book presents
healing over 80 practitioners of all ages,
science, shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and
often feels skill levels. Each yogi tells their
inaccessible personal story in a unique way—
due to its some are profound, moving and
depth, inspirational—others are more
richness, plain and ordinary. This montage
and complexity. Thankfully this of diversity
ancient wisdom is distilled into drives home
simple advice and general the central
practices to improve health and tenant of this
wellness in this lovely new book: yoga is
hardcover book. Use these 108 indeed for
tips and ideas in any order and at every body.
any time you feel the need to
make a change in your life. Learn
how to improve digestion and
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Attachment-Based Yoga Waking Energy by Jennifer
& Meditation for Trauma Kries
Recovery by Deirdre Fay This book details an eight-week
While written specifically for program to experience a unique
therapists, this professional book weaving of different traditions and
is very readable (though definitely practices: QiGong, Kundalini
not light Yoga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga,
reading Five Tibetan Rites, Pilates, Inner
material) and Smile, Healing Sounds, and
profoundly Meditation. All of these practices
fascinating to explore the cultivation, use, and
anyone circulation of life force energy—
interested in primarily through breath and
psychology focus but also through sound and
and the movement. Each chapter details
philosophy and practice of yoga. the history,
Through extensive client stories, philosophy,
research, theory, and suggested and exercises
practices and exercises, the author of each
explores the intersection of yoga, practice and
meditation, and trauma.  tradition.
Learn and
experience
something
new in this engaging collection of
practices from around the globe. 
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