12th International Yoga Day: How Malaika Arora uses yoga to stay fit, flexible and fabulous at 52

Malaika Arora looks stunning and gorgeous at 52 years.

But how has the actress maintained her physique over the time?Today, as the world celebrates the 12th International Yoga Day, let's see what Malaika Arora preached about yoga all these years.Committed to her fitness routine Malaika often is seen focusing on core-strength and flexibility.

But it does not only focus on those aspects; instead it also combines balance, strength, spine, hip mobility, mental calm and posture alignment.

Her workouts are easily accessible for many women to whom she stands as an inspiration.

Following her path is a holistic approach towards life that brings immense physical progress.Once in an interview with The Bombay Times, she said “Honestly there were days when I couldn't even bend down and touch my toes.

I was frustrated as I was unable to push myself.

I didn't give up and I had no choice but to take it slow,” while talking about her recovery from Covid-19.In 2022, Malaika had a car accident which followed by her leaving yoga for some time.

The actor had revealed that after the car accident, she could not get back to yoga immediately.

For a long time, she was sticking to the basics.

However, she knew that once she got back to yoga, it would make “a great difference to my mental and physical state”.She said, “My body went through a lot of shock [post the accident] and needed time to recover," to India Today. in.

She added “one thing I kept asking my doctor was when I could go back to my yoga practice” as reported by The Indian Express.Surya NamaskarMalaika Arora often shares her yoga practices on Instagram.

The actor had been seen practising surya namaskar which is a traditional early sunrise practice honouring Surya as the source of energy and light for the world.The posture generally involves a sequence of twelve poses, including a symmetrical standing pose (tadasana), lifting the arms, bending to touch the earth, a lunge, the V--shaped asana, a prone pose which flows into an upward--facing lift of the chest, followed by a return to the V-shaped asana, another lunge, and once again touching the earth in a forward bend, then lifting the arms, and returning to the initial standing pose.

Through each cycle of the series, you move backward, then forward.Malaika has correctly named it as the “warrior flow upgrade”.BhujangasanaMalaika Arora has engaged herself in this asana as well, which is commonly known as cobra pose.

It is a type of yoga where one performs the posture that resembles a cobra raising its hood.It is a gentle backbend often practiced in yoga sequences such as the Sun Salutation.To perform this one has to lie flat on their stomach, with their legs extended behind them.

It follows by placing palms under the shoulders, elbows close to the body.Then the process begins: inhalation and slowly lifting head, chest, and upper abdomen off the floor.

The breath should be held for at least 15-20 seconds.It improves spinal strength, core strength and flexibility across several body parts.GomukhasanaThis asana stretches your whole body.

It is a seated posture in which the legs and arms are positioned in a way that resembles the face of a cow.This asana can be done by sitting with legs extended in front of the individual and then bending knees and stacking one knee directly over the other.

Slowly the process follows by raising one arm overhead and bending it behind back.Then, to continue one has to bring the other arm behind their back from below and clasp fingers.

Keeping the spine straight and breathing deeply one has to hold it for 20–30 seconds, then switch sides.It stretches the shoulders, chest, arms, hips, and thighs, improves posture and spinal alignment.

The Gomukhasana enhances flexibility in the shoulder joints which relieves stiffness in the neck and upper back.

Malaika Arora is a fan of this as well.SetubandhasanaIn a number of Setubandhasana poses, Malaika was seen stretching chest, neck and spine.

This asana is mainly a back-bending yoga posture in which the body forms a bridge-like shape.

It is often practiced to strengthen the back, glutes, and legs while opening the chest.The body forms a bridge-like shape.

It is often practiced to strengthen the back, glutes, and legs while opening the chestBenefits include strengthening of the back, buttocks, and leg muscles.

It stretches the chest, neck, and spine which improves posture and spinal flexibility.It might help relieve mild stress and fatigue.Get the latest lifestyle news and trends.

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