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‘Swasth raho, mast raho’: Shilpa Shetty shows yoga asanas for a healthy routine

Shilpa Shetty’s #MondayMotivation posts are a treat for yoga lovers. And this time around, she has some ideas for asanas for a healthy routine.
Get rid of Monday blues with Shilpa Shetty. Image courtesy: Shilpa shetty | Instagram
Aayushi Gupta Published: 13 Dec 2021, 16:00 pm IST
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Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra is known for her love for fitness, especially yoga. The mommy-of-two doesn’t just keep herself fit but often shares her secrets with her fans through social media. In fact, her Instagram feed is a treasure trove of fitness and wellness hacks that she uses to look and feel fabulous.

Shilpa shares her love for yoga with her fans by demonstrating asanas every Monday for some #MondayMotivation. This week, she took Instagram to share a video of herself performing Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana (one-legged down dog pose) going into Dhanurasana (bow pose). According to her, these asanas will help us to start the week on the right and healthy note. 

Shilpa Shetty loves sharing her fitness diaries with fans. Image courtesy: @theshilpashetty

“After a rather busy week of continuous travel and work, it’s time to get into a healthy routine again. Aur woh, buss yoga se hi hoga! So, I practised the Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana going into Dhanurasana,” Shilpa captioned her post.

Not just that, Shilpa also had something to share about the benefits of these yoga poses.

“It works on strengthening the ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and wrist joints; helping in enhancing a range of motions. Moreover, apart from stretching the hamstring, hip flexors, and glutes; it also improves the alignment, body posture, and blood circulation,” she added.

Shilpa warned her fans that in case you suffer from high blood pressure or related issues, or have suffered an injury to the back, arms, or shoulders; then you must avoid practising these yoga asanas.

She concluded by saying, “Swasth Raho, Mast Raho.”

Check out her post here:

Want to know how you can perform Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana and Dhanurasana? Follow these steps

To perform Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana or one-legged down dog pose:

  1. Start in downward dog pose with your hands and feet pressed firmly against the mat and your hips up and back.
  2. Inhale as you lift your right leg up, keeping it straight and in line with your spine.
  3. Stay in one legged downward dog pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute and then repeat with the opposite leg.

To get in Dhanurasana or bow pose:

  1. Begin by lying down on your stomach, bend your knees and hold your ankles with your palms. 
  2. Have a strong grip.
  3. Lift your legs and arms as high as you can. 
  4. Look up and hold the posture for a while.

So, ladies check out Shilpa’s post today and get that much needed Monday motivation to continue on your health and wellness journey. 

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Aayushi Gupta

Aayushi Gupta is a health writer with a special interest in trends related to diet, fitness, beauty and intimate health. With around 2 years of experience in the wellness industry, she is connected to leading experts and doctors to provide our readers with factually correct information. ...Read More

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