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News18
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajkummar Rao To Neha Dhupia: Stars Bend, Stretch And Shine On International Yoga Day
Last Updated: Rajkummar Rao is also a fitness fanatic, and yoga is an integral part of his routine. There's no denying that Bollywood actresses have vouched for yoga to boost their physical and mental well-being. On the occasion of International Yoga Day, several stars took to social media to express their heartfelt connection to the art. While sharing inspiring glimpses of practising the art, they also penned special notes to talk about their undeniable love for yoga. Neha Dhupia View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neha Dhupia (@nehadhupia) In several interviews, the actress has opened up about her innate love for yoga. On Yoga Day, she didn't miss out on giving fans a peek into her personal yoga journey. Practising alongside her children and yoga coach, Neha shared a warm post that read, " I do yoga with my world … Also, #yoga changed my world …Wishing everyone health, happiness and peace on #internationaldayofyoga. Also this is just the most beautiful coincidence … Happy birthday to my #yoga guru @rohitflowyoga … thank you for sharing your practice with me sir." Nikita Dutta View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nikita Dutta (@nikifying) On International Yoga Day, the Jewel Thief actress wowed fans through her stunning pictures. She dropped a bunch of pictures showcasing her adeptness in asanas. The carousel showed the actress doing Chakrasana, Gomukhasana, Shirshasana, Paschimottanasana, Sarvangasana and many more. 'If I had to point at one thing that kept my life going, it would be yoga. It's never too late to embrace this practise. Happy yoga day," she captioned. Nimrat Kaur View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nimrat Kaur (@nimratofficial) Clad in a sea-green athleisure set, Nimrat Kaur turned heads with her powerful poses in the picturesque surroundings. The post, shared on Instagram, showed the actress executing all those amazing postures, from sarvangasana to sirsasana, giving fans some serious fitness goals. Alongside the pictures and videos, her caption read, 'योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्" — Yoga is a skill in action. Yoga is not just poses, it's the power of mind over matter. Not just flexibility, but focus. India's ancient Vedic wisdom continues to gift humanity the world over with the balance of breath, body and being. Happy International Yoga Day everyone…let's stretch deeper into stillness, strength and self-awareness. Yoga for One Earth, One Health. P.S. The last slide is where yoga leads me each time – standing tall and smiling wide!" Rajkummar Rao View this post on Instagram A post shared by RajKummar Rao (@rajkummar_rao) Rajkummar Rao is also a fitness fanatic, and yoga is an integral part of his routine. The actor often shares glimpses of himself practicing yoga to increase flexibility and overall endurance. On this special occasion, he participated in an event and shared, 'Gratitude. Discipline. Stillness. Yoga gives me all three. This #IDY2025, let's flow together as one. @ministryofayush Thank you @ Mumbai for inviting me for the event. #InternationalDayOfYoga." Happy International Yoga Day! First Published:


Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
International Yoga Day 2025: From Kareena Kapoor to Shilpa Shetty, Bollywood celebs who are strong inspiration to make Yoga part of your healthy lifestyle
When it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, Bollywood celebrities also hail yoga, and several of them praise it for improving their physical and mental health. So, if you are willing to choose a healthy lifestyle and well-being, take inspiration from these Bollywood celebrities who have made it part of their everyday practice to embrace holistic wellness and reduce stress. Yoga has numerous physical and mental health benefits, including better posture, flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness. It is not just meant for fitness, but an essential tool for inner peace and harmony. Recognising its relevance, June 21 is celebrated worldwide as International Yoga Day. When it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, Bollywood celebrities also hail yoga, and several of them praise it for improving their physical and mental health. So, if you are willing to choose a healthy lifestyle and well-being, take inspiration from these Bollywood celebrities who have made it part of their everyday practice to embrace holistic wellness and reduce stress. Kareena Kapoor Khan Kareena Kapoor Khan turn heads with her gorgeous looks and enviable an extreme fitness enthusiast, has always been an inspiration to many people who want to live a healthy lifestyle. The mother of two often justifies that age is just a number and she is an inspirtai for others. The 'Crew' actress keep inspiring her fans for adopting Yoga as as a lifetime practice for holistic wellness. She has shared a post practicing Chakrasana, also known as the Wheel Pose, which is good for flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. Malaika Arora Malaika Arora's love for yoga reflects in her healthy is a true fitness enthusiast and never misses a chance to share glimpses of her workout routine and often posts videos and pictures of her doing yoga on her social media to motivate fans to roll out their yoga often impresses everyone with her toned figure and fitness routines, and she gives full credit to Yoga. Milind Soman Actor Milind Soman has been a fitness icon for decades now. The model has been always vocal about his belief in a simple and healthy lifestyle and he has redefined fitness at his age which has impressed everyone. He posts videos and pictures of performing Yoga asanas showing his firm belief in it for attaining physical and mental balance. In his post from the recent visit of Maldives with Ankita Konwar, he shared glimpses of his exciting scuba and yoga sessions. Shilpa Shetty The timeless beauty credits Yoga for her bright skin and toned figure. Shilpa, a yoga enthusiast, frequently posts videos of her yoga regimen on Instagram . She is well-known for promoting yoga as a comprehensive approach to fitness and health. In a video that she shared on her Instagram handle, Shilpa can be seen doing three yoga asanas, namely the Dhanurasana or the Bow Pose; Setu Bandhasana or the Bridge Pose; and Chakrasana or the Wheel Pose. Karan Singh Grover For Karan Singh Grover fitness goes beyond just physical training, it's about mental well-being too. While he is well-known for his strength training and cardiovascular routines, he also prioritises yoga in his fitness regimen. Recently, he shared a video of doing headstand and also pointed out the benefits includuding - "calm the mind, alleviate stress and depression, activate the pituitary and pineal glands, stimulate the lymphatic system, strengthen the upper body, spine, and core, enhance lung capacity, stimulate and strengthen abdominal organs, boost digestion, alleviate symptoms of menopause, prevent headache" Yoga, an ancient practice with roots in India, has spread beyond geographical and cultural barriers to become a worldwide phenomenon. Yoga is celebrated for its many advantages, including improved physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. So, this International Yoga Day, let's turn to yoga and make it part of our fitness regimes.


India.com
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
International Yoga Day 2025: From Kareena Kapoor To Milind Soman, Bollywood Stars Who Swear By Yoga For Fitness, Wellness And Inner Peace
New Delhi: Yoga has numerous physical and mental health benefits, including better posture, flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness. It is not just meant for fitness, but an essential tool for inner peace and harmony. Recognising its relevance, June 21 is celebrated worldwide as International Yoga Day. When it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, Bollywood celebrities also hail yoga, and several of them praise it for improving their physical and mental health. So, if you are willing to choose a healthy lifestyle and well-being, take inspiration from these Bollywood celebrities who have made it part of their everyday practice to embrace holistic wellness and reduce stress. Kareena Kapoor Khan Kareena Kapoor Khan turns heads with her gorgeous looks and enviable an extreme fitness enthusiast, has always been an inspiration to many people who want to live a healthy lifestyle. The mother of two often justifies that age is just a number and she is an inspirtai for others. The 'Crew' actress keep inspiring her fans for adopting Yoga as as a lifetime practice for holistic wellness. She has shared a post practicing Chakrasana, also known as the Wheel Pose, which is good for flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. Malaika Arora Malaika Arora's love for yoga reflects in her healthy is a true fitness enthusiast and never misses a chance to share glimpses of her workout routine and often posts videos and pictures of her doing yoga on her social media to motivate fans to roll out their yoga often impresses everyone with her toned figure and fitness routines, and she gives full credit to Yoga. Milind Soman Actor Milind Soman has been a fitness icon for decades now. The model has been always vocal about his belief in a simple and healthy lifestyle and he has redefined fitness at his age which has impressed everyone. He posts videos and pictures of performing Yoga asanas showing his firm belief in it for attaining physical and mental balance. In his post from the recent visit of Maldives with Ankita Konwar, he shared glimpses of his exciting scuba and yoga sessions. Shilpa Shetty The timeless beauty credits Yoga for her bright skin and toned figure. Shilpa, a yoga enthusiast, frequently posts videos of her yoga regimen on Instagram. She is well-known for promoting yoga as a comprehensive approach to fitness and health. In a video that she shared on her Instagram handle, Shilpa can be seen doing three yoga asanas, namely the Dhanurasana or the Bow Pose; Setu Bandhasana or the Bridge Pose; and Chakrasana or the Wheel Pose. Karan Singh Grover For Karan Singh Grover fitness goes beyond just physical training, it's about mental well-being too. While he is well-known for his strength training and cardiovascular routines, he also prioritises yoga in his fitness regimen. Recently, he shared a video of doing headstand and also pointed out the benefits includuding - "calm the mind, alleviate stress and depression, activate the pituitary and pineal glands, stimulate the lymphatic system, strengthen the upper body, spine, and core, enhance lung capacity, stimulate and strengthen abdominal organs, boost digestion, alleviate symptoms of menopause, prevent headache" Yoga, an ancient practice with roots in India, has spread beyond geographical and cultural barriers to become a worldwide phenomenon. Yoga is celebrated for its many advantages, including improved physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. So, this International Yoga Day, let's turn to yoga and make it part of our fitness regimes.


Pink Villa
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
7 powerful yoga poses for real results ft Shilpa Shetty's perfect headstand
Bollywood actresses like Alia Bhatt, Shilpa Shetty, Malaika Arora, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and more have trusted yoga when it comes to maintaining their fit bodies. Besides a healthy diet, practicing yoga helps not only to stay fit and healthy but also calms the mind and leaves a calming effect throughout the body. Well then, let's check out these 6 actresses who prefer some of the most helpful morning yoga poses! Alia Bhatt's Kapotasana Alia Bhatt loves doing the Kapotasana or pigeon pose for her yoga schedules. It is done by kneeling the back-bend which is extremely effective for improving flexibility, movement of body and strengthening the back. Additionally, it also helps relieve stress, calm the mind and body and improves lung functioning and breathing issues. Malaika Arora's Surya Namaskar Nothing beats doing the Surya Namaskar pose and Malaika Arora swears by it and its benefits. The diva makes sure to include it as a part of her yoga schedule. It helps to improve flexibility, strength and cardiovascular health. It also helps naturally detoxify the body and enables more energy throughout the nervous system, making one feel more agile and active. Kareena Kapoor's Setu Bandhasana Kareena Kapoor has been practicing yoga for a long time now, especially after going through two pregnancies. The actress has gotten back to shape and has been more fit, all thanks to her dedication to yoga. The diva loves striking the Setu Bandhasana or the bridge pose. It tightens and strengthens the back and core muscles and improves spinal flexibility. It also boosts digestion and promotes good blood circulation. Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Bakasana Bakasana or the crow pose promotes all round benefits for the body and Samantha Ruth Prabhu has mastered it like no other. With the body being balanced only on the hands and knees resting on elbows, it helps aid the core strength. Moreover, it enhances the stability of the body, improves concentration and reduces stress and anxiety. Shilpa Shetty's headstand Considered an OG veteran of yoga, Shilpa Shetty has been an advocate of yoga for body wellness for so long now. While she has made it a part of her lifestyle now, the diva loves doing the headstand pose. She has perfected it over multiple attempts, since it requires complete body flexibility. In that inverted position of the body, it helps boost blood circulation to the brain, enhancing focus and clarity. It tightens the core and the upper body. Kiara Advani's Chakrasana Kiara Advani has been known to have one of the fittest bodies among her contemporaries. The diva believes in the benefits of yoga for her physical and emotional well-being. One of her much-loved poses is the Chakrasana or the wheel pose. Being a full-back bend posture, it requires immense strength of the spine as well as that in the upper body. Bipasha Basu's Adho Mukha Svanasana Bipasha Basu is quite mindful of her fitness goals and she never skips her yoga lessons. She is often joined by her husband Karan Singh Grover and daughter Devi in combined efforts. One of her favourite poses is the dog pose or Adho Mukha Svanasana improves flexibility by working on the hamstrings and calves. It also strengthens bones and joints.