Malaika Arora recommends THESE 3 Yoga asanas to beat the heat

Summer is at its peak and it doesn’t seem to be going away anywhere anytime soon. While most of us are relying on refreshing mocktails and ice lollies to beat the heat, Yoga can also play a very important role in keeping our bodies cool and calm.

So, cool down with Yoga, this summer by doing 3 simple Yoga asanas, as recommended by the diva and Yoga Goddess, Malaika Arora.

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The actress took to her social media handle and wrote, “In this week's #MalaikasMoveOfTheWeek @malaikaaroraofficial recommends 3 asanas that will help you cool down the body. Try these asanas: Pigeon pose Cat cow pose Tree pose #mondaymotivation #sarvayoga #divayoga #summerworkout #reels.”

Check out these Yoga poses below.

Pigeon pose

To do this pose, simply put down your knee and keep your spine erect. Stretch your right leg and keep extending your right leg till your left knee and left foot are next to the right hip.
Breathe in. Next, push your chest out and hold for a few second. Change your leg now and do the same thing with the other leg. Do this 4 times.

Cat cow pose

Stand on your fours in a table pose. Come into a cow pose by lifting your hips upwards and push your chest forward. Relax your shoulders, lift your head up and look straight ahead. Come into cat pose while pushing your pubic bone in the front and tucking your tailbone in. Release your head towards the floor.

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Tree pose

Keep your heels slightly apart and touch your toes to each other while standing. Bend the right knee and place the sole of the right foot against the left thigh. Draw your right knee towards the back. Now, raise your arms outwards and upwards. Maintain this posture for a few seconds. Release and repeat this process with the other leg.