Malaika Arora and her love for yoga is not a secret. The actress soaked in the "winter sun" with some yoga stretches. Inspired enough? Keep reading.
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Malaika's wellness instructor Jahnavi Patwardhan recently shared a video on Instagram where she was seen basking under the winter sun along with the actress, practicing a few asanas. Malaika started her morning workout session with body stretches. Sitting on a yoga mat, she kept her hands at the back and stretched her body upwards. Next, she switched positions and executed a flawless seated toe touch. Her final exercise was alternate nostril breathing, a type of pranayam. To wrap things up, Malaika took measured breaths while placing her hands on her chest.
The winter season is synonymous with body stiffness. It causes a sensation of tightness, reduced mobility and discomfort in the muscles or joints. To alleviate this condition, here are 5 yoga asanas that you must incorporate in your well-being diaries:
1. Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
The cat-cow pose is an excellent posture for easing tension and enhancing spinal flexibility. It helps in improving the posture, reducing back discomfort and warming up the body for additional activities. This asana also caters to better digestion and blood circulation.
2. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
The downward-facing dog pose is ideal for stretching multiple parts of your body (calves, hamstrings, spine and shoulders). Muscles can feel tight and itchy in winter. But this yoga asana will increase blood flow, build arm-shoulder strength and release built-up tension, supporting overall mobility.
3. Garland Pose (Malasana)
A type of deep squat, the garland pose releases hip tension, an area prone to stiffness in the cold weather. It enhances hip flexibility and builds strength in the knees and ankles. Say goodbye to lower back tightness with the garland pose
4. Thread the Needle (Parsva Balasana)
This yoga asana promotes better mobility in the shoulders and spine and even calms the nervous system. Thread the Needle encourages deeper breathing.
5. Low Lunge Twist (Parivrtta Anjaneyasana)
Not only will the activity improve your spinal mobility but it can also stretch your quads, hips and hamstrings. The twisting motion helps in detoxifying the body.
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