Summer's Hottest Hacks: Ayurvedic Techniques to Beat the Heat with Ease

One thought that keeps the mind clouded on a summer day is figuring out ways to beat the heat, energize your body, and stay cool throughout the season. Eating a summer-friendly diet or taking a leisurely dip in the pool are surefire ways to dial down the side effects of a heatwave. But Ayurveda also has a wealth of tips to stay cool in summer.

Some Ayurveda tips to keep cool this summer

1. Afternoon nap
If you're someone who loves a good midday nap, you'll love this Ayurvedic tip to stay cool in summer! Contrary to the general advice against daytime naps, Ayurveda suggests indulging in a rejuvenating afternoon nap during summer.

2. Spending time under the moon
This tip will definitely take you back to the good old days when we used to sleep on a manji (folding bed) under a starry canopy on a cool windy night. Ayurveda suggests spending time outdoors at night, especially under the moon, in summer to relieve daytime fatigue. A nighttime stroll under the moonlight can also help. Spending time under the moonlight cools the mind and body, promoting restful sleep.

3. Drink naturally cooled water and drinks
Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of drinking naturally cool water during summer. Storing water in clay or earthen vessels helps to cool it naturally and adding herbs like lotus, rose, vetiver, mint and coriander to it increases its cooling properties. Additionally, Ayurveda recommends refreshing drinks like bilva (baal), fennel, mint, coconut water, sugarcane juice, sattu and gulkand along with juicy cooling fruits like grapes, watermelon and pomegranate.