Beating the Heating - Adapting to India's Summer Swelter

chAos · Apr 24th, 2008, 20:53

About covering up, the key is with loose-flowing clothes like the Capt & mckay mention. I've always thought the reason is that enough fabric will be able to move around and create little 'micro-breezes' as well as protection from the sun. And/or add a layer of air-insulation?

HelenR · May 27th, 2008, 09:38

Is it possible to buy these clothes when we get there? Our trip starts in Europe, then Cairo, Petra, and then India. So, we thought we could buy climate-appropriate clothing once we arrive in each place. We're planning on packing some clothing of course but not too much. Would you advise against this?

zoltan · May 27th, 2008, 10:22

That actually sounds like a logical solution - it helps the local economy, you get clothing that is suited to your needs and you have mementos of the places you have visited (ie. the clothing).

Cheers
Zoltan

batbanana · Nov 3rd, 2008, 07:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by mckay25

people elsewhere pay a lot of money to practice/learn yoga in studios that are heated to temperatures we're getting. I'll leave you to decide if that is weird, weird-bad or just part of the continued evolution of yoga as new cultures continue to hone and adapt its ancient teachings.

hah I live in Canada and yep, I have tried this sweaty yoga. I didn't know my shins could sweat before I tried it! It feels really great in the winter, like stretching in a sauna after coming in from -20c weather. But I don't know why someone would want to do it in the summer...

Redmarsy · Dec 18th, 2008, 01:56

Hello there, any tips here from those that have visited Goa in early April? How did y'all cope with the heat?

goriguddi88 · Jan 22nd, 2009, 01:01

Has anyone experienced Mumbai in May? I know it will be hot but it was unfortunately the only time I could book to go visit my friends there, as I am a college student and time bound. I would appreciate ANY advice!!

ronin2006k · Jan 22nd, 2009, 09:59

hi...mumbai in may is quite sweltering...i would suggest around feb or march..better u visit the northern parts of india in may...or maybe try kerale too...hope this is of help...ajay

AusE · Jun 7th, 2009, 16:35

Well, my best remedy so far is sattu. Being stuck in Bihar and Jharkand last month doing my bit for the elections was a HOT experience. In the heat for 10+ hrs/day drinking 5+ litres of water (and not needing to go to the toilet at all?!

) called for some drastic action. I was onto the WHO rehydration salts for a few days, but they were making me feel quite sick -maybe I had a few too many sachets too quickly during the day?

So a Bihari told me about sattu, ground chick pea (gram?) flour. I think I mixed around 3 or 4 tbspns in a litre of water, added some salt and sugar, tho have heard you can add chilli, onion and lemon too. Didn't taste that bad, and SOMEHOW it worked, just sipped a few litres of that mix and a few litres of water, and felt MUCH cooler all day long. I was told it helps to lower your internal temps somehow thus prevent heatstroke. And it also seems to be like a protein shake, pretty filling, so all in all a handy flour

Thanks sattuu

and I am dosing up on it again now in this Ludhiana heat!!

May 27th, 2008, 10:22	#33
zoltan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 899	That actually sounds like a logical solution - it helps the local economy, you get clothing that is suited to your needs and you have mementos of the places you have visited (ie. the clothing). Cheers Zoltan __________________ India (and other) photos click here

Jan 22nd, 2009, 09:59	#37
ronin2006k Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: agra Posts: 22	mumbai in may hi...mumbai in may is quite sweltering...i would suggest around feb or march..better u visit the northern parts of india in may...or maybe try kerale too...hope this is of help...ajay

Jun 7th, 2009, 16:35	#38
AusE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 227	Well, my best remedy so far is sattu. Being stuck in Bihar and Jharkand last month doing my bit for the elections was a HOT experience. In the heat for 10+ hrs/day drinking 5+ litres of water (and not needing to go to the toilet at all?! ) called for some drastic action. I was onto the WHO rehydration salts for a few days, but they were making me feel quite sick -maybe I had a few too many sachets too quickly during the day? So a Bihari told me about sattu, ground chick pea (gram?) flour. I think I mixed around 3 or 4 tbspns in a litre of water, added some salt and sugar, tho have heard you can add chilli, onion and lemon too. Didn't taste that bad, and SOMEHOW it worked, just sipped a few litres of that mix and a few litres of water, and felt MUCH cooler all day long. I was told it helps to lower your internal temps somehow thus prevent heatstroke. And it also seems to be like a protein shake, pretty filling, so all in all a handy flour Thanks sattuu and I am dosing up on it again now in this Ludhiana heat!! Last edited by AusE : Jun 7th, 2009 at 16:37. Reason: typo

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Apr 24th, 2008, 20:53	#31
chAos I have a theory... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dakshin Posts: 1,334	About covering up, the key is with loose-flowing clothes like the Capt & mckay mention. I've always thought the reason is that enough fabric will be able to move around and create little 'micro-breezes' as well as protection from the sun. And/or add a layer of air-insulation?

May 27th, 2008, 09:38	#32
HelenR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 116	Is it possible to buy these clothes when we get there? Our trip starts in Europe, then Cairo, Petra, and then India. So, we thought we could buy climate-appropriate clothing once we arrive in each place. We're planning on packing some clothing of course but not too much. Would you advise against this?

Dec 18th, 2008, 01:56	#35
Redmarsy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 146	Hello there, any tips here from those that have visited Goa in early April? How did y'all cope with the heat?

Jan 22nd, 2009, 01:01	#36
goriguddi88 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The World Posts: 2	Has anyone experienced Mumbai in May? I know it will be hot but it was unfortunately the only time I could book to go visit my friends there, as I am a college student and time bound. I would appreciate ANY advice!!