Gul Panag performs yoga with son Nihal (Source: Gul Panag/ Instagram)Being a parent comes with numerous responsibilities, which can often result in self-care taking a backseat. But not for The actor, who swears by living an active and healthy life, and has turned her workouts into a bonding time with her son, Nihal. So, it was not surprising to see Gul and Nihal acing Chakrasana —also known as Wheel Pose — in her recent Instagram post, making a case for fitness can also be fun.
“They do as you do. Not as you say.🤦🏻♀️,” Gul captioned the adorable post, which had two pictures of Nihal and her enjoying their fitness-cum-mother-son due time!
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If you too wish to perform Chakrasana, follow the below mentioned steps:
How to perform Chakrasana
* Lie flat on your back with your feet hip-width apart.
* Bend the knees with your feet placed on the ground close to your body.
* Bring your palms under your shoulders such that the fingers point towards the shoulders and the elbows are shoulder-width apart.
* Inhale and press your palms on the floor. Lift your shoulders and elbow, and your hips. Your feet should be pressed to the floor.
* Lift your body and roll your spine to resemble a semi-circular arch.
* Straighten your arms and legs as much as possible. Hold the position for a few seconds before returning to the starting position.
Recently, the actor also opened up about her daily workout routine. “Starting the week with a run. It helps me seize the day. And the week, psychologically,” she said in a detailed caption along with a mirror selfie.
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“I’m slowly working back, to restoring fitness by following my time-tested formula of balancing strength, endurance, and flexibility. In the course of the week, I do 2-3 days of strength (mix of traditional, plyometric, and HIIT), three days of running, and a day of yoga. On some days, I end up doing strength and endurance. On other days, I end up doing strength and flexibility. And other days I end up doing endurance and flexibility. Some days only endurance. Or strength or flexibility,” she added.
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