We’ve all been cooped up in the house for way too long. Even though we’re all trying to be more health-conscious these days, the confinement is likely doing a number on both the physical and psychological health of millions.

Young or old, male or female, it’s time for many to take some proactive steps toward the sound and healthy mind and body that we all need. That wide-ranging focus on all aspects of healthy living is at the center of a universe of wellness programs found in the Shilpa Shetty Yoga and Fitness app.

If you’ve never heard of Shilpa Shetty, then you aren’t a fan of Indian cinema. For the past 25 years, she’s been a huge Bollywood superstar, model, businesswoman, and fitness enthusiast. With the Shilpa Shetty app, she’s attempting to reach millions worldwide with a simple philosophy she’s made into a personal mantra and a household phrase in her native country: swasth raho mast raho, translated as stay healthy, stay happy.

The app features customized, goal-based yoga and fitness routines mentored by experts and performed by Shilpa Shetty herself, all tailored to different audiences. Their goal: to help users lose weight, improve flexibility, strengthen core muscles, toned arms and legs, and more, all through easy, home-based workouts. 

If you’re suffering medically, there are also special aliment-based programs that focus on diabetes, low and high blood pressure, and sleep issues. There are even programs aimed at boosting your immunity system to help stave off illnesses.

While most programs can show benefits for men and women, there are also several specially curated exercises just for women working through pregnancy, attempting post-pregnancy weight loss, or even combating menstrual pain. Read the rest

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