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Malaika Arora Guides Followers Through 12-Step Surya Namaskar as Moving Prayer

The 51-year-old actress pairs detailed Sanskrit instruction with spiritual insights to encourage holistic wellness through mindful movement.

Overview

  • On August 4, Arora posted an Instagram video demonstrating each of the 12 poses of the traditional Surya Namaskar sequence, complete with proper alignment cues.
  • She provided Sanskrit names and accompanying sacred mantras for every posture, framing the practice as a sacred mantra and moving prayer that honors inner light.
  • Arora highlighted how synchronized breathing in the sequence attunes practitioners to solar energy, awakens the Sushumna Nadi channel, and dissolves internal blockages.
  • The wellness advocate performed the routine alongside her pet dog to make the practice relatable and approachable for her followers.
  • Experts note that regular practice of Surya Namaskar can boost flexibility, cardiovascular health, muscular endurance and balance while reducing stress and strengthening mind-body connection.