International Yoga Day 2025: COLORS’ actors share their take on what yoga means to them

Deepika
Singh
who
plays
Mangal
in
‘Mangal
Lakshmi’ shares,

“Yoga
has
been
part
of
my
life
since
I
was
a
child.
I
grew
up
watching
my
mother
practise
it
every
morning,
it
became
something
I
absorbed
without
even
realising.
Over
time,
it
turned
into
a
quiet
anchor
for
me.
I
even
pursued
formal
training,
but
what
stays
with
me
are
the
small
shifts
it
brings,
mentally,
physically,
emotionally.
As
a
classical
Odissi
dancer,
I’ve
always
felt
that
yoga
and
dance
share
the
same
rhythm,
both
need
presence
and
patience.
Even
on
the
sets
while
shooting
for
‘Mangal
Lakshmi’,
I
try
to
find
moments
to
reconnect
through
breath
or
a
quick
stretch.
It’s
amazing
how
something
so
simple
can
help
you
reset
completely.
For
me,
yoga
isn’t
about
performance.
It’s
about
showing
up
for
yourself
every
day.
This
International
Yoga
Day,
I
hope
everyone
finds
their
own
small
way
to
begin.
You
don’t
need
much,
just
a
little
space
and
intention.”

Rubina
Dilaik
from
‘Laughter
Chefs
Unlimited
Entertainment’ shares,

“Yoga
is
my
way
of
grounding
myself,
especially
in
a
world
that’s
constantly
moving.
It’s
not
always
about
an
hour-long
session
on
the
mat,
sometimes,
it’s
just
five
minutes
of
deep
breathing
and
tuning
inwards.
As
someone
who
juggles
continuous
shoots
and
travel,
yoga
gives
me
a
much-needed
pause.
Even
during
the
chaos
of
cooking
battles
on
Laughter
Chefs,
I’ve
created
designated
spots
on
set
where
I
can
do
yoga
and
stay
in
that
calm
zone.
I’ve
noticed
how
just
a
few
conscious
breaths
can
completely
shift
my
energy.
That’s
the
beauty
of
yoga,
it
meets
you
where
you
are.
On
International
Yoga
Day,
I
want
to
encourage
everyone
to
stop
treating
yoga
like
a
task.
Think
of
it
as
a
daily
gift
to
yourself.
Your
body
and
mind
deserve
that
kindness.”

Narayani Shastri who plays Lalita in ‘noyontara’ shares,

“Yoga
for
me
has
always
been
about
centering
myself.
It’s
helped
me
stay
connected
to
myself,
especially
while
portraying
layered
roles
like
Lalita
in
‘Noyontara’,
where
there’s
so
much
going
on
emotionally.
Yoga
allows
me
to
switch
off,
process
quietly,
and
come
back
with
a
clear
mind.
I
don’t
approach
yoga
with
pressure.
Some
days
it’s
a
full
practice;
other
days,
it’s
just
mindful
breathing.
But
every
time,
it
gives
me
a
moment
of
stillness,
something
we
all
need
in
today’s
fast-paced
world.
The
more
I
practice,
the
more
I
realise
it’s
not
just
about
physical
flexibility,
it’s
about
emotional
strength
and
mental
clarity.
On
International
Yoga
Day,
I’d
say:
listen
to
your
body,
be
kind
to
yourself,
allow
space
for
serenity.”