Yoga is a significant part of ancient Indian culture and has become one of the most practised forms of exercise and meditation across the globe. The practice adopts a multi-dimensional approach by focusing on mental, physical as well as emotional health. While most people associate Yoga with stress relief and relaxation, it also helps to… Continue reading 5 Yoga Exercises To Combat Stress Effectively
Actor, businesswoman, wellness enthusiast and fitness lover, Shilpa Shetty Kundra wears many hats and all of them with flair. Whether it is whipping up delicious, healthy treats in the kitchen or practising pro yoga asanas, she often gives us a peek into her everyday life through her YouTube channel, Instagram and her mobile app. We all… Continue reading 5 Times Shilpa Shetty Kundra Schooled Us In Beauty And Wellness
Known as a huge advocate of yoga, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan’s yoga journey started almost a decade ago. Over the years, she may have tried different workout forms like Pilates and boxing, but yoga has been a constant. After all, it’s one of the few forms of fitness that allow you to practice mindfulness while… Continue reading Practice yoga like Kareena Kapoor Khan
When I hit my lowest point around six years ago, I wasn’t able to rise from that deep, hollow, sinking feeling. I was in the midst of a very uncertain and lonely time in my marriage of five years, which I later realised marked the beginning of the end of that relationship. I did what… Continue reading 5 simple rituals I found solace in while dealing with an emotional breakdown
Banish that hot pack and make space for a couple of yoga props. Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who’s responsible for keeping Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt in shape, is known for regularly doling out diet and exercise tips on social media. Now, she has shared a yoga pose that will work wonders for alleviating menstrual… Continue reading Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares an easy way to ease period cramps
Power couple JLO and ARod join Malaika Arora to invest in an Indian yoga and wellness start-up, Sarva. A chain of yoga and fitness studios, Sarva is currently present in over 91 locations all over India.Founded by 27-year-old entrepreneur Sarvesh Shashi, Sarva’s new investors took to Twitter to make this announcement, Malaika also shared a photograph… Continue reading JLO and Malaika Arora have invested in an Indian wellness start-up
There is no written record of who invented Yoga. In 5,000 years of yoga history, the term “yoga” has gone through several transitions pertaining to current culture, exchanging the loincloth for a sports bra and leggings. Yoga is for everyone — for the overweight, the young, the old. It is a safe and effective way… Continue reading How Kareena’s yoga teacher Anshuka Parwani uses the ancient practice to keep her clients stress-free
Self-care. It’s more than just the latest buzzword popping up in ‘inspirational’ Instagram posts. It’s choosing to prioritise your own standards of happiness, above those other people might project upon you. Self-care is about being good to yourself. But more importantly, it’s about being good to your mental health. So that might mean sleeping in until 12… Continue reading 9 self-care rituals that’ll soothe your anxiety
Unless you’ve just put down a sneaky copy of Fifty Shades of Grey, or have just finished up a season of American Gods, the concept of ‘goddesses’—in the literal, not mythological sense—is probably somewhat foreign to you. Goddesses we learn about in either the abstract or in mythical terms—Aphrodite rising from the sea in her clam… Continue reading How to tap into your inner goddess(es)
When Malaika Arora was first starting out as a model, she was told she was “too hip-heavy”. Yes, take that moment to laugh out loud. “I’ve been through my fair share of being told ‘oh, she’s too short’, ‘she’s too dark’, ‘she’s too hip-heavy,’” Malaika recalls, proving that time did exist before Kim Kardashian West.… Continue reading The best fitness advice Malaika Arora has to offer
Just heading to a luxe island resort to snooze in the sun is so 2000-and-late. (Although if they must opt for a traditional vacation, these are the hotels that Bollywood’s best are partial to.) From Malaika Arora Khan to Parineeti Chopra, celebrities are topping off their getaways with some healthy living mojo. Yoga in the… Continue reading 4 detox spas that Bollywood stars visit to lose weight and get fit
If the rainy season, or your fundamental laziness, is putting a dent in your regular gym schedule, then maybe it’s time to set up a home gym that will give you no chance to invent excuses to avoid working out. There’s a wide range of fitness equipment available to tackle different workout requirements. Gigi Hadid… Continue reading 5 fitness essentials your favourite celebrities swear by
Last week I finally got my yoga teacher training certificate. Does this piece of paper make me a true yogi? I don’t know. I find myself judging people on an hourly basis, having bitchy thoughts about others, feeling jealous, getting pissed…all the things a yogi should never do. So by those parameters I am really,… Continue reading Week 6: How to be a yogi
What is the difference between good and bad? What’s bad for you is good for someone else, and vice versa. I remember a talk by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche on the Buddhist circle of life. He said that the man who thinks that he can get away by doing bad is a fool; but the one… Continue reading Week 5: How to be a yogi
I have a confession: I almost gave up on yoga last week. I wanted to take up kickboxing just to get away from Patanjali’s preachiness. As we went deeper into the sutras, things started getting heavy. According to the old yogis, life is just a big circle of pain. I think Nietzsche could have been… Continue reading Week 4: How to be a yogi
Sticking to a healthy diet and a disciplined exercise routine is a serious struggle and we’ll take any inspiration we can get to stay on track. If you need a serious push towards the gym too look no further than Jacqueline Fernandez’ Insta-feed. From pictures of her healthy avocado-toast breakfast to videos of crazy Pilates… Continue reading Jacqueline Fernandez’ 5 secrets to staying fit
In spirituality, it is advised not to wish for anything, but accept everything with open arms. As I begin the first week of my ashtanga-vinyasa yoga teacher’s training course (TTC), I believe this may be good advice. When I left my job (that a million girls only dreamed of), I was wracked with insecurity –… Continue reading How to be a yogi
You may be able to hit snooze on your gym appointment, but it’s near impossible to scroll down your Instagram feed without getting an eyeful of Malaika Arora Khan acing a new Pilates move, even as Jacqueline Fernandez demonstrates aerial yoga with all the dexterity of a weightless fluffy bunny. But credit where credit’s due:… Continue reading 5 celebrity fitness trainers who train everyone from Katrina Kaif to Deepika Padukone
We kicked off ELLE Active back in January with a commitment to giving you all the fitspiration you need. Now that Yoga Day has taken over our timelines, let’s revisit ashtanga vinyasa yoga expert Deepika Mehta’s videos. Start by getting your basics right, with surya namaskars. Then learn how to tone your legs: And finally, learn how… Continue reading Yoga 101 by Deepika Mehta
