Mumbai: There’s no denying to the fact that winter season makes you lazy as a result of which our exercise and physical activity level goes down tremendously. This can result in weight gain, and also affect your joints, cause back pain, neck pain and negatively impact your mobility. Yoga is the best solution for this.
Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra agreed with the fact and shared yoga asana that can help in strengthening your ankles, calves, thighs, glutes and spine.
Taking to the Instagram, Shilpa Shetty shared a video and talked about Eka Pada Baddha Padma Vrikshasana of Yoga, that is excellent for the winter season.
Along with the video, she wrote,”In the Winter season, our joints and limbs need a little extra attention. It’s important now more than ever because, for most of us, physical activity has dropped considerably. I can’t emphasise enough on the role Yoga plays in helping us stay healthy and agile.”
The actress who believes Yoga is nothing but a way of life also spoke about the benefits of asana and said, ”This morning, I got back to my routine and started my day with the Eka Pada Baddha Padma Vrikshasana. It is excellent for strengthening the ankles, calves, thighs, glutes, and spine. It also improves balance, flexibility of the knees & ankles, and helps improve concentration.”
She added, “It never ceases to amaze me how Yoga focusses on the entire body simultaneously. Tag a friend who you think should make Yoga a way of life.”
Watch the video below to see how she performs this asana.
Yoga Asanas by Shilpa Shetty
So, if you are low and lazy with very less flexibility in your body due to the weather, do try the above Yoga asanas mentioned above.