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Last Updated:May 08, 2025, 09:38 IST
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Fitness Mantra Isn’t About Losing Weight, Says Her Yoga Instructor
“It’s Never About Weight Loss”: Kareena Kapoor’s Yoga trainer on her mindful fitness approach
For Kareena Kapoor Khan, fitness is far more than a number on the scale — it’s a personal journey grounded in intuition, discipline, and deep self-awareness. Her approach, shaped over the years with her trusted yoga instructor Anshuka Parwani, is all about tuning in to what her body truly needs.
In a recent conversation with ETimes, Anshuka — who began her journey as a trainer with Kareena as her very first student — revealed that weight loss has never been the actor’s focus. “She’s the most body-aware person I’ve ever worked with,” said Anshuka. “There’s so much to learn from her. She knows when to push, when to slow down, and when to shift gears into breath work. It’s a holistic, mindful practice.”
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Over the past decade, the duo has built a dynamic routine that adapts to Kareena’s lifestyle and energy levels. “Right now, there’s no ‘I want to lose weight’ conversation. Honestly, that’s never really been part of our sessions. At most, we’ve discussed toning down a waist size, but never chasing weight loss,” Anshuka noted.
Her current workouts blend animal flow movements, strength-driven yoga sequences, and cardio-based practices. It’s a rich mix designed not for aesthetics alone, but for stamina, flexibility, and inner vitality. “Sometimes I feel there’s a torch behind her cheeks — she’s glowing from within,” Anshuka remarked.
Interestingly, Kareena isn’t a fan of balancing poses like vrikshasana (tree pose) — “she gets bored,” laughs Anshuka — but she swears by Surya Namaskars and backbends. “She genuinely enjoys her practice. It’s a lifestyle, not a task.”
Why Body Awareness Creates a Healthier Relationship with Fitness
Being deeply in tune with one’s body is more than a wellness trend — it’s a powerful shift in how we approach fitness. Here’s how body awareness contributes to a more sustainable and healthy fitness journey:
Prevents Burnout & Injury: Recognizing signs of fatigue or discomfort allows for timely rest and recovery, reducing the risk of overtraining or injury.
Encourages Consistency: When you listen to your body, workouts become something you look forward to — not something you dread. This builds a more consistent, long-term habit.
Supports Mental Health: Body awareness fosters mindfulness, which reduces stress and anxiety during workouts. It becomes a meditative practice rather than a punishment.
Improves Results: Training in alignment with your body’s needs leads to better form, greater focus, and more effective results.
Fosters Self-Acceptance: Shifting the focus from external goals (like weight loss) to internal cues encourages self-love and acceptance, making fitness a celebration rather than a correction.
Kareena’s approach reminds us that fitness isn’t a destination — it’s a conversation with the self, one breath, one pose, and one step at a time.
- First Published:
May 08, 2025, 09:38 IST
SOURCE : NEWS 18
