Women celebrities who practice yoga
Yoga is seen by many as a “passive” form of exercise; however, many women celebrities claim to have lost weight, toned up and are in overall more physical better health because of the practice of yoga. Yoga provides exercise not just for the body, but for the mind and spirit too. There are so many different types of yoga available that you are sure to find one that suits your particular needs.
Hollywood celebrities who practice yoga
Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston, 42, reportedly keeps herself in shape with the practice of hot yoga (also known as Bikram yoga). Hot yoga is a form of Hatha yoga that is practiced in a studio where the temperature ranges around 100 degrees. The heat, and high humidity, help to improve flexibility, increase weight loss and helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Jennifer Aniston credits her body strength and flexibility to the practice of hot yoga.
Singer and actress Madonna, 52, is a well known advocate of yoga. Madonna is said to practice Ashtanga yoga which is another form of Hatha yoga; however, Ashtanga yoga is a physically demanding workout, with breathing exercises, that pushes the body to build up strength and stamina.
Other women celebrities who reputedly incorporate yoga into their daily lives include:
- singer Geri Haliwell, 38
- actress Meg Ryan, 49
- actress Gwyneth Paltrow, 38.
The benefits of yoga for women
There are many benefits to women practicing yoga; these include:
- weight loss
- improves heart health
- increases strength and physical function after surgery forbreast cancer
- reduces stress
- decreases depression
- improves skin health
- strengthens the immune system
- manages insomnia
- manages osteoporosis.
References:
- Women Fitness website, Yoga, accessed March 1, 2011
- University of Maryland Medical Center website, Yoga, accessed March 1, 2011
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