In Pics: From Jennifer Aniston to Sting, Hollywood celebs who swear by Yoga

International Yoga Day celebrates yogas global appeal not just among Indians but also among Hollywood stars While yoga originates from ancient India its popularity has surged in recent times for its physical and mental health benefitsOn International Yoga Day 2024 lets take a look at the top international celebrities like Jennifer Aniston Sting Kate Hudson and others who swear by yoga and often share their passion with the world1 Jennifer AnistonJennifer Aniston known for her role in Friends didnt immediately take to yoga In a 2006 interview with Self magazine she recalled attending a yoga class years ago where she found it too crowded hot and sweaty She thought she could get a better workout from running and find better meditation by sitting quietly alone Instead she used a treadmill or elliptical to stay fit It wasnt until February 2005 just after her divorce from Brad Pitt that she started working with fitness trainer Mandy Ingber and discovered yogas appeal Aniston explained that she wasnt just trying to get in physical shape but also to find mental clarity and peace She noticed her legs became leaner and her arms stronger with yoga Now at 55 she continues to practice yoga regularly2 Kate HudsonView this post on InstagramA post shared by Kate Hudson katehudsonThe actress incorporates daily movement into her routine She enjoys walking using the treadmill and practising Pilates She also mentioned in a 2021 interview with People magazine that she particularly loves hot yoga when she has the time3 MadonnaThe 65yearold singer sees yoga as a reflection of life itself In a 2019 interview with Life amp Style she emphasized the importance of taking yoga slowly and not rushing through poses Madonna believes yoga teaches you to face challenging situations without selfjudgment emphasizing its benefits for mental physical and spiritual wellbeing4 StingSting is a strong supporter of Vinyasa flow yoga and it has been a significant part of his life especially in his relationship with his wife Trudie Styler whom he has been with for over three decades They practice yoga together which has deepened their bond and their spiritual connectionDuring his 2010 Symphonicities tour where he performed orchestral versions of his solo and Police songs with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sting integrated yoga into his routine He spent 40 minutes before performances leading the orchestra in yoga sessions that included chanting and meditation5 Gwyneth PaltrowIn a Wall Street Journal interview in 2018 Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow mentioned ldquoI remember when I started doing yoga and people were like lsquowhat is yoga Shersquos a witch Shersquos a freakrsquordquoShe also hinted that she played a role in making yoga more popular in the Western world Paltrow expressed surprise during a yoga class when someone asked if she had ever practiced yoga before ldquoForgive me if this comes out wrong I went to do a yoga class in Los Angeles and the 22yearold girl behind the counter was like lsquoHave you ever done yoga beforersquo And literally I turned to my friend and I was like lsquoYou have this job because I have done yoga beforersquordquo