It’s that time of the week again when we eagerly await the Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra to warm our procrastination chills with her early Monday morning Yoga inspiration. Fueling our enthusiasm, Shilpa served up the perfect Monday motivation and fitness inspo to “prepare mind, body and soul for a fantastic day ahead” with 3 yoga asanas as we start a new work week.
Taking to her social media account, as has been her weekly routine for over a year now, Shilpa shared a video straight from her garden that gave fans and fitness enthusiasts a glimpse of her robust yet relaxing workout. Wearing a black tank top layered with a pink slash-sleeved top knotted above the waist, Shilpa teamed it with a pair of tights and pulled her locks up into a high ponytail for the athleisure look.
Standing on a yoga mat spread out on the grass, Shilpa performed Yoga Tree Pose followed by Warrior Pose and finished with Dancer Pose. She shared in the caption: “Nothing better than starting the day with yoga. Prepare your mind, body and soul for a fantastic day ahead (sic).”
Shilpa added, “So, I opted to start my day with Vrikshasana followed by Virbhadrasana III pose to get into Natrajasana (sic).” Speaking about the health benefits of this exercise routine, Shilpa said: “It strengthens the joints in the ankles, hips and legs. It also improves balance, posture and flexibility, concentration and focus, and mind-body coordination. Inhaling fresh oxygen is a fantastic advantage. Happy Monday! …. #MondayMotivation #SwasthRahoMastRaho #SSApp #SimpleSoulful #yoga #yogasehihoga #yogisofinstagram #FitIndiaMovement (sic).”
1. Vrikshasana or Tree Pose:
Method: Balance on one leg, with the other leg bent and resting on your inner thigh. Extend your hands above your head and point them straight up.
Bring them together in anjali mudra. Look into the distance, shift your weight to your left leg while keeping your right knee bent in a half-lotus position and hold for a few seconds before releasing and repeating the same with your alternate leg.
Profits: This asana helps balance the mind and body. It strengthens the legs and is an excellent hip opener as it helps the body establish pelvic stability and strengthens the hip and leg bones.
Shifting weight from your entire body to each leg strengthens the ligaments and tendons in your feet. It also helps strengthen the thighs, calves, and ankles and helps improve concentration.
Precautions: This asana should be avoided by those who suffer from vertigo, migraine or insomnia problems.
2. Virbhadrasana or posture of the warrior:
Method: Stand with your legs 4 to 5 feet apart. Place your right foot at a 90-degree angle with your toes pointing out while keeping your left foot at a 45-degree angle. Bring your hands to shoulder level and keep them parallel to the ground.
Bend your right knee and look towards your right hand. Keep your hips square and your right thigh parallel to the ground. Hold the pose for 10 to 15 seconds, then release the pose.
Profits: Virabhadrasana II or Warrior Pose 2 energizes tired limbs and opens the chest and lungs in addition to stretching the hips, groin and shoulders and improving stability and balance. It also stimulates the abdominal organs.
3. Natrajasana or dancer’s posture:
Method: Stand up straight with your legs together and hold a stick in your right hand in front of you. Inhale and bend your left knee from behind.
Exhale and with your left hand, grasp your ankle as you lift your left leg with the toes pointing toward the ceiling. At the same time, press your ankle against your body and hold for 10-15 seconds before releasing.
Profits: Natarajasana develops greater strength and flexibility in the body with each practice, strengthens the core and back muscles thus improving balance. It stretches the chest, shoulders, quads, and the front of the body, including the core, and strengthens the upper back, quads, ankles, and feet.
Precautions: Those who suffer from vertigo, migraines, insomnia problems, neck or back injuries or low/high blood pressure should consult their doctor before performing these exercises.
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