Malaika Arora continues to champion holistic wellness, this time by revisiting one of yoga’s most ancient and powerful sequences – Surya Namaskar. In a recent Instagram post, Malaika didn’t just perform
the series with grace and strength, but also shared a deeper perspective on its spiritual and physical impact.
The video features Malaika seamlessly flowing through all 12 traditional poses of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), which include:
Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)
Padahastasana (Hand to Foot Pose)
Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)
Dandasana (Stick Pose)
Ashtanga Namaskara (Eight-Limbed Salute)
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)
Ashwa Sanchalanasana (repeated)
Padahastasana (repeated)
Hasta Uttanasana (repeated)
Pranamasana (closing the cycle)
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In her caption, Malaika beautifully expressed that Surya Namaskar is more than a series of movements, it’s a daily spiritual offering. “Each breath attunes you to solar energy, awakening your Sushumna Nadi, dissolving inner fog, and syncing your rhythm with nature’s eternal flow,” she wrote, calling it a “moving prayer to the light within and around you.”
The benefits of Surya Namaskar are both wide-ranging and scientifically backed. As per experts, this dynamic sequence improves flexibility, cardiovascular health, muscular endurance, and balance. Practicing it regularly can help reduce stress, improve digestion, regulate metabolism, and foster a deeper connection between breath, body, and mind.
Malaika’s post is yet another reminder that beauty, strength, and wellness are built from the inside out. Through her regular yoga practice, she continues to inspire her followers to embrace mindful movement as a way of life proving once again that fitness isn’t just about how you look, but how deeply you connect with yourself.
