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Dressed in a bright yellow athleisure outfit, the actress began her day by offering water to the sun. Then, she began her solid workout game by performing sun salutation, aka Surya Namaskar.
Surya Namaskar comprises 8 asanas woven into a sequence of 12 steps on each side.
Shilpa Shetty is undoubtedly a fitness fanatic, and yoga is an integral part of her routine. Her refreshing take on fitness and wellness is truly unmatched. Whether she is sweating it out at the gym with her intense workouts or practicing a yoga asana, the actress never disappoints fans with her workout diaries. Now, the actress has dropped a video where she was seen ‘Channeling the energy of the sun.’ Dressed in a bright yellow athleisure outfit, the actress began her day by offering water to the sun. Then, she began her solid workout game by performing sun salutation, aka Surya Namaskar.
Sharing the video, Shilpa Shetty wrote, “Channelling the energy of the sun with positivity and purpose this Monday. Let’s shine brighter!”
Benefits of Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
Sun Salutation, or Surya Namaskar, is a powerful yoga practice that offers a multitude of physical and mental health benefits. This asana comprises a total of 8 asanas woven into a sequence of 12 steps for each side. Let’s explore the advantages of why Sun Salutation has been considered for centuries.
Boosts Energy Levels: The dynamic movements engage multiple muscle groups, providing a natural energy boost. The controlled breathing during the Surya Namaskar oxygenates your body, increasing your attention and energy levels.
Improved Flexibility: Each pose in Surya Namaskar targets specific muscle groups, and the flowing sequence of poses stretches and lengthens the entire body, enhancing flexibility. The gentle stretching motions release tension in your joints and muscles, which reduces the risk of injuries, especially if you have a sedentary lifestyle.
Better Posture: Surya Namaskar helps align the spine and improve posture, especially for those having desk jobs. By strengthening the core and back muscles, this asana encourages an upright posture.
Improved Digestion: Certain poses in Surya Namaskar stimulate the digestive organs, aiding in better digestion. This can alleviate common digestive issues like bloating and constipation and help you stay healthy.
Weight Management: Regular practice can help burn calories effectively and maintain a healthy weight. It promotes weight loss by increasing your metabolism and encouraging fat loss.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety: When your body and mind are totally focused, you get a much-needed break that can help calm the mind and reduce stress.
Before this, the actress had our attention with a Monday Motivation where she started the week with Spinal Wave Flow. Dropping the video of her yoga session on Instagram, Shilpa demonstrated the pitch-perfect way to practice the Spinal Wave Flow. The clip showed the yogini starting the asana with her hands and feet on the yoga mat. She, then, begins in a child’s pose position, with her knees wide, hips sitting back, and arms stretching forward. Now, she curls her tailbone under and rolls forward into a cat pose while also breathing deeply.
Sharing the video, Shilpa explained, “The Spinal Wave Flow is a technique designed to release blockages in the spine and trigger a spinal wave. The goal of this movement is to create relief in the nervous system and encourage the body to release stressors.”
“It also serves as a reminder that, like waves, nothing in life is permanent. Be present in the moment. Rise like a wave, but also flow like water,” her inspiring note added.
Practicing spinal wave flow can increase flexibility and release tension in your spine while also strengthening the core muscle. This yoga asana also helps to relieve aches and twitches around the spine.