11 Celebrities Who Do Yoga
Yoga has arrived in a big way in the West since the early 20th century. In the beginning, it was just something confined to the territories of India and her Yogis. But now yoga has found a way in the West as a new spiritual way of life which enhances the individual by giving them inner peace. So let’s find out about our tinsel town celebs who practice yoga!
Lady Gaga and Ellen DeGeneres - Power Yoga
1. Lady Gaga and Ellen DeGeneres - Power Yoga
Lady Gaga is known to be a fan of yoga, learning the art about a year back. She has opted for power yoga which helps the mind to concentrate better along with enhancing the body's flexibility. Power yoga involves 3 concepts - Vinyasa, Tristhana and internal purification. Along with difficult body poses, you have to regulate your breathing so that your yogic poses appear natural and free flowing. Ellen DeGeneres also practises power yoga and learns from a yogi.
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Madonna - Ashtanga Yoga
2. Madonna - Ashtanga Yoga
At 53, if there is someone who looks stunningly beautiful among our celebrities, it has to be Madonna! Just look at her face, her figure; it's just marvelous. Well, the credit goes to Ashtanga yoga which she has been practising since almost 16 years. In Ashtanga yoga, there are six postures with an increasing level of difficulty. It commences with an 'opening sequence' that involves ten Sun Salutations and standing poses. After this, you move on to the next level depending on your ability.
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Miranda Kerr, Ricky Martin - Hatha Yoga
3. Miranda Kerr, Ricky Martin - Hatha Yoga
Miranda Kerr swears by Hatha yoga especially after the birth of son Flynn. She has been on the yoga bandwagon since eleven years. Ricky Martin has said that he controls the obsessive and sometimes stupid decisions of his life by connecting his heart with his mind. Hatha yoga involves a lot of postures, stretching exercises and relaxation techniques. Other forms of yoga have evolved from Hatha yoga.
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Meg Ryan - Siddha Yoga
4. Meg Ryan - Siddha Yoga
She has been to various Indian ashrams and met famous gurus like Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Gurumayi of Siddha Yoga. She sticks to Siddha yoga to provide her inner peace. Siddha yoga is useful for those who want to discover themselves and realize their true worth.
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Jada Pinkett Smith - Yoga-gym workout mix
5. Jada Pinkett Smith - Yoga-gym workout mix
Jada Pinkett Smith, wife of Will Smith does yoga since quite a few years, even involving her kids in it while at home. Though devoted to yoga, she also visits the gym regularly to stay fit.
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Christy Turlington, Michelle Williams, Jake Gyllenhaal - Kundalini Yoga
6. Christy Turlington, Michelle Williams, Jake Gyllenhaal - Kundalini Yoga
Christy Turlington has been practising yoga since about 15 years and has also introduced an Ayurvedic cosmetic line, works as the contributing editor at Yoga Journal and has her own yoga clothing line. Michelle Williams and Jake Gyllenhaal have also been sticking to the same form of yoga for many years. Kundalini yoga has to do with a higher form of meditation and spiritual meaning. It gives you enough strength to know about yourself and achieve concentration and awareness.
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Sting - Jivamukti Yoga
7. Sting - Jivamukti Yoga
Sting and wife Trudie Styler have been practising Jivamukti yoga since a long time and are students of Ashtanga yoga as well. In Jivamukti yoga, the main focus is on the flexibility and strength of the individual. One has to manage one's breath and movements in a seamless manner.
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