Most people will spend some of their days dehydrated, without even realising it. You lose water when you go to the bathroom, sweat, and even when you breathe.
Your body is composed of roughly 60% water. That means when we are dehydrated we are affecting the performance of the majority of our body. Being just 2% dehydrated can start to hinder your body’s ability to perform. It can slow the activity of enzymes in the body, including ones responsible for the production of energy. Every cell in your body needs water to function – your body uses water to maintain temperature, transport nutrients throughout the body, remove waste from the body, and even to help lubricate joints.
Symptoms of dehydration include:
• Thirst
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• Fatigue
In addition to water, your body loses electrolytes when it sweats. Your body’s cells use electrolytes to carry electrical impulses that help your cells communicate with each other. Drinking coconut water is an excellent way to replenish electrolytes.
HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE! Make this your mantra
>If you are someone that finds it hard to drink a lot of water, try adding lemon or cucumber slices, raspberries or mint to your water for extra flavour to drink throughout the day.
>When choosing tea, seek an option with little or no caffeine as caffeine increases risk of dehydration.
>Fruits are a source of water – watermelon, honeydew or oranges are a nutritious and enjoyable way to hydrate yourself.
>Vegetables such as celery, cucumbers, capsicum, tomatoes and lettuce are nutrient rich and provide water to your body.
Hydrated Yogis = Happy Yogis & Happy bodies
Pure Sukha Yoga 
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