From Kangana Ranaut to Jacqueline Fernandez and Ileana D’Cruz: 6 Bollywood actresses who are yoga freaks

First Published Dec 6, 2020, 3:18 PM IST

Bollywood actresses are mostly famous for the beauty and physique, as they have to keep themselves physically fit and athletic, judging by the profession they are in, especially during the young age. And, in order to do so, they engage in yoga nowadays.

<p>The industry of entertainment and Bollywood requires the actors, along with the actresses, to maintain good health and fitness. As for the actresses, when it comes to their beauty and wellness, it cannot be left compromised.</p>

The industry of entertainment and Bollywood requires the actors, along with the actresses, to maintain good health and fitness. As for the actresses, when it comes to their beauty and wellness, it cannot be left compromised.

<p>Consequently, in order to do so, they maintain a strict diet, along with engagement in regular physical exercises. Meanwhile, when it comes to the physical workout, besides hitting the gym, some also engage in daily yoga activities to keep themselves fit, as we take a look at six such actresses.</p>

Consequently, in order to do so, they maintain a strict diet, along with engagement in regular physical exercises. Meanwhile, when it comes to the physical workout, besides hitting the gym, some also engage in daily yoga activities to keep themselves fit, as we take a look at six such actresses.

<p><strong>Shilpa Shetty:</strong> The first name that comes to our mind undoubtedly has to be Shilpa Shetty. Wife of Raj Kundra, who is also a mother of two, Shilpa maintained her physicality in the best possible way at the age of 45. She even has her DVD on the yoga techniques. Her favourite asanas include Padahastasana (for flat tummy), Dhanurasana (to strengthen back muscles), Bhujangasana (regulates the metabolism effectively), Vrikshasana (for perfect stability and balance) and Ardha Salabhasana (suitable for the nervous system).</p>

Shilpa Shetty: The first name that comes to our mind undoubtedly has to be Shilpa Shetty. Wife of Raj Kundra, who is also a mother of two, Shilpa maintained her physicality in the best possible way at the age of 45. She even has her DVD on the yoga techniques. Her favourite asanas include Padahastasana (for flat tummy), Dhanurasana (to strengthen back muscles), Bhujangasana (regulates the metabolism effectively), Vrikshasana (for perfect stability and balance) and Ardha Salabhasana (suitable for the nervous system).

<p><strong>Ileana D'Cruz: </strong>The popular Bollywood actress, too, features in the list, as she has been practising yoga for quite some years now. While her striking physical beauty and fitness prove the same, she believes that it is mostly for her mental peace and a means to stay stress-free.</p>

Ileana D'Cruz: The popular Bollywood actress, too, features in the list, as she has been practising yoga for quite some years now. While her striking physical beauty and fitness prove the same, she believes that it is mostly for her mental peace and a means to stay stress-free.

<p><strong>Kareena Kapoor: </strong>The popular Bollywood actress was once famous for her zero size figure. Any guesses for a reason behind it? Yes, besides her healthy diet, it's yoga as well that did play an important role. Despite being 40 and a mother of two, she has time and again maintained a healthy yoga routine, which makes her a head-turner, even nowadays.</p>

Kareena Kapoor: The popular Bollywood actress was once famous for her zero size figure. Any guesses for a reason behind it? Yes, besides her healthy diet, it's yoga as well that did play an important role. Despite being 40 and a mother of two, she has time and again maintained a healthy yoga routine, which makes her a head-turner, even nowadays.

<p><strong>Kangana Ranaut:</strong> Another popular and respected Bollywood actress, Kangana, too, joins the list for being a yoga freak. She has been practising it since childhood as an aid for her problems like acne, back pain, eyesight problem and others, besides her mental peace. Her favourite asanas include Chakrasana, Vrischika asana, Naukasana, Padmasana and Sirsasana.</p>

Kangana Ranaut: Another popular and respected Bollywood actress, Kangana, too, joins the list for being a yoga freak. She has been practising it since childhood as an aid for her problems like acne, back pain, eyesight problem and others, besides her mental peace. Her favourite asanas include Chakrasana, Vrischika asana, Naukasana, Padmasana and Sirsasana.

<p><strong>Jacqueline Fernandez:</strong> The Sri Lankan actress has made her mark in the industry, famous for her looks, especially her stunning physique. However, the thing that has helped her maintain such beauty is yoga. Just like most, she does it for her mental fitness too, as he mostly follows Hot yoga and Aerial yoga.</p>

Jacqueline Fernandez: The Sri Lankan actress has made her mark in the industry, famous for her looks, especially her stunning physique. However, the thing that has helped her maintain such beauty is yoga. Just like most, she does it for her mental fitness too, as he mostly follows Hot yoga and Aerial yoga.

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Deepika Padukone:</strong> The famous Bollywood actress happens to be a bombshell in the industry. However, her secret for her astonishing physicality? Her physique, including her sublime acting skills, has made her a bigshot in Bollywood and credit somewhat goes to yoga for that. She also does it for her mental satisfaction, including 10 cycles of Surya Namaskar and Marjariasana (known as Cat Pose), Virabhadrasana (known as The Warrior Pose), Pranayama, Breathing exercise, Meditation.</p>

Deepika Padukone: The famous Bollywood actress happens to be a bombshell in the industry. However, her secret for her astonishing physicality? Her physique, including her sublime acting skills, has made her a bigshot in Bollywood and credit somewhat goes to yoga for that. She also does it for her mental satisfaction, including 10 cycles of Surya Namaskar and Marjariasana (known as Cat Pose), Virabhadrasana (known as The Warrior Pose), Pranayama, Breathing exercise, Meditation.