‘Progress over perfection’ is what Malaika Arora swears by for fitness

Malaika Arora’s fitness regimen has been an inspiration for many people to grab their pillows and try out yoga poses. In her latest post on social media, a yoga enthusiast shared one fitness mantra she really swears by – and it’s definitely something we can learn from.

A video on Instagram shows Malaika exercising Pinchamayurasano or forearm balance, under the supervision and support of her fitness trainer.

“I firmly believe that perfection is a myth, but consistency helps a person focus on progress … #progressoverperfection,” the actress signed the video, which shows her balancing her body on her forearm and slowly pushing her legs into the air. Gradually nailed Pinchamayurasano.

She appropriately acknowledged the motivation she gets from her coach and thanked him for “he always encourages me to the best of his ability. “

Watch the video here:

Discover the 5 benefits of Pincha Mayurasane for your fitness and well-being:

1. Upper back strength:

The forearm stand can provide strength to the shoulder and upper back muscles. Proper posture and posture can work wonders and provide strength to the upper body.

2. Improved balance:

Although that the yoga pose seems impossible on the face of it, this can be achieved with the help of a coach, the right concentration and focus, and a lot of practice. It keeps you in shape and maintains the balance of your body.

3. Calms the mind:

When you turn your head, it helps relieving stress and fighting depression. Blood flows down and provides fresh blood to the brain. Because it is an attentive posture, it helps to combat anxious and negative thoughts.

4. Ignition of the side body:

This inverted pose requires a lot of toning of the muscles in the outer part of the torso. The muscles that zigzag between the ribs are known as serrated muscles and are strongly activated in this asana. Not just to ignite side body but also balances the whole body.

5. Develops hand strength:

The strength of the arms, triceps, deltoid and smaller structures are strengthened by performing Pichamayurasane. The lower arms provide you with a supporting base and as such become stronger, along with the wrist in the forearm position.