Shilpa Shetty is a prominent face in the fitness world and has always been considered one of Bollywood’s fittest mothers. The actress, who has been touted for her ultimate dedication to health and wellness, often motivates her followers through social media with her regular workout sessions, which range from yoga and gym to Pilates. After the festive binge during Diwali, Shetty is back to intense workout sessions.
The 49-year-old actress recently took to Instagram and shared an adorable video of her indulging in a yoga session with her darling daughter Samisha. She captioned the video humorously, “The balancing actMommy—Daughter Yoga time Goal: Burning those Diwali calories.”
The various yoga asanas followed in continuity by the mother-daughter pair included Surya Namaskar, a cycle of twelve poses that move in flowing motions to rejuvenate both body and mind. The exercise started with Pranamasana (Prayer Pose) and continued through Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose), Dandasana (Plank Pose), Ashtanga Namaskara (Eight-Limbed Pose), Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), and finally Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog).
Surya Namaskar, or sun salutation, provides a variety of benefits from the point of view of the body and the mind. Some of the key benefits are as follows:
Weight Loss: Surya Namaskar can help shed a few pounds when incorporated into an exercise routine. While the approximate calorie burn in one cycle of the above series is 13.9 calories, during a full session, repeating it twelve times, about 416 calories are burned off. In addition, it enhances metabolism and digestion.
Improved Strength: This practice comprehensively builds flexibility, strength, and stamina. These manifold postures and breathing are involved in Surya Namaskar’s stretch muscles, boosting overall physical strength and flexibility.
Improved Blood Circulation: Performing Surya Namaskar promotes healthy blood circulation and helps to remove toxic substances from the system to maintain overall health.
Mental Well-being: A major benefit of Surya Namaskar is its ability to affect an individual’s mental health. It can lower the rate of stress and anxiety since the sensation produced creates a release of endorphins, thus providing a feeling of euphoria.
Better Posture: With consistency in practice, Surya Namaskar will improve body posture and alignment. This will aid in preventing backaches and maintaining the spine’s health.
If you are a beginner, it is better to do Surya Namaskar under the guidance of a qualified yoga instructor, which will reduce the chances of injury. As Shilpa Shetty shows here, incorporate this into daily routines for a healthier lifestyle and productive time spent with loved ones.
