Celebs on yoga: all the benefits and why you should do it

Jennifer Aniston - For over 15 years Aniston has been training with teacher Mandy Ingber (right). "When I started doing yoga with Mandy, I noticed my legs getting leaner. My arms getting stronger, and most importantly, I noticed an inner strength," she said. The actress claims that yoga helps you prepare you for anything, both physically and mentally.

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Nicole Kidman - During the filming of 'Just Go With It' in Hawaii, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston were yoga buddies. The two actresses practiced yoga while off set.

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Charlize Theron - Charlize Theron keeps her body in shape with regular yoga classes. She also claims it helped her to quit smoking.

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Gisele Bündchen - Supermodel Gisele Bündchen started doing yoga in her twenties to stop experiencing panic attacks. She regularly shares photos of complicated poses on her social media.

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Jessica Biel - A fanatic for fitness, Jessica Biel found yoga to be the perfect practice to stay balanced and take care of her self, but she says it goes beyond the physical workout. "Yoga has brought me a lot of feelings of power and confidence," she said.

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Gwyneth Paltrow - The star practices yoga every morning. She even took credit for popularizing the practice. She said yoga has completely changed her. “Who I am has emerged, and everything else has gone by the wayside,” she said.

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The British musician has been a yoga devotee for many years. He claims that the practice keeps him young: “Yoga has enriched my life by allowing me to improve physically; which is very inspiring, especially as you get older.” When he is on tour with his band, the entire group does yoga before the show, because it "increases our cohesion," Sting said.

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Tori Spelling - The actress has practiced prenatal yoga in order to tone her limbs and learn deep breathing techniques, which helps during labor and birth.

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Christy Turlington - Supermodel Christy Turlington has been a yogi since her teenage years. She is also the author of the book 'Living Yoga: Creating A Life Practice.'

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Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga is a devoted fan of yoga, and she uses it to stay in shape. She also filmed a video inspired by Marina Abramović, where she appears naked doing yoga and meditating.

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Adam Levine - How do you think one of the sexiest men on Earth stays in shape? Yoga, of course! The front man of Maroon 5 said: "Yoga has given me the ability to be more focused and make better decisions that come from a clear place." He has a yoga room backstage at his concerts in order to practice before performing.

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Olivia Wilde - Olivia Wilde claims that yoga makes her feel beautiful, she says “I never feel more beautiful than after I've really spent some time breathing."

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Halle Berry - No one would ever guess that Halle Berry is in her fifties! It's no secret that she's a fitness and yoga enthusiast, so maybe this is her secret. But it's not just a matter of exercise, she says that the practice helps you balance your brain.

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The Academy Award-winning and fitness-addicted star has often been spotted practicing yoga on the beach. His daily yoga and meditation practice are responsible for his excellent body and a great state of mind.

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Woody Harrelson - Like his 'True Detective' co-star Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson is a yoga enthusiast. Practicing yoga was a life-changing experience for him, which led the Hollywood actor to increase his support for humanitarian and environmental projects.

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Alessandra Ambrosio - Alessandra Ambrosio loves to relax and tone up her body by doing yoga. She used to do it with her children’s father, ex-fiancé Jamie Mazur.

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Vanessa Hudgens - Vanessa Hudgens considers the practice of yoga more like therapy than just fitness. "I love to practice yoga because it's good for the mind and the soul," she said.

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Colin Farrell - The Irish actor attends yoga classes regularly to stay in shape. He also did yoga while in rehab.

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Madonna - As a trendsetter, Madonna was already practicing yoga before it was cool. She started in 1996 to get back in shape after the birth of his first daughter, Lourdes. She is such an expert that she even incorporates complex poses into her choreography.

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Drew Barrymore - She did prenatal yoga throughout her 2013 pregnancy. In order to get ready for the Netflix series 'Santa Clarita Diet,' she lost 20 lbs (10 kg) through yoga.

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Russell Brand - The British comedian is a devoted yogi, and credits the practice of yoga as a major factor in overcoming his addiction to drugs and alcohol. He also owns a yoga studio, in order to help people who may be going through the same struggles he went through.

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Robert Downey Jr. - Like Russell Brand, Downey credits his yoga experience with helping him overcome his addictions, and helping him to find balance and peace of mind again. In 2012, the actor was featured on the cover of Men's Fitness magazine in some impressive yoga poses.

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Kaley Cuoco - Like her character Penny, 'The Big Bang Theory' star also loves to do yoga to stay in shape. The actress stated that the practice makes her feel good, "I feel five pounds lighter... I really recommend it."

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Julia Roberts - While filming 'Eat Pray Love,' actress Julia Roberts did intense yoga training and took the practice very seriously.

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Reese Witherspoon - Yoga three times a week is Witherspoon's secret to looking like a 25-year-old. The actress practices yoga to help her body and mind stay strong and focused.

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Naomi Watts - Reese Witherspoon's yoga buddy is Naomi Watts. The pair regularly attend classes together in Los Angeles.

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David Beckham - The former soccer star began doing yoga to stretch his muscles, and improve his soccer skills. Yoga makes his aches and pains after playing disappear. He reportedly practices it with his wife, Victoria Beckham, in order to garner a deeper intimacy and connection.

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Demi Moore - The Hollywood actress is so into the practice that she even became a certificated Kundalini yoga teacher.

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The pop star is a devoted practitioner of yoga, specifically Ashtanga yoga.

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Nicole Kidman - During the filming of 'Just Go With It' in Hawaii, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston were yoga buddies. The two actresses practiced yoga while off set.

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Charlize Theron - Charlize Theron keeps her body in shape with regular yoga classes. She also claims it helped her to quit smoking.

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Gisele Bündchen - Supermodel Gisele Bündchen started doing yoga in her twenties to stop experiencing panic attacks. She regularly shares photos of complicated poses on her social media.

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Tori Spelling - The actress has practiced prenatal yoga in order to tone her limbs and learn deep breathing techniques, which helps during labor and birth.

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Christy Turlington - Supermodel Christy Turlington has been a yogi since her teenage years. She is also the author of the book 'Living Yoga: Creating A Life Practice.'

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Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga is a devoted fan of yoga, and she uses it to stay in shape. She also filmed a video inspired by Marina Abramović, where she appears naked doing yoga and meditating.

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Olivia Wilde - Olivia Wilde claims that yoga makes her feel beautiful, she says “I never feel more beautiful than after I've really spent some time breathing."

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Alessandra Ambrosio - Alessandra Ambrosio loves to relax and tone up her body by doing yoga. She used to do it with her children’s father, ex-fiancé Jamie Mazur.

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Vanessa Hudgens - Vanessa Hudgens considers the practice of yoga more like therapy than just fitness. "I love to practice yoga because it's good for the mind and the soul," she said.

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Colin Farrell - The Irish actor attends yoga classes regularly to stay in shape. He also did yoga while in rehab.

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Drew Barrymore - She did prenatal yoga throughout her 2013 pregnancy. In order to get ready for the Netflix series 'Santa Clarita Diet,' she lost 20 lbs (10 kg) through yoga.

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Julia Roberts - While filming 'Eat Pray Love,' actress Julia Roberts did intense yoga training and took the practice very seriously.

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Reese Witherspoon - Yoga three times a week is Witherspoon's secret to looking like a 25-year-old. The actress practices yoga to help her body and mind stay strong and focused.

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Naomi Watts - Reese Witherspoon's yoga buddy is Naomi Watts. The pair regularly attend classes together in Los Angeles.

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Demi Moore - The Hollywood actress is so into the practice that she even became a certificated Kundalini yoga teacher.

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Miley Cyrus -

The pop star is a devoted practitioner of yoga, specifically Ashtanga yoga.

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Celebs on yoga: all the benefits and why you should do it

Yoga can improve your mood and your health

03/07/24 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Healthy living

Yoga is calming. It can improve your mood and your health. Yoga helps to stretch and tone your body, helping you to both burn fat and reduce stress. There are thousands of reasons to start practicing this ancient discipline. So why aren't you?

Throughout this gallery, learn about the famous actors, musicians, and professional athletes that do yoga. Take a lesson from you favorite star, and get inspired to start this beneficial practice. Find out about all the celebrity yogis in this gallery!