5 Yoga Asanas To Follow Malaika Arora And Look Fit And Fabulous In Time For Christmas

No one can do yoga better than Malaika Arora, and her back-to-back fitness videos are proof. Apart from Pilates and weight training, yoga is one thing Malaika Arora swears by on a day-to-day basis. Recently, the star posted a story on her social media account in which we can see her getting set for the holiday season as she performs various yoga asanas. If, like Malaika, you too wish to stay fit during the festive season and look your best for Christmas, we have listed five must-do yoga asanas for a healthy body.

1. Cat and Cow Pose

This pose is very effective to strengthen and stretch the spine and overall body. Start with kneeling on the floor with your hands in front of you. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart. Inhale and bring your head up while curving your lower back. Next, exhale deeply and bring your abdomen in, arching your spine and pelvis down. Repeat this a few times and relax.

2. Bridge Pose

Another pose to effectively perform to stay fit during the holiday season is the bridge pose. All you need to do is lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the mat. As you inhale, lift your hips from the pubic bone. Hold on for some time and then slowly bring yourself back to the mat.

3. Child Pose

This pose helps you improve flexibility and mobility along with relieving muscle tension. Sit your hips backward on your heels with knees wide apart. Slide your arms out in front of you and relax with your head, chest, and hands down towards the floor. Hold onto this position for some time and then relax.

4. Downward Facing Dog

This classic pose not only helps improve body flexibility but also supports smooth blood flow. To perform this pose, get on your hands and knees on your mat with hip distance apart. Next, lift your hips into the air and lengthen your legs straight to form an inverted V-shape. Hold onto this position for some time and then relax.

5. Legs Up On The Wall

This simple pose reduces body swelling, and improves blood flow in the system. Sit on the floor facing a wall while you lie down on one side with your shoulders and head on the floor. Roll on your back, perpendicular to the wall, and lift your legs up straight. Remain in this pose for a few minutes and then relax.