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Kareena Kapoor’s nutritionist, Rujuta Diwekar, talked about the benefits of Surya Namaskar. She mentioned how performing three reps of this exercise can get you energized.
Surya Namaskar helps you to stretch and also build stamina.
There are days when incorporating an intense workout into your busy schedule becomes difficult. During those times, you can feel your energy levels plummet, and you can feel lethargy creep in. On days when you cannot work out, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar suggests performing the classic Surya Namaskar can do the trick.
Taking to her Instagram, Rujuta Diwekar shared a video where she talked about how you can sneak in a little exercise even on days when your schedule is packed. She said, “This video serves as a quick reminder that you don’t need a lot of time to fit in exercise. Today, I was at a hotel without any equipment, and I had to rush to an event. But I also know that my body doesn’t feel right if I skip my workout. So, I decided to do three quick Surya Namaskars to get my body moving and feel energised.”
Take a look at the video here.
The nutritionist has worked closely with Kareena Kapoor over the years. Diwekar continued, “They are a complete exercise. They allow you to stretch, help you stay stable, strengthen your legs, and also build stamina. So, if you really don’t have the time, just do this trick, three Surya Namaskars, and you’ll stay fit.”
Inspired by her, here’s how to perform the Surya Namaskar.
1. Start with the Pranamasana (Prayer Pose). Stand tall at the front of your mat, feet together. Join your palms together in front of your chest in a prayer position.
2. Follow it with the Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose). Inhale, lift your arms up and back, biceps close to the ears. Slightly arch your back and stretch your whole body.
3. Next comes the Padahastasana (Standing Forward Bend). Exhale, bend forward from the hips and bring your hands down to the floor beside your feet. Try to keep the legs straight.
4. In the Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose), inhale, stretch your right leg back, placing the right knee on the floor. Your left foot stays between your hands. Lift your chest and look forward.
5. Next comes the Dandasana (Plank Pose). Exhale, take the left leg back and bring your body into a straight plank—shoulders above wrists, core engaged.
6. The sixth pose is the Ashtanga Namaskara (Eight-Limbed Pose). Lower your knees, chest, and chin to the floor, keeping the hips slightly raised. Eight parts touch the ground: two feet, two knees, chest, chin, and two hands.
7. Follow it with the Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose). Inhale, slide forward and lift your chest into a gentle backbend. Keep elbows bent and shoulders away from ears.
8. Next comes the Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog). Exhale, lift your hips up and back, forming an inverted V. Try to keep heels on the ground and spine long.
9. The ninth step is the Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose). Inhale, bring the right foot forward between the hands, left knee down on the floor, and look ahead.
10. The tenth step is the Padahastasana (Standing Forward Bend). Exhale, bring the left foot forward, hands beside the feet, fold from the hips.
11. Next comes the Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose). Inhale, come up with a flat back, lift the arms, and arch back slightly.
12. Finish your routine with the Pranamasana (Prayer Pose). Exhale, return to standing position with palms in prayer.
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