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Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
12 Surya Namaskar poses Malaika Arora swears by for her perfectly toned body
Malaika Arora has been a part of the showbiz for several years. The actress is celebrated not just for her career but also for her unwavering commitment to health and fitness, with yoga being a central part of her regimen. At 51, she maintains an outstanding physique that many find aspirational. Malaika follows a rigorous and varied exercise routine and balanced diet with an emphasis on mental wellness. She actively promotes yoga and wellness. Speaking of yoga, the fitness icon performs Surya Namaskar for her perfectly toned body. Malaika Arora performing 12 poses of Surya Namaskar On Monday, Malaika Arora took to Instagram to share a video of traditional Surya Namaskar. The actress can be seen performing 12 yoga poses inside a room with her furry friend on her side. She is sporting a bralette and shorts during the yoga session. The dancer-model begins Surya Namaskar with Pranamasana, which is also known as Prayer Pose. In this pose, yoga practitioners stand with their feet kept together. Then they join hands in a prayer position. This pose improves mental peace, activation of the heart chakra, and enhanced muscle strength and posture. She then performs Hasta Uttanasana, in which a practitioner is required to raise his/her arms. Next in line comes Padahastasana, also called Hand to Foot Pose. Don't miss Cobra Pose and Mountain Pose Other yoga postures include Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose), Dandasana (Stick Pose/Plank), Ashtanga Namaskara (Eight-Limbed Salute), Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Parvatasana (Mountain Pose), Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose), and Padahastasana (Hand to Foot Pose). The Chaiyya Chaiyya star concludes it with Hasta Uttanasana followed by Pranamasana. Malaika Arora calls yoga 'sacred mantra' In her Instagram post, the 51-year-old actress called yoga a 'sacred mantra' and shared the benefits of performing these postures. 'Surya Namaskar is not just a physical practice; it's a sacred mantra. Each breath attunes you to solar energy, awakening your Sushumna Nadi (right nostril or sun), dissolving inner fog, and syncing your rhythm with nature's eternal flow. Done with awareness, it becomes a moving prayer—a daily offering to the light within and around you (sic),' her caption reads. So, this is the secret of Malaika Arora's ageless beauty, flexibility, and strength.
India Gazette
21-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Manipur: Air Sqn NCC cadets, officials perform Yoga at Marjing Polo Statue
Imphal East (Manipur) [India], June 21 (ANI): NCC cadets and officials of Manipur's 1(M) Air Squadron performed Yoga at the Marjing Polo Statue on Saturday, participating in the nationwide push for promoting Yoga and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Aerial view of the polo statue showed various students with their Yoga mats performing various 'mudras' (different hand and finger placements) and performing multiple asanas, including the Dandasana and Virasana. One of the student participants said that the students performed at least 10 different hand placements along with the officials, highlighting how the exercises can improve flexibility. 'At first, we thought our program would not happen due to the rain, but then it stopped, so we started we have done around 10 mudras, which gives us a chance to increase our flexibility too,' the cadet said. When asked about her yoga experience, she said that she has been doing it regularly for a long time, which has helped her perform asanas easily this time too. Earlier today, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while extending his greetings on the 11th International Day of Yoga, noted the widespread enthusiasm among people for yoga. 'Today, Yoga Day was celebrated in Assam. There was a lot of enthusiasm among the people. Everyone listened to PM Modi's speech... I congratulate all on International Day of Yoga 2025,' Sarma told reporters after participating in a yoga session in Baksa as part of the International Day of Yoga celebrations. In a post on X, the Assam Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making yoga a global movement. 'Yoga calms our mind & rejuvenates our body. It is a practice we've inherited from our ancestors and are teaching to the world. As the #YogaDay marks 11 years, we thank Adarniya @narendramodiji for making it a global movement,' Sarma said in the post. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the international community to embrace 'inner peace' as a 'global policy' and make yoga a collective global responsibility. Earlier, speaking at the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Visakhapatnam, the Prime Minister called upon countries to adopt yoga not just as a personal or cultural practice, but as a unifying force for humanity. The Prime Minister said, 'I would like to take this opportunity to urge the global community on this important occasion to let this International Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity. Let this be the day when inner peace becomes a global policy, where yoga is embraced not just as a personal practice, but as a powerful tool for global partnership and unity. Let every country and every society make yoga a shared responsibility, a common contribution toward collective well-being.' The event was held along the scenic Visakhapatnam coastline, with Indian Navy ships stationed near the shore, adding to the grandeur of the celebration. PM Modi was joined by lakhs of yoga enthusiasts, residents, and dignitaries from Andhra Pradesh. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
5 yoga asanas to build immunity and reduce fatigue during malaria: Expert shares tips
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that becomes more rampant during the summer season. Fever, chills, muscle pain, and fatigue are some of the common symptoms of malaria. However, to start the process of healing from it, it is essential to build immunity and reduce muscle fatigue. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa said, 'Practicing yoga during malaria helps in recovery by reducing stress, improving blood circulation and boosting immunity. As the body becomes very weak, all the asanas must be performed in a gentle manner and any pose that causes strain should be avoided.' Also read | World Malaria Day 2025: Know how malaria can affect your heart Here are five yoga asanas to boost immunity and reduce fatigue: Formation: Sit down with your legs stretched forward. Fold your right leg and drop your right knee to the right side. Fold the other leg and cross your calf muscles. Straighten your back, breathe normally. Raise your arms upwards, shoulder distance, palms facing each other. Hold this for 10 secs. Benefits: This asana works on the immune system and blood circulation. It makes the neck active and enhances brain function which is favorable and positive. Formation: Begin by standing straight with your arms by the side. Lean forward, bend your knees and gently place them on the floor. Place your pelvis on heels and point your toes outward. Place your palms facing upwards on your knees. Straighten your back and move forward. Hold this asana for 10 secs. Benefits: This asana aids digestion and helps to build immunity. Formation: Begin with Dandasana. Extend your arms upwards and keep your spine erect. Exhale and empty your stomach, bend forward, lower your arms and grip your big toes with your fingers. Try to touch your knees with your nose. Hold for 5 secs. Benefits: It should be practiced in Shant Gati(slowly), it calms the mind and acts as a stress reliever. Formation: Sit down with your legs forward. Bend your knees and bring soles of feet together, knees dropping outwards. Hold feet with hands. Exhale and gently bend forward. Hold it for 5 secs. Benefits: This asana relieves fatigue and stimulates abdominal organs. Formation: Walk in 8 shape, first from south to north and then from north to south. You can practice for 1 min into 3 sets, morning, afternoon and evening. Also read | New to yoga? Expert shares beginner-friendly asanas and how to build a routine Benefits: This is a powerful ancient practice from the Himalayas, blending movement, breath and awareness. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
