Yoga for Building Heat

Creating warmth in the body increases flexibility and awakens the central nervous system; and if your inner furnace runs cold or your body’s constitution tips to the Vata side of Aryvedic’s doshas, then gaining warmth can become a daily preoccupation. As someone who wears three layers on most winter days (not including a coat!), I have garnered some helpful warming techniques for your practice.

Breathwork

First, let’s talk about breathing fire (not the ire kind, though). Be sure to speak with your physician if you have a pre-existing condition, such as…