These 4 actresses swear by surya namaskar to stay in shape

Some of the Bollywood actresses we adore practice the hallowed surya namaskar to stay fit.
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Surya namaskar all the way girls! Image courtesy: Jacqueline Fernandez/Instagram
Shreya Gupta Updated: 9 Oct 2020, 19:08 pm IST
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We already know that yoga has many benefits and people all across the world practice it to stay healthy. Surya namaskar is considered to be one of the most powerful yoga sequences given that it doesn’t just help in burning calories but is also a great cardiovascular exercise. It is a sequence of 12 poses which aid better metabolism and increase blood circulation.

If you’ve been thinking that surya namaskar is difficult, then we’re here to motivate you! Some of our favourite celebs who always stay in shape actually swear by this yoga sequence.

We present four celebrities who practice surya namaskar regularly to stay healthy and fit:

1. Jacqueline Fernandez

Since the pandemic broke out and gyms got shut, Jacqueline has turned to yoga to keep herself fit. One look at her Instagram feed and you’ll know how regularly she practices yoga in order to stay in shape.

In one of her recent posts, she managed to do the complete sequence of surya namaskar in just 38 seconds! Amazing, isn’t it? Here’s the video for some inspiration:

 

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2. Kareena Kapoor Khan

Mom-to-be Kareena Kapoor Khan is often applauded for her weight loss journey post the delivery of her first baby. In a video posted by her trainer, she’s seen acing the surya namaskar perfectly. Check it out here:

 

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#throwback to the time when travelling to @kareenakapoorkhan and making her do dozens of Suryanamaskars were just the beginning of our high intensity trainings! The dedicated darling of a human she is❤️ @kareenakapoorkhan @rupal_sidh @rupals_yogasthenics #kareenakapoorkhan #kareenakapoor #celebrityyogatrainer #celebrityfitness #yogaeverydamnday

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3. Shilpa Shetty Kundra

A yogini in the true sense, Shilpa Shetty has always been motivated to be healthy and fit. She’s known for her health and fitness posts on Instagram. No one can pull off the surya namaskar better than her. In one of her Instagram posts, she can be seen doing surya namaskar with some added variations that she believes can be more beneficial. You can go through the inspiring post here:

4. Rakul Preet

One of the newcomers in Bollywood, she is known for her strength and flexibility. No wonder then that she can perform the surya namaskar perfectly. In one of her Instagram posts, she uploaded a video where she can be seen practising the sequence. Her motivating caption along with the video will help you get off your couch! Check out the video here:

So, ladies, get on that yoga mat to ensure you stay fit!

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