Actor Neha Dhupia celebrates International Yoga Day by sharing her long-standing association with the practice. She describes yoga as the foundation of her physical, mental, and emotional well-being, which she first embraced during her Miss India days.
Dhupia shares how yoga has remained a constant through every stage of her life, from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to marathon training and motherhood. She highlights the misconception that yoga is less effective than intense forms of exercise, saying 'the magic you get from exercising on that six-foot mat is something I realised very early in my life.'
The 45-year-old actress emphasizes the adaptability of yoga, saying 'my body has changed over time and yoga has changed with it.' She explains how yoga has a solution for various needs, from improving breathing to supporting thyroid health.
Dhupia also shares how yoga influences her lifestyle choices beyond the mat, saying 'it’s not just exercise. It’s also very supportive of healthy eating.' She recalls being inspired by her father’s discipline, who still does headstands at 80, and how yoga has adapted to her changing needs as a mother of two.
The actress concludes by emphasizing the importance of consistency in yoga, saying 'consistency is key. Yoga is the base for all wellness, all goodness, all health, and every fitness-supporting exercise you want to do.'
