Self-care doesn’t have to wait for a perfectly planned morning routine or an hour of uninterrupted time. In the summer especially, it often looks a little different. Longer days, warmer temperatures, vacations, and changing schedules invite us to adapt our routines and discover new ways to care for ourselves.
We asked our teachers and staff, “What’s one thing you do to take care of yourself during the summer?” We hope their answers inspire you to find new ways to incorporate self-care into your busy summer days.
Embrace the Morning
Many of our teachers share a love for the quiet hours before the day heats up. Enjoy your morning coffee outside, take an early morning walk, practice yoga or meditation in the fresh morning air, listen to the birds. Nature teaches us to slow down, be present, and carry a sense of calm with us throughout the day.
Stay Cool
Get creative with ways to stay cool. Turn the shower down just a few degrees to refresh your body after a hot day. Cool off from the inside out with coconut – sip on coconut water for hydration, blend coconut milk into smoothies, or nourish your skin with coconut oil. These simple seasonal adjustments can help cool your body and calm your mind.
Slow Down on Your Mat
Summer is a wonderful time to embrace a slower, more restorative practice. Try Supta Baddha Konasana (reclining bound angle pose), supported with blankets or bolsters. This gentle pose encourages the body to soften while opening the chest and groins, helping to release excess heat and quiet the nervous system. Stay for several minutes, allowing your breath to slow and your body to unwind.
Savor Summer Traditions
Summer is full of simple pleasures. Walk to your favorite ice cream shop, take an evening stroll or bike ride after dinner, spend a day at the beach, or even freshen up your look with a summer haircut. These seasonal traditions remind us to make space for joy.
Your Summer, Your PRactice
There is no one right way to practice self-care. The beauty of summer is that it offers so many opportunities to find what helps you feel your best. This season, we invite you to notice what nourishes you and make space for the practices, big or small, that support your well-being and bring you a greater sense of presence.



