Malaika Arora shares how Yoga evolved from a practice into a passion and lifestyle
Mumbai, June 21
Actress and fitness enthusiast Malaika Arora has shared a heartfelt reflection on her journey with yoga.
In her recent post on social media, she described how yoga has evolved from a simple practice into a deep-rooted passion and ultimately a way of life. Malaika emphasized how yoga has helped her reconnect with herself, maintain balance, and embrace a more mindful approach to overall well-being.
Taking to Instagram, Arora shared a series of photos in which she is seen performing various yoga asanas. The ace dancer offered a glimpse into her fitness routine, highlighting how yoga continues to be an essential part of her lifestyle.
For the caption, she wrote, "Yoga has been a part of my life for years, not just as a workout, but as a way to reconnect, reset, and find balance. What started as a practice became a passion and eventually a way of life. A journey of breath, balance, and showing up. Grateful for everything yoga continues to teach me every single day. Happy Yoga Day, keep breathing, keep growing."
To note, the 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' girl is widely considered one of the fittest actresses in the industry. She is known for her disciplined fitness routine and healthy lifestyle. Malaika often shares glimpses from her yoga sessions on social media.
To mark International Yoga Day, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to share photos and videos from their yoga sessions. Showcasing a range of asanas and wellness routines, the stars highlighted the importance of yoga in maintaining physical fitness, mental calm, and overall well-being.
Shahid Kapoor, who attended an event in Mumbai, spoke about how yoga continues to be an integral part of India's rich heritage. Speaking to the media, he said, "I think yoga is something that comes from our heritage, our culture. I have done yoga many times, and I feel that yoga is something that is mind, body, and soul. There are very few things where you can align all three together. You can be a healthier version of yourself, you can be more flexible, and you can be stronger. Your internal organs can be healthier."
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's remarkable how yoga bridges such different worlds. I am a software engineer in Bangalore and I use yoga to manage stress from work. Seeing Bollywood celebrities like Malaika normalize this practice helps so many people realize it's not just for ascetics or gym-goers—it's for everyone.
Good for her, but honestly, what about the crores of Indians who can't afford fancy yoga classes or Instagram-worthy mats? Yoga is deeply rooted in our culture, but it's becoming a rich people's hobby. I wish more celebrities used their platform to discuss affordable wellness options instead of just posting polished photos.
Loved how she said yoga helped her 'reconnect and reset'—that's so true! I've been a yoga teacher in Pune for 10 years and I see people from all walks of life coming to class. It's not about being perfect in the asana; it's about showing up for yourself. Happy Yoga Day to everyone! 🧘♀️
I used to think yoga was just stretching, but after trying it for 6 months, I'm a convert! Malaika's dedication is inspiring. She's genuinely one of the fittest actresses around. Also, loved Shahid Kapoor's point about yoga aligning mind, body, and soul—very true.
While I appreciate Malaika's journey, we need to remember that yoga is from our ancient Indian tradition—it's not just a celebrity fad. Our sages practiced it thousands of years ago. I'm happy she's promoting it, but let's also give credit to
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