Malaika Arora's Secret To A Healthy Mind And Body Is These 3 Asanas

Malaika Arora is one of the fittest stars of B-town. If you scroll through the actor's Instagram account, you can find all the inspiration you need to start your workout journey.

The actress maintains a healthy physique and works hard to bring balance between her body, mind and soul.

If you are looking for fitness motivation, Malaika Arora's fitness is all the inspiration you need to get in shape. On account of world health day, the fitness queen Malaika Arora shared 3 asanas that she practices regularly to maintain mind and body health.

Malika Arora shared a post on her Instagram Account, along with Sarva - Yoga Studios account, recommending 3 asanas that she practices regularly to maintain mind and body health.

"On account of world health day being just around the corner, consider this an intervention that some form of movement should be performed for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. @malaikaaroraofficial recommends 3 asanas that she practices regularly to maintain mind and body health."

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Take a look at her fitness secret Asanas and how to perform them:

1. Child Pose

Child Pose or Balasana is one of the most relaxing poses. Balasana, as the name suggests, can make you feel carefree, calm, and centred. It also helps in reducing stress and fatigue. This Asana is usually performed to energize you in between tough routines.

To perform this Asana:

• First bend your knees and sit keeping your hips on your heels.
• Then, with your hands by your sides or stretched out in front of you, rest your head on the mat.
• Hold the position while gently breathing and relax.

Child pose is not only great for stretching your spine but it also works wonders for your glutes, hamstrings, neck, and shoulder area.

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2. Warrior Pose

Virabhadrasana is another name for Warrior Pose. It was named after Virabhadra, a mythical warrior with a thousand arms, hair, and fiery eyes who was summoned by Lord Shiva to defeat an enemy.

This pose stretches the hips, groin and shoulders. This can also help in the improvement of stability and balance, as well as enhances respiration and blood circulation.

To perform this Asana:

• Firstly, stand straight and spread your legs upto 3 feet.
• Now raise both the hands upwards in line with the shoulders.
• After this rotate the toes of the right foot to 90 degrees.
• As soon as you bend the paw, the waist will fold in the same direction.
• Then bend the knees of the right leg slightly.
• Bring the waist in line with the knees.
• Bend the knee as much as you can.
• Keep in mind that you have to bend the right leg, the left leg should be straight.

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3. Bridge Pose

Bridge pose or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana is a reclined backbend as well as chest-opening yoga pose. It can calm our brain and body as well as is very effective for toning the thigh muscles and glutes.

To perform this Asana:

• Lie flat on a mat, while keeping your knees bent and feet flat, hip-width apart.
• Bring your arma on either side while palms should be facing downward.
• Press the feet into the floor, take a deep breath in and gently lift your hips.
• As you inhale, lift your glutes off the mat while contracting your lower back.
• Lift until the chest touches the chin. As you exhale, bring your back flat on the mat.
• Hold this position for a few seconds, then relax.

Perform these Asanas everyday to stay fit and live a healthier lifestyle.

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