Over the years, I have noticed yoga classes thin out during the summer months. Although I realize people tend to be active outdoors and travel more during the summer months I still find it a bit puzzling. I am not pondering over this because I want my own studio to be more packed. I am thinking about this because, for me, if I love something and I realize all the benefits of it, I don’t want to give it up, not even for a few days. Like most, I love to be outdoors and tend to travel more during the summer, but that is also why I need Yoga during these months. Take mountain biking for example, if you fall off of your bike at high speed, having a stronger and more flexible body along with greater mental alertness can help you avoid serious injury. We know this all too well here in California, the earthquake capital of the world. Here buildings are built to flex to prevent structural damage. In addition to avoiding injuries Yoga can enhance your performance, my husband noticed a dramatic improvement in his rock climbing after he began to practice Yoga. As for travel, since Yoga can strengthen my immune system, I get ready for a trip with some Yoga days ahead. After being in the car or airplane for hours, I like nothing more than some good Yoga to stretch out my body so that I feel human again. This is the long way of me saying, Yoga is good for you all year round. Even if you can’t make it to the studio to practice, please take care of your body, mind and spirit by keeping Yoga close to you.