Koel Mallick embraces the spirit of yoga on International Yoga Day: ‘Be fit, be happy'
As the world came together to celebrate
International Yoga Day
on June 21, Bengali cinema's favourite star
Koel Mallick
took a moment to share a personal message of wellness and positivity with her followers. Posting a video of herself engaged in yoga practice, Koel reflected on the deeper philosophy behind the ancient discipline.
'Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self! Happy International Yoga Day!!!! Be fit, be happy!!!' she wrote, blending motivation with mindfulness.
Clad in comfortable workout gear, she could be seen flowing effortlessly through the asanas, embodying calm, grace, and focus.
This isn't the first time Koel has championed fitness and holistic living. Known for striking a balance between her busy acting career and personal well-being, she has often spoken about how yoga and disciplined workouts help her stay grounded.
For her, yoga is not just about flexibility or physical strength, but a path to mental clarity and emotional balance.
Fans responded warmly to her post, flooding the comments with heart emojis, words of encouragement, and sharing how they too have embraced yoga in their lives.
International Yoga Day, first proposed by India at the United Nations in 2014, has grown into a global movement encouraging people to discover the transformative power of yoga—not just as exercise, but as a holistic way of life.
Koel's heartfelt message this year resonates with that very idea: that true fitness isn't just about the body, but about aligning the mind, heart, and spirit. And in her words, it's ultimately about choosing happiness.
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