“Yoga is the art work of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul.” with this thought in mind we celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21 every year and Bollywood celebrities never miss a chance to inspire their fans with a fitness regime. They do everything to stay fit, both physically and mentally. Many celebrities practice Yoga and they inspire others to make it part of their lives by sharing social media posts and videos. On the special occasion of International Yoga Day, several actors took to their respective accounts to express their love for yoga.
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Actor Kiara Advani shared a picture of herself performing Yoga on her Instagram stories. She wrote in the caption, “Happy Yoga Day” Along with her Urmila Matondkar also posted an image of herself performing Yoga and wrote a caption emphasising the importance of Yoga. She wrote in the caption, “Yoga needs to be a lifestyle.. much much more than a mere post or celebrating it on a certain day. It is way more than a physical. It is mental, emotional and above all spiritual (not religious) in a way deeper sense. It’s like trying to find the deep end of an ocean which is your own self. I truly hope all of you give it a try in your own way even in a baby step.. Happy #internationalyogaday all you wonderful people!! Stay fit physically and mentally”
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Joining the list of actors is Shilpa Shetty, who is a fitness enthusiast and is known for her fit and healthy lifestyle she even sets an example for others to stay fit and healthy, the actress shared a video with a special message for her fans in which she raised awareness about Yoga and attaining a peaceful mind and healthy body. “Every emotion is connected with the breath. If you change the breath and its rhythm with awareness, you can change the emotion. This Yoga Day, let’s make every breath count,” she wrote in the caption. Actress Rakul Preet Singh and her husband Jackky Bhagnani also joined the celebration and posted a picture in which they both can be seen practising Yoga together. The caption reads, “Together in wellness and all things beautiful.. happy #internationaldayofyoga to all you lovely people .. #fittogetherstaytogether. Yoga is a state of mind, a state of bliss, a feeling of being one with yourself and the universe..take baby steps towards a healthier you..@anshukayoga making us do partner stretches like never before”
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As the list goes on several other celebrities including Patralekhaa, Esha Gupta and Anupam Kher shared inspiring and motivating posts while raising awareness about Yoga on International Day of Yoga. This year’s event underscores Yoga’s profound impact on young minds and bodies. The celebration aims to unite thousands in the practice of Yoga, promoting health and wellness on a global scale. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Self and Society,” emphasizes yoga’s vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony. It is high time for everyone to start prioritising their mental and physical well being by practising activities such as yoga or any other form of exercise in order to be fit and healthy.
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