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Winter is synonymous with body stiffness. Perform these five easy yoga asanas that will alleviate this condition and make you feel active.
Malaika Arora was seen performing yoga asanas with her wellness instructor Jahnavi Patwardhan.
Malaika Arora often takes to her social media to share her yoga workouts. The actor often incorporates yoga into her fitness regime and shares easy exercises on Instagram for her followers. Recently, she was seen performing yoga in the sun with her wellness instructor Jahnavi Patwardhan. The duo was seen soaking in the comforting winter sun and performing some easy yoga asanas.
Jahnavi Patwardhan and Malaika Arora sat on their yoga mats and started their yoga routine. The duo started with body stretches and then proceeded to do a seated toe touch and some breathing exercises. Their routine is an easy method to get rid of body stiffness that often creeps in during winter.
Inspired by Malaika, here are five easy yoga exercises that you can perform to alleviate body stiffness in winter.
Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
Start on your hands and knees, aligning your wrists under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Inhale as you drop your belly towards the floor and lift your head and chest, gazing forward (Cow Pose). Exhale as you round your spine upwards, tucking your chin to your chest (Cat Pose). Repeat 5-10 times.
Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Start on your hands and knees. Spread your fingers wide and press your palms into the floor. Lift your hips up and back, forming an inverted V-shape with your body. Keep your knees slightly bent and your heels reaching towards the floor. Hold for 5-10 deep breaths.
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Step your right foot out to the side and turn your right foot 90 degrees. Extend your arms out to the sides, parallel to the floor. Inhale as you reach your right hand towards your right foot, keeping your left hand reaching towards the ceiling. Hold for 5-10 deep breaths, then repeat on the other side.
Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana II)
Start in Triangle Pose. Bend your right knee so that your thigh is parallel to the floor. Extend your arms out to the sides, parallel to the floor, with your palms facing down. Gaze over your right fingers. Hold for 5-10 deep breaths, then repeat on the other side.
Easy Pose with Forward Bend (Sukhasana with Paschimottanasana)
Sit on the floor with your legs crossed. Inhale as you reach your arms overhead, then exhale as you fold forward from your hips, reaching your hands towards your feet. Hold for 5-10 deep breaths.
