The style diva gives her favourite, easy-to-do asanas and their benefits for a fitter and healthier lifestyle.
Yoga essentially defines the balance of the spirit and the mind. It is a state where our body and breathing move together in a beautiful dance. As Yoga enthusiasts across countries practice the centuries-old fitness ritual, Reebok influencer Malaika Arora, decodes her yoga mantra!
The style diva gives her favourite, easy-to-do asanas and their benefits for a fitter and healthier lifestyle.
Lotus Position (Padmasana)
Padmasana or Lotus position is a cross-legged yoga posture which helps deepen meditation by calming the mind and alleviating various physical ailments. A regular practice of this posture aids in overall blossoming of the practitioner, just like a lotus; and hence the name Padmasana
Sit on the floor and stretch your legs, your legs should be straight in front
Hold the right leg in both the hands, fold the legs slowly and place it on your left thigh. Ensure that your feet should touch your navel
Fold the left knee and hold it with both hands and place it on the right thigh close to the other. (At this point your both knees should touch the floor and the foot should face upwardly)
Your spinal cord should be erect, your both hands should be together or put the palms facing upside on the knee joints and the thumb must touch your index finger and the other fingers should face the upward.
Breathing process should be slowly – slowly and deeply. (Inhale and Exhale) and focus on your breathing
Speaking on the yoga posture, she reveals, “Padmasana is my favourite Yoga asana. It requires the focus of mind and concentration power. This asana signifies balance between the mind, body and soul by nurturing your whole self. It stimulates the flow of energy in body and when practised frequently it will build your ability to concentrate in other situations off the mat!”
Sun Salutation (Suryanamakar)
Prayer pose – Pranamasana
Raised arms pose – Hastauttanasana
Hand to foot pose – Hasta Padasana
Equestrian pose- Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Stick pose- Dandasana
Salute with eight parts or points – Ashtanga Namaskara
Cobra pose – Bhujangasana
Mountain pose – Parvatasana
Equestrian pose- Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Hand to foot pose – Hasta Padasana
Raised Arms Pose- Hastauttanasana
Standing Mountain pose – Tadasana
On Suryanamaskar, Malaika Arora says “Suryanamaskar is a full body workout as it massages, detoxifies, and stimulates almost every organ of the human body. It improves your blood circulation that aids in bringing back the glow on your face; hence ensuring both physical and mental well-being. It is an incredible link between the warming-up poses and the intense yoga asanas. For me, Suryanamskar is my complete workout package”