Yoga is considered one of the most soul touching and relaxing forms of fitness. Though many of us may have tried this form, it takes a professional to understand the flow and benefits of each asana. Women Fitness, for the first time ever, release an extensive list of Top Yoginis in our country. These wonderwomen talk about how yoga helps combat stress and stressful situations.
1. Natasha Noel
As her Instagram bio states she’s a true “Breaker Of Stereotypes”.
Yoga is a Mind-Body-Spirit practice which combines the physical asanas with breathe control, meditation and relaxation. Hence everything that you do naturally calms your senses and helps release stress.
2. Sunaina Rekhi
She considers herself the artist and yoga an art form.
3. Deepika Mehta
Ashtanga Yoga is the forte of this gorgeous yogini.
Yoga helps in managing stress as it tunes one in into the present moment by connecting to the breath and the sensations of the body.
4. Vidya Malvade
Apart from being a stunning actress, she does fantastic yoga too.
5. Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir
An actor, a mother and a yogini, Sheeba is a certified yoga teacher.
Yoga has changed my life.. it has re-booted me – mind/body and soul.. it has brought down my stress levels because yoga basically micromanages my head space – as my body and breath align it just makes my brain reach a meditative state which de-stresses me.
6. Suvi Choudhary
Famously known as the Gypsy soul, she has great command over her body and flow.
7. Radhika Bose
She will inspire you too try yoga at least once in your lifetime.
When you let go of anything holding you back, and place all your energy on the mat, your stress automatically dissipates. The focus on the breathing, body parts moving in sync relieves you of all the pain and stress. All you need is intention to let go and be in tune with your body.
8. Surbhi Sharma
Along with being a yoga teacher she is a rhythmic gymnast, which beautifully transforms in her movements.
I started practicing yoga for the physical aspect, like most people do, but slowly I started feeling the changes in my mind, it not only helps us physically but helps coping up with daily stress and anxiety. It shifts the focus from the outside world to the inside. Helps in staying calm and relaxed, just live in the present moment.
9. Stuthi Raghavan
You are bound to be spellbound by the beauty of her yoga practice.
10. Anshuka Parwani
Favorite amongst celebrities, she has popularised Yogalates in India.
11. Monica Sahu
She not only teaches yoga, but preaches body positivity.
Yoga for me has been a way to find my inner self, to relax even the deepest storms I never knew I had and it has been a guiding force to my new life journey. Stress comes in all shapes and sizes and one can almost never fully relate to other’s issues. For me, yoga has definitely helped find comfort in the fact that life is a lot more than goals, targets and achievements. It has helped me calm my inner self enough to be able to appreciate every moment of every day.
12. Nidhi Mohan Kamal
She is our very own desi yogini, who loves to talk about the strength of Yoga.
Sadly most people see Yoga as just a physical exercise. The reality is Yoga is a complete way of life. Yoga helps you to take control of your mind and body so that you can connect between with your soul better. Even if you only look at the physical practice you can’t achieve a pose if you’re not fully aware of your body, breath and Drishti. So subconsciously you learn to stay in the moment and take control of your mind. Rest you’ll know for yourself once you practice.
13. Ruchi Raj
Hatha Yoga Professional who seems to love fashion and travel.
If Anyone want the best of themselves, I think, they might want to hit the mat and give yoga a try. Yoga is a bliss. A mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga really helps to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. It controls all the negitve vibes & helps one spend their day with a really peaceful, calm mind & with really positive, cheerful attitude towards everything.
14. Pallvi Sharma
Her sassy yoga pants are hard to miss, and so is her yoga practice.
15. Aishwarya Nigam
A Physiotherapist and yoga lover, she brings on the best of both worlds.
For a very long time, I dealt with pre menstrual stress syndrome along with a lot of period pain (dysmenorrhea). On practicing yoga continuously for a year I had considerable relief. Practicing Yoga gives me a control over life and sets the positive tone for the day. I exactly know what I’m about to do next and that keeps me off from the everyday stress.
16. Apoorva Jayarajan
She is not just a yogini, but an Acro Yoga Practitioner. She brings in an all new level of energy.
To me yoga is my go to when I’m feeling low, out of sync, physically or mentally uninspired, or stressed out. What yoga does – as you connect your breath to the mind to the body and in turn to look inwards and search, question and simply what you’re feeling, why you’re feeling and that gives you the answers. Physically it reduces tension in your muscles, increases the good blood flow in your body, makes you more alert and responsive, works on feel good hormones internally, promotes relaxation and increases mindfulness.
17. Sanya Sekhar
She is true God’s Child, who has progressed her way back through an injury.
18. Sakshi Gupta
She will inspire you to set good intentions every month and believe in self-love.
The simplest and best yogic remedy for tension and stress is pranayama. Our breath is directly connected to our emotions and feelings. Same vritti pranayama, which is basically equal breathing exercise really helps in calming down from a panic attack or for centering ourselves. Abdominal breathing which involves big, deep belly breaths activates our parasympathetic nervous system and helps in bring the cortisol levels down. Just 5-7 breaths and you will immediately feel calmer and more relaxed. Both these pranayama are easy to do and the best part is they can be done anytime and anywhere.
19. Ishwari Patil
This beautiful Yogini definitely knowns how to pull the strings, whether its Yoga or the gym.
20. Dolly Sharma
She recently appeared on MTV Roadies Extreme and caught everyone’s eyes, because of her excellent flexibility.
Yogantrikshakti taking care of your inner, outer body.. It’s a flow of breath like a river in nature.