Exercise tips: 8 best yoga poses to boost mood in monsoon

By Namita S Kalla | June 28, 2025 | Image: Canva

Exercise tips: 8 best yoga poses to boost mood in monsoon

Start with cat-cow

This simple spinal flow increases  blood circulation, gently warms up  the body, and helps release trapped  emotional tension on gloomy days

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Child’s Pose

Child’s pose encourages relaxation,  slows down heart rate, and offers a  comforting cocoon-like stretch when  rainy day blues hit hard

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Sun Salutations

Sun salutations get your blood pumping, help boost endorphins, and combat lethargy that often comes with grey monsoon mornings

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Bridge Pose

Bridge pose opens up the chest, improves lung capacity, and helps beat that heavy, suffocating monsoon humidity feeling

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Legs-up-wall Pose

Perfect for days you feel sluggish,  this pose improves blood flow, reduces  anxiety, and prevents water retention  in legs during monsoons

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Seated Forward Bend pose

Forward bends help calm your  nervous system, stretch tight hamstrings,  and bring instant mental relief from overthinking or anxious thoughts

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Warrior II Pose

Warrior II builds strength, increases stamina, and empowers you to face stressful days when the constant rain feels overwhelming

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Corpse Pose

End your practice with corpse pose  to deeply relax your body and reset your  mood for better emotional balance

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Practice daily

Practising these eight yoga poses  help lift spirits, reduce anxiety, and bring much-needed mental clarity this monsoon

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