"Have you ever struggled to feel warm in cold weather, even when bundled up? Maybe you've wondered how that's even possible-after all, how can you be cold when you're wearing seven layers? But when temperatures drop, it's not just the world around you that cools down. During the winter, your circulation slows down and blood flow diverts from your extremities to protect your core. That's why your hands and feet often feel icy even when you're wearing cozy clothes."
"On top of that, shorter winter days with reduced sunlight can disrupt your sleep until you're feeling anywhere from low-energy to low-spirited. And moving can feel like the last thing you want to do (even when it's what you need the most). Whether it's winter or a blustery day any time of year, yoga provides a practical way to respond to the chill by stoking your inner fire with movement, breath, and attention."
Cold weather slows circulation and diverts blood from hands and feet to protect the core, causing extremities to feel icy. Shorter winter days and reduced sunlight can disrupt sleep and sap energy, making movement feel difficult. Warming yoga uses dynamic poses to engage large muscle groups (legs, hips, back) to increase circulation and loosen stiffness, while static holds sustain muscular effort to build internal warmth. Breathwork that warms inhaled air amplifies the effect. An intentional, steady practice balances winter’s heavy, cold Kapha qualities and supports mood, energy, and overall well-being.
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