Growing up just north of the Equator, I guess for me summer lasted all year. It wasn't until I was 10 that I learned that there were seasons, when my family relocated to Serbia.
I've been trying to identify what summer means to me. As a kid, it meant sleeping in, watching TV, no school, traveling with the family and all those good things. I guess Summer is different in ech part of the world. When I lived in Argentina, Summer occurred January - March with the start of a new year.
Here in Central Florida, it's definitely a time to slow down and conserve energy. I'm the mom of a 16 month old and even though we love spending time outdoors, lately I find myself looking for more ways to have fun indoors. I also have to remember to bring water and not only keep our baby hydrated, but to keep myself hydrated.
Truth is I always say that Summers here in Florida are more like Winters in other places because the heat, the humidity and the bugs make it more tempting to stay indoors than to go outdoors. Nevertheless, it's still important to get fresh air. So we make sure to get out before 9 am and after 6 pm, when the ocean breeze make the days more enjoyable.
What does any of this have to do with Yoga? Well, for one thing Summer is definitely a good time to practice indoors, drink plenty of liquids and perhaps go easy on the body. It's a nice time to practice more restorative poses and spend more time cooling down at the end of a session. It's also a good season to practice later in the evening and get the most out of daylight.
Whatever you do, wherever you are, be present, in the moment and don't take anything for granted. Every single moment is a little treasure.
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