<p>Stay Energized during the Holiday Season which is now almost here!</p><p>1. Create space to celebrate.</p><p>2. Serve Thanksgiving dinner with a side of Ayurveda.</p><p>3. Don't forget to detox.</p><p>4. Boost your mood with mudras.</p><p>5. Stay hydrated.</p>

5 Ways to Stay Energized

<h3>Practice Joyful Yoga sequences like <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/slideshow/leah-cullis-joyful-sequence-14-poses-holidays/"><i>these</i> </a>to embrace and celebrate the holiday season, creating inner space and mental clarity.</h3>

Create Inner Space

After a stuffy Thanksgiving Dinner, you can cook <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/article/health/cook-ayurvedic-thanksgiving-meal-year/">these </a>Ayurvedic inspired dishes, and even c<a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/article/health/cook-ayurvedic-thanksgiving-meal-year/">ook an Ayurvedic Thanksgiving Meal this year</a>. 

Cook with Ayurvedic help

<h3>Cleanse your body by drinking plenty of warm lemon water and try this<a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/slideshow/recover-holiday-feast-8-detox-poses/"> toxin clearing yoga.</a></h3>

Detoxify

<p>Mudras, a part of Yoga, are magical hand gestures, that if done right can help in a variety of health issues, along with improving energy and focus. Do check out a few of these <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/slideshow/4-mudras-add-meaning-practice/">here.</a></p>

Mudras

<a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/article/health/check-your-fluid-levels/">Drinking 7–8 glasses of water daily is ideal for optimal health</a>, and has been followed since ancient times.

Keep Drinking Water

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<figure><iframe src="https://www.yogajournal.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTQ2MTgwODA2Njk3Mjk3NDQw/thanksgiving-dinner.jpg" frameborder="0" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure> <p>The countdown to the holiday season has begun, which means many of us are already planning Thanksgiving dinners and drafting letters to Santa. If all of this is a bit overwhelming (and how could it not be?), the solution is NOT to take time away from your mat. <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/category/poses/yoga-by-benefit/energy/">Energy-boosting yoga poses</a> and practices are more important than ever right now. Read on for 5 more ways to keep your energy level up for the next two months, while remaining calm, joyful, healthy, and centered.</p>
<h3>1. Create space to celebrate.</h3>
<p> What's the point of the holiday season if you forget to have fun? Baptiste yoga teacher <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/slideshow/leah-cullis-joyful-sequence-14-poses-holidays/">Leah Cullis's joyful sequence</a> offers 14 poses that help you embrace and celebrate this happy season. Come back to your center and create light and joy with this energy-igniting sequence. Bonus: You'll also activate your core and reduce stress with heat-building standing poses, twists, dynamic backbends, and deep hip openers.</p>
<h3>2. Serve Thanksgiving dinner with a side of Ayurveda.</h3>
<p> Who says you have feel bloated, blah, and full after Thanksgiving dinner? Ayurveda suggests warm, comforting dishes that use seasonal and local ingredients. Plus, Ayurvedic-inspired side dishes will support digestion and provide vital energy without skimping on taste, Shannon Sexton reports in Yoga Journal's <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/article/health/cook-ayurvedic-thanksgiving-meal-year/">Cook an Ayurvedic Thanksgiving Meal This Year</a>. Get the <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/article/health/cook-ayurvedic-thanksgiving-meal-year/">recipes</a>.</p>
<h3>3. Don't forget to detox.</h3>
<p> After all that pumpkin pie, cleansing is key. Vinyasa yoga teacher Liz Lindh created this <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/slideshow/recover-holiday-feast-8-detox-poses/">8-pose sequence </a>of detoxifying Kundalini kriyas, or repetitive movements, to boost energy, promote mental clarity, and clear the body of toxins. Also try this <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/slideshow/your-post-thanksgiving-detox-plan/">healthy, hydrating detox</a> from Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh, including digestion-stoking lemon water.</p>
<h3>4. Boost your mood with mudras.</h3>
<p> Mudras or hand gestures can help you seal and boost your energy and help you stay focused on your greater intentions. Enhance your yoga or meditation practice with these <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/slideshow/4-mudras-add-meaning-practice/">4 mudras to help you get through the busy holiday rush</a>.</p>
<h3>5. Stay hydrated.</h3>
<p> While you're tackling your holiday to-do list, remember to keep a water bottle nearby. <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/article/health/check-your-fluid-levels/">Drinking 7-8 glasses of water every day is ideal for optimal health</a>, according to Ayurveda.</p>
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The countdown to the holiday season has begun, which means many of us are already planning Thanksgiving dinners and drafting letters to Santa. If all of this is a bit overwhelming (and how could it not be?), the solution is NOT to take time away from your mat.

5 Ways to Stay Energized During the Holiday Season