Shilpa Shetty

  She was a typical tomboy in her teenage years with gangly, unruly locks, lanky body and a mischievous smile. In her growing up years, the magical transformation started to give way to a poised, beautiful and charismatic young lady. Today, she is a popular international figure famous for her perfect ten figure, impeccable dressing style and fitness mantra.

From representing her country in the UK version of Big Boss to launching her own Yoga CD, she has been there and done it all! Standing tall and fit, the secret to her toned and curvaceous body is her fitness philosophy consisting of: weight training for toning, yoga to attain flexibility and agility and meditation for calm and peace.

She does not believe in starvation or crash diets but instead abides by healthy eating habits in sync with a rigorous exercise regime.

As you see, Celebrity Beauty Secrets are not very different from what we do. but as normal human beings, we tend to ignore these in our day to day life, whereas, these celebs are extremely strict with their routines and stick to it, no matter what.

Shilpa Shetty Yoga For Weight Loss:

Here are some asanas of yoga for weight loss recommended by Shilpa Shetty:

Eating healthy is important as you start the asanas for a flat stomach. Shilpa recommends the following asanas:

1. Back Asana – Uttanpadasana:

This is also known as the raised leg pose. You can do this asana with either both legs at the same time or one leg at a time.

How To Do:

• Lie down on the floor on your back.
• Lift up your buttocks slightly and slide your hands under your buttocks, palms facing down.
• Slowly raise your legs in the upward direction.
• Hold your legs in a 30 degree angle position and stay still till 5 counts.
• Then move it upwards in a 60 degree angle and hold again for 5 breaths.
• Now finally move it upwards in a 90 degree angle, remain steady and relax.

  2. Standing Asana – Standing Side Stretch Pose:

  

  How To Do:

  • Stand erect, with your hands beside the body, facing towards the floor.
  • Raise your hands up in the air and stretch.
  • Bring your hands down.
  • Raise your left hand upwards and stretch it towards the right side from over your head.
  • Tilt your face in the same direction as your hand.
  • Repeat the same on the other side as well. Relax.

  3. Variation Asana – Virbhadrasana:

  

  This is known as the warrior pose.

  How To Do:

  • Stand straight. Keep your feet about 4-5 inches apart from each other.
  • Turn your right leg in the right direction and accordingly, turn your left leg in the same direction.
  • Raise your hands in the upward direction and stretch.
  • Join your palms in prayer position, fingers pointing towards the sky.
  • Look upwards and relax.

  4. Bending Asana – Padahastasana:

  

  This is known as the forward bending pose.

  How To Do:

  • Stand straight, with your hands beside the body and fingers pointing downwards.
  • Raise your hands up and stretch.
  • Bend back slightly.
  • Then bend down from your waist region. Push your hips back slightly.
  • Touch your toes with your fingers and return back to the standing position. Relax.

  Shilpa Shetty Yoga for Good Health:                              You have to agree that Shilpa Shetty is one of the fittest actresses in Bollywood. She surprised everyone by losing 10kg post pregnancy. Wonder how she did it? It is yoga that did the trick for her. She has come up with a set of yoga videos called ‘Shilpa’s Yoga’ where she is seen demonstrating the yoga asanas. Did you know Shilpa Shetty is also to pen a book on health and nutrition?

  In this video, Shilpa performs ardha halasana or half plough pose that specifically targets the abdominal muscles. It is an excellent asana to help you get rid of the excess fat around your waist. The stretching in this pose will also help you get rid of the dreaded love handles. Plus, it works on your hips, buttocks and thighs helping you tone them.