01/8​Anushka Sharma to Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood actresses who practised Yoga during pregnancy

In B-town, there are two kinds of people, the ones who love to flex and the others who love to stretch. Over the years we have seen many more stars tuning to yoga for its health benefits. The ancient Indian practice has also become hugely popular among actresses, especially when pregnant. From stars like Anushka Sharma to Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amy Jackson and many others, here's a list of actresses who swear by the advantages of yoga during pregnancy.

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02/8Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma may be heavily pregnant with her first baby, but that has not stopped her from practising yoga. Although she has been advised to refrain from the strenuous exercises, her doctor assured her it was safe to perform other asanas. "This exercise is hands-down (and legs up) the most difficult one. As yoga is a big part of my life, my doctor recommended that I can do all such asanas that I was doing before I was pregnant barring twists and extreme-forward bends, but of course with the appropriate and required support." Anushka wrote.

The actress, however, did warn that she had a yoga teacher present virtually and her hubby standing by to support and help her.

"I'm so glad I could continue my practice through my pregnancy," she added.

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03/8Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor Khan has always preferred a trip to the yoga studio, over the gym. While the has credited the practice for losing her excess baby weight, she has even sworn by its benefits during pregnancy. Revealing her fitness secrets during pregnancy, she said that she tries to do at least one hour of yoga every day as it helps her stay flexible and feel refreshed.

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04/8Amy Jackson

Amy Jackson

When Amy Jackson was pregnant with her first child, she surprised all when she revealed that she had turned to yoga to keep her mind and body active. Dressed to perfection and seated comfortably on her yoga mat, the actress shared a picture with a caption that read, "Nesting, resting, meditating, keeping my mind, body and soul active."

Amy didn't just stop there but went on practising her asanas as an alternative to the gym to shed her post-baby weight.

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05/8Lisa Haydon

Lisa Haydon

Lisa Haydon revealed the secret to her glowing skin and toned body during her pregnancy and it came as no surprise that she too practised yoga. The actress revealed that she continued her yoga routine to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. The star gave fans a peek at her fitness routine during pregnancy by sharing photos and videos on her Instagram handle.

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06/8Sameera Reddy

Sameera Reddy

When Sameera Reddy discovered the benefits of Prenatal Yoga, she decided to share it with fellow expecting mums. The actress inspired expectant mothers to turn to yoga for a healthy mind and body. She also emphasised on the importance of stretching, relaxation and focused breathing, through her videos on social media.

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07/8Soha Ali Khan

Soha Ali Khan

Soha Ali Khan is another star who swears by the benefits of yoga. The actress, who also happens to be a yoga enthusiast, shared photos of herself performing her asanas to prepare her body for both the herculean task of labour and the "hormonal hurricane" it was going to be subjected to. Ditching a few exercises, here and there, the actress made certain adjustments to her routine and couldn't be happier about it.

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08/8Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta

When Lara Dutta was pregnant with her first child, she didn't just opt for prenatal yoga herself but encourages all expectant moms to try it out. The actress even went on to record a DVD that saw her performing the various asanas specially designed to for pregnant women to perform during their trimesters.

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