21 Celebrities You Should Know Who Practice Yoga
Jan 19, 2022
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I don't know about you, but sometimes I like to check in on my favourite celebrities to see what they are getting up to, it's my guilty pleasure! Are they in any new movies? Have they released any recent music this month? How do they manage to stay in shape despite a busy schedule? What is their diet and skincare routine? How do they spend their time outside of work?
I know I sound like a stalker but aren't we all a little noisy when it comes to the lives of our favs!
Yoga practice has been a mainstay amongst celebs for decades because of its many health benefits. Whether you are trying to maintain and strengthen lean muscle or clear your mind, yoga is the go-to activity.
I'm excited to know that many of our favourite celebrities encourage and practice yoga to maintain their physical and mental health. No wonder why with the intensity of being in the public eye 24/7. In those circumstances, a routine involving mindful activities is necessary for maintaining a strong sense of well-being.
If our list of yoga-loving celebs doesn't get you leaping onto your yoga mat and chanting aum, then you haven't read it! So here are 21 celebrities you should know who practice yoga. Namaste.
21. Ellie Goulding
English singer and songwriter
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Despite being a global music sensation, topping the UK charts on more than one occasion, she still finds time to dedicate herself to her health and fitness.
Goulding regularly posts photos and videos of her workouts where you can see her toned abs and dedicated work ethic. She has many posts showing her yoga prowess, and it's clear to see why she is so successful, and with a workout routine like hers, I'm sure she's used to feeling the burn!
20. Ashley Graham
American model and television presenter
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Ashley has been breaking down boundaries within the modelling industry for many years. She was the first size 16 model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and continued to trailblaze through the entertainment industry as the host of American Beauty Star.
The recent mother of twins took to Instagram to share her parental yoga session with her followers.
19. Gisele Bündchen
Brazilian model, activist, and businesswoman
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Gisele is one of the most influential models and businesswomen of the 21st Century. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1999 to 2006 and throughout her career has been dedicated to philanthropy and wellness.
In 2020, Bündchen posted a photo with her daughter, showing their yoga progression from 2013 to 2020. It's incredible to see parents bonding and passing on yoga practice to their children, especially when they are the spitting image of their parents. Go mini yogi go!
18. Victoria Beckham
English singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and television personality
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Posh Spice, more like Yogi Spice! Apart from being a global superstar, a member of the pop group Spice Girls, a style icon, and a fashion designer, Victoria Beckham finds time to keep fit and practice yoga. We applaud you, Posh!
17. Kate Hudson
American actress
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The mother of three rose to fame after her performance in the 2000 film Almost Famous, which garnered her a Golden Globe Award and Academy Award nomination.
She is the face and co-founder of Fabletics, a fitness brand, so it only makes sense that she is a yoga and pilates enthusiast.
In this post, Rani, her daughter, is helping her to hold a downward dog pose. What a little cutie!
16. Miranda Kerr
Australian model and businesswoman
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Kerr entered the scene as a model when she was 13 and rose to fame as a part of the Victoria's Secret Angels in 2007. She was the first Australian Victoria's Secret model and paved the way for a new generation of international models.
She advocates for Kundalini yoga and often shares photos of her practising on her Instagram.
15. Lady Gaga
American singer, songwriter, and actress
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Growing up in the 2000s and 2010s, Lady Gaga was at the forefront of musical innovation, with her outrageous fashion and versatility remaining a key figure in the creative sphere to this present day. She honestly has too many accomplishments to mention, and I haven't even talked about her current acting career. She's a modern-day David Bowie!
The House of Gucci star has cited hot yoga as a part of her routine, starting classes way back in 2004.
14. Robert Downey Jr.
American actor and producer
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The 56-year-old actor is best known for his starring role as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but things didn't always seem so solid. Get it, like metal? Before becoming a superhero, Downey Jr. suffered from drug addiction but was able to kick his bad habits through activities such as yoga and his mentor Vinnie Marino, who also overcame his fight with addiction to become a popular yoga teacher in LA. He has been drug-free since July 2003. Robert also partook in therapy, meditation, and Wing Chun Kung fu to help him accomplish this.
It's sad to know that we will no longer see Downey Jr. gracing our screen as the iron-clad superhero, but I am glad that he can serve as an inspiration for others dealing with their addictions.
13. Pink
American singer and songwriter
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The certified rockstar blazed through the noughties with hits like Can't Take Me Home, So What, Most Girls, and Lady Marmalade. She also rocked the early 2010's with her studio album The Truth About Love and You+Me, featuring hit singles Blow Me (One Last Kiss), Try, and of course, Just Give Me A Reason featuring Nate Ruess of fun.
With all the commercial success and accolades, including three Grammy Awards, it's incredible how the mother of two finds time to hone her body through activities such as yoga and surfing. Look at that crow pose; she truly is a badass!
12. Halle Berry
American actress
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The Hollywood icon got her start as a model, competing in the Miss USA pageant and Miss World 1989 before breaking into film with her role in the 1992 romantic comedy Boomerang alongside Eddie Murphy.
The actress has had a long and prosperous career, and thanks to yoga and stretching, at least three times per week maintains her health and well-being. Another win for the queen of beauty!
In an interview with Women's Health Magazine, she details her relationship with yoga practice:
"One of the most helpful stress-releasing practices for me is yoga. To me, it's a physical form of meditation that allows me to move negative energy out of my body. Whatever type of yoga I practice, focusing on my breath and really feeling my body as I flow through and hold poses really centres me. It's like the stress just lifts right out of me."
11. Kate Beckinsale
English actress and model
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When she isn't acting in Guilty Party or on the big screen, the British actress is at the centre of news articles obsessed with her yoga outfits.
She made her Hollywood debut in the comedy drama Much Ado About Nothing. Starring alongside Emma Thompson and Keanu Reeves.
Beckinsale is an avid yoga enthusiast and did goat yoga for her birthday with her family. I guess you could say she's the goat!
10. Jessica Biel
American actress and model
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Jessica Biel may be known for her role as Mary Camden in the drama series 7th Heaven or as the other half of her husband Justin Timberlake, but you might not know she is also an avid yoga practitioner.
Biel took up yoga in her twenties after struggling to find herself. She finds time to slot in around 30 minutes a day to practice yoga and says:
"It just helps me with everything that I have to do in my life."
9. Adam Levine
American singer, musician
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The Grammy Award-winning artist is the frontman of the pop-rock band Maroon 5.
Adam has been vocal about his love of yoga and posts regular photos of himself holding poses and stretching. In a previous Facebook post, he wrote:
"I won’t get too #Namaste on you. But I will say that I feel so fortunate to have found Yoga. The practice is so different deeply personal for any individual that I've been somewhat hesitant to share what it is to me. However, this time around, I thought I’d offer it up to whoever is listening. It has had such a profoundly positive impact on my life over the years. I have never been pretzel-ish or particularly flexible. And my practice is riddled with mistakes and imperfections. Which is precisely what makes it so powerful. Striving to do better while simultaneously remaining satisfied with where I am. It’s much larger than I am. I just tag along for the ride. Pretty cool. So...thanks Yoga. You’re awesome."
8. Cara Delevigne
English model, actress, and singer
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The cheeky and lovable British model hit the ground running ever since being scouted by Christopher Bailey of Burberry in 2012.
The World fell in love with her carefree attitude and rebellious nature. Did I mention that she can play the guitar behind her head?
Although it would be fun to marvel over her eyebrows or commend her on her recent movies, she has played an influential role in advocating for yoga to manage stress and personal well-being.
Delevinge decided to start yoga as a non-pharmaceutical method to deal with depression. She said in an interview with Elle Magazine:
"For me, yoga's the only way I can really feel things and check how I am. Because there is always pain somewhere, even if it's completely irrational pain, and it's always good to find it and get it out."
Last year Cara also led a thirty-minute Yoga Flow class with Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness brand.
7. Jada Pinkett Smith
American actress, screenwriter, singer, and producer
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Recently Smith has been making waves alongside her daughter and mother on the Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show Red Table Talk. She has an illustrious career appearing in many sitcoms throughout the nineties like A Different World, True Colors, and Fresh Prince, along with many movie credits to her name. Jada also was the frontwoman and songwriter for the heavy metal band Wicked Wisdom that launched in the early 2000s.
It's clear to see where Willow gets her calm nature and interest in yoga and mindful activities, especially when you have parents like the Smiths, whom both are constantly expanding their wellness education.
6. Russell Brand
English comedian, actor, and radio host
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The boisterous, free-spirited, and out-of-the-box entertainer may have started his career as a rolling stone taking radio, tv, film, and comedy by storm but is now a changed man devoted to well-being and deep thinking.
5. Gwyneth Paltrow
American actress, businesswoman, and singer
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The Academy Award-winning actress may be known for her prolific career on the big screen spanning decades from 1998's Shakespeare In Love to 2001's The Royal Tenenbaums and her recent work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but has had a longstanding imprint in the yoga and wellness scene since 1998.
She is the founder of Goop, a wellness and lifestyle company that has recently released a Netflix docuseries called Sex, Love & Goop, an American reality TV series centred around sex and intimacy.
Paltrow is known for her long-lasting relationship with Ashtanga yoga and generally produces yoga-related content through her brand Goop.
4. Nathalie Emmanuel
British actress and model
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If the game of thrones were a yoga competition, Nathalie would sit on the Iron Throne. The game of thrones star practises yoga regularly starting at age 18 to tackle her deteriorating mental health. She even travelled to Morocco in 2018 to complete her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training.
It's incredible to see a talented actor and creative add another skill to her already extensive repertoire.
Emmanuel said in an interview with Women's Health Magazine:
“What I love about yoga is there’s no pressure to be the best at it. Even if you just lie on your mat for the hour and breathe with intention, you’re doing yoga.
(When she was 18) My mental health was deteriorating, and I took my first class in reaction to it.”
3. Sting
English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor
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The Grammy Award-winning former frontman and bassist for the rock band Police was introduced to yoga by bandmate Danny Paradise in the late 80s, who also became his mentor.
He is a daily practitioner of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and practises Jivamukti and Tantra yoga.
Gordon Sumner, Sting addresses his experience practising yoga in an interview with Ganga White, his yoga instructor and personal friend who is the author of Yoga Beyond Belief: Insights to Awaken and Deepen Your Practice:
"I think, if anything, one of the most exciting things about yoga is that as I get older I seem to get better at certain parts of the practice, which is very inspiring. It makes you want to keep going. If anything, it’s reversing the ageing process. I can do things with my body now that I wouldn’t even have thought of doing when I was an athlete, a teenager. So that keeps me going. This is something I want to keep doing."
You could say that this gives a new meaning to every breath you take! Get it because there are a lot of breathing techniques in yoga. I will let myself out.
2. Willow Smith
American singer, actress, and dancer
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She may have started her career as the hair-whipping youngster shaking up the music world with her 2010 hit Whip My Hair, but she is so much more. Smith has come a long way in terms of her creative expression, reinventing herself and releasing a slew of musical projects under Willow, and creating the punk/alternative band The Anxiety.
She is also the co-host of Red Table Talk, a Facebook Watch talk show, alongside her mother and grandmother.
Willow was one of the first celebrities and people in general who inspired me to take up yoga through her inspiring Instagram posts.
In 2020 Willow teamed up with Jahnavi Harrison, a British musician who creates mantra and meditation music. Harrison is from a family of Bhakti-yoga practitioners who practised at Bhaktivedanta Manor. The 19-minute album takes inspiration from the practices of Bhakti-yoga and Kirtan music. Take a listen if you want to relax your mind and enjoy ethereal landscapes and angelic vocals.
1. Ella Mills
British food writer and entrepreneur
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Eleanor Laura Davan Mills, or as we know her online, Deliciously Ella, is a food blogger and entrepreneur who found encouragement in nutrition and wellness after being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome that left her bedridden for 18 months at the age of 21. She started her blog in 2012 that grew immensely in the oncoming years, has written six food-related books, made an app, the Deliciously Ella App, has opened a couple MaE Deli's, and sold branded food in the stores across the UK and the US. What can't she do?
She is also a yoga teacher, having completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training that she started in 2018. Ella talks about her experience becoming an accredited yoga teacher in an interview with Sweaty Beaty:
"I did, it was the most amazing experience. I loved it so much and it feels like the start of an exciting new journey. I started practising yoga about six years ago when I wasn’t physically able to do a lot due to being ill with a condition that affected my heart rate. I actually started with restorative practices and found they had such a powerful effect on my mind. As I got better, I started Vinyasa Flow and just love it, it calms my mind and creates balance in my life."
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