From mirror selfies and duck faces to shoulder smoulders and T-Rex hands, there are new trends popping up everyday to garner the most number of likes on social media. And Instagram itself is a minefield when it comes to decoding these different poses by everybody from Celebrities and models to bloggers and Insta-stars! The Insta-Sit, seems to be the latest fad among models and stars across the globe.

The pose, characterised by sitting down and outstretching one leg while tucking the other leg behind it in a casual way, has seemed to hit it off on the photo-sharing social media portal. This season, most people are rocking the Insta sit which seems to have a number of photographic benefits! Apart from the illusion of lengthening your body, the hugely flattering pose also seems to be a fool-proof way of slimming limbs in pictures. The angled pose is all about being relaxed, yet posing. And the bends in the body add to the relaxed vibe, which the look is all about.

Nearly everything about this pose fits the relaxed vibe, which gives it an extra edge and makes it more appealing for people to look at. “I think people are over the red carpet like poses on Instagram now. It’s all about being more casual and natural. That’s what this trend is about – you are extremely comfortable without trying too hard and that’s what is hitting it off with people. My fans keep telling me that they want to see more of my chilled out looks and these are the ones that garner more likes as well.  The Insta-Sit is garnering attention because it does give off a very casual and relaxed feel especially if taken by a pool or beach or while travelling,” opines Sandalwood actress Sharmeila Mandre.