Shilpa Shetty Shares 3 Yoga Asanas To Stay 'Swasth And Mast' On World Health Day 2025; Know Benefits & How To Do Them (Video)

Shilpa Shetty has always been a passionate advocate for health and wellness, and this World Health Day, the actress didn't miss the chance to drop some serious inspiration for her fans. Staying true to her fitness-first philosophy, Shilpa took to Instagram on April 7 to share a video of herself performing a series of powerful yoga asanas, aiming at building strength, enhancing flexibility, and nurturing overall well-being.

Take a look at her video:

Dressed in a vibrant pink workout set, the actor revealed her mantra to stay 'swasth and mast' through three foundational yoga poses, each carefully chosen to target different parts of the body and elevate both physical and mental vitality. Let's break down the postures she demonstrated and explore why they’re worth adding to your routine.

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Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

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How to do it:

Lie flat on your stomach.

Bend your knees and bring your heels towards your buttocks.

Reach back with both hands to hold your ankles.

Lift your chest and thighs off the ground.

Form a bow-like shape with your body.

Benefits:

Strengthens back and core muscles

Increases flexibility in spine, shoulders, hips and quadriceps

Improves digestion

Strengthens abdominal organs like liver, pancreas, and intestines

Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

How to do it:

Lie on your back with your knees bent.

Lift your hips toward the ceiling.

For an advanced variation: Rise onto your toes and place your hands on your lower back for support.

Alternate leg lifts for an added challenge.

Benefits:

Strengthens back, glutes, hamstrings, and core

Stimulates thyroid gland, improving its function

Beneficial for back pain

Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)

How to do it:

Lie on your back.

Bend your knees and bring your heels close to your glutes.

Place your hands beside your head, palms down and fingers toward your shoulders.

Press your feet and hands into the ground.

Inhale and lift your body, pushing through your hands and feet.

Arch your back into a wheel shape and let your head hang down.

Benefits:

Strengthens shoulders, arms, back, legs, core, and spine

Increases blood flow to the brain, heart, and vital organs

Enhances mental clarity and cognitive function