Expectant Deepika Padukone strikes a pose in Viparita Karani mudra, shares she exercises for health and not just looks; Husband Ranveer Singh responds
Deepika Padukone is currently in the last trimester of her pregnancy with actor Ranveer Singh. The couple is expecting their first child in September 2024. The Kalki 2989 AD actress recently shared a picture of herself posing in Viparita Karani mudra while writing a long note on self-care during the ongoing self-care month.
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In her note, the soon-to-be-mom questioned the need to celebrate ‘Self-Care Month’ when practicing simple acts of self-care daily is easy. Deepika mentioned, “I love a good workout. I don’t work out to ‘look good’ but to ‘feel fit’.” She has been incorporating exercise into her lifestyle for a long time and does not limit herself to a specific type of workout.
She shared that she usually follows a simple 5-minute routine daily, regardless of whether she works out or not. According to Deepika, it is especially beneficial after a long flight or to relax. She then described the Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose) mudra that she was seen practicing in the photo.
What is Deepika Padukone-advocated Viparita Karani?
In Sanskrit, Viparita means inverted and Karani means in action. Deepika explained that this active inversion position, also known as the restful inversion, involves lying with legs up against the wall. This pose has various mental and physical health benefits, including calming the nervous system and boosting immune health.
Deepika highlighted how this yoga asana can be beneficial when practiced upon waking up or before bedtime. She mentioned that Viparita Karani helps relieve aches in muscles, joints, swollen ankles, and feet during pregnancy. It also helps reduce lower back pressure, heaviness, and fatigue.
Pregnant women are advised to use a bolster or cushion for support while performing this pose. Deepika also added a precaution that individuals with glaucoma and uncontrolled high blood pressure should avoid this pose and consult a yoga instructor before attempting any asanas.
Ranveer Singh commented, “Works like magic!” under his wife’s post.
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