Hollywood actresses who vouch for the goodness of yoga!

Yoga has transformed many lives and even actresses are a no exception to that. Every profession is demanding and comes with its own pros and cons. The glamorous profession can also take a toll on the mental and physical health of the actors. Yoga has helped many actors in restoring their health and maintaining their charming youth for years. Many renowned actresses attribute yoga as the secret of their natural beauty and reversing age. The profession demands them to be in shape and celebrities are known for their diligent fitness regimen. Practicing mind and body wellness become imperative to maintain a healthy balance.

Here’s a look at some of the renowned Hollywood actresses who choose yoga to promote their health from inside out:

• Jennifer Aniston

The ‘Friends’ star is a yoga enthusiast and has been training with yogi Mandy Ingber who is a wellness expert and author. Aniston, 44, seems to have stopped aging and the credit goes to yoga. The actress has achieved a trim and toned figure with help of powerful yoga practice. She strictly follows the yoga-philosophy of Mandy which is a healthy combination of yoga asanas and exercises for strengthening the body.

• Kate Beckinsale

Kate, known for the toned body, also trains with Mandy Ingber. She is a dedicated yoga practitioner who is blessed with great genetics and positive attitude which reflects in her beauty. ‘She is very much in touch with her body’, share Mandy. Some of her best poses consist of the warrior pose and dancers pose along with the half moon and chair pose.

• Miranda Kerr

The top model who puts the ramp on fire with her svelte figure considers yoga as her best partner for fitness regimen. Miranda practices yoga every morning to be in the great shape which gives other models a run for their money. On several instances she has confessed to being a yoga fanatic and looking at her amazing body, we would certainly believe her!

• Naomi Watts

Naomi is another yoga enthusiast who is spotted at various yoga classes. Naomi is an avid yoga practitioner for years and thoroughly enjoys it. She once shared, ‘yoga can help in cases of mild postpartum depression because of its ability to put you at ease mind, body and soul. I feel stable, energized, centred- in the present moment always.’

• Reese Witherspoon

Reese is very passionate about yoga and carries her practice with Kirschen Hagenlocher. The trainer once shared, ‘we practice strong flow around three times a week’. The actress has always turned to yoga for being in good shape. Back in 2006, the actress took resort to yoga for being Oscar-ready. She joined the yogahop class which combines yoga with strength training and cardio. She rocked her look during Oscars!

• Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa is a self-confessed fitness enthusiast. She has shared her obsession with fitness on many occasions. The ‘High School Musical’ star says she loves practicing yoga as it good for her mind and soul. Her love for yoga is so evident that she began her day with yoga classes on her 25th birthday!

• Julia Roberts

Visiting India proved to be a transforming experience for her as it sparked an interest in Hinduism and yoga in her. She swears for the physical and mental benefits of yoga. In several interviews, she has shared that yoga helps her find peace and her beautiful legs are a result of regular yoga sessions. It also enables her to be in harmony with herself. In an industry where people are taking resort to plastic beauty, she wishes to age naturally with grace.

• Gwyneth Paltrow

The actress, who is recognized as a ‘healthy lifestyle ambassador’, is doing yoga for almost 20 years when there was no hype and hullabaloo around yoga. Seeing her father fight cancer made her look for ways to lead a healthier and longer life. She shared in one of her interviews that yoga has been a part of her life since years and she wakes up at 4.30 am for her daily yoga routine.

These actresses are truly an inspiration and live testimony of yoga can work wonders for our physical and mental health.

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