Malaika Arora is an absolute fitness goal and that cannot be denied. (Images: Instagram)
Malaika Arora strongly believes in the benefits associated with practicing yoga, every now and then she shares a fitness video on social media talking about the same.
It's International Yoga Day and Malaika Arora has once again shared an inspiring fitness video. This time, focusing on those who suffer from low back pain. To help alleviate discomfort, the actress recommended the cat and cow yoga pose (also known as Hatha Yoga) for optimal relief and flexibility. Using her Instagram platform, Malaika guided her followers through a detailed step-by-step demonstration of how to perform the asana. In her caption, she wrote: “Flowing towards happiness… one pose at a time…”
The video begins with Malaika Arora in a cat position, spreading her hands shoulder-width apart and aligning her knees below her hips. She takes a deep breath and assumes cat pose, arching her back upward. With a gentle exhale, she moves into cow pose, lowering her belly and lifting her head and tailbone. Malaika continues this coordinated movement with each breathing cycle of hers, emphasizing the stretch along the entire spine. She encourages viewers to maintain the rhythmic breathing pattern throughout the sequence. After completing the final exhale, she advises returning to a neutral spinal position.
The Cat-Cow posture is very beneficial as it improves the flexibility of the spine, shoulders and neck. This pose also effectively stretches the muscles in the back, abdomen, chest, and hips, promoting overall mobility and relieving tension in these areas.
This is not the first time Malaika has given us a glimpse of her workout routine. Previously, the diva shared a video showing Danda Yoga to improve her physical strength and flexibility. Using a bamboo stick, she performed various postures targeting muscles throughout the body.
In this video, Malaika can be seen working her core muscles by performing a series of yoga poses. Using two blocks, she focused on every muscle from head to toe. She began with mountain pose (Parvatasana), followed by stretching. Next, she transitioned to Vasisthasana, a plank pose with side bending to improve her balance and strength. Next, she performed single-leg push-ups to target her upper body. Then, she returned to Mountain Pose to focus on her spine. Additionally, she included standing crunches, glute bridges, and Warrior 2 poses in her routine.
On International Yoga Day 2024, the actress took to Instagram to share a “Gratitude Post.” Check it out-
Malaika is a true blue fitness icon who just keeps getting better with each passing day.
