Watch: Ahead of her birthday, Ankita Konwar performs a full split

New Delhi: It comes as no surprise that Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar are the ultimate fan-favourite power couple of India – be it their enviable love story or their collective dedication towards fitness, the popular duo is loved by all and for several reasons. From running marathons together to mastering the toughest of yoga asanas and even working out on vacation, the couple does it all and is loved by their fans for this unmatched dedication. And Konwar, who will be celebrating her 31^st birthday in just a few days from now, recently performed a challenging yoga pose in her signature style – the most unconventional places of all time.

Last week, Ankita Konwar was seen performing a full split or Hanumanasana in front of the Red Fort. And what’s more, this came right after the icon completed a 30k run.

"A split after a 30k run, in front of the Red Fort #yogaeverywhere," she captioned the post.

Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar, who are both known yoga and running enthusiasts, recently joined the Unity Run which kicked off on the 75^th Independence Day to celebrate the platinum jubilee of the big day. The 450-km marathon started in Jhansi and concluded at New Delhi’s Red Fort – while Soman was a part of it from the first day, Konwar joined her husband during the run.

What are the health benefits of the full split?

A full split or Hanumanasana is a complicated yoga pose that requires a great deal of practice to ace. This challenging seating pose stretches the hamstrings, stimulates digestive and reproductive organs, releases stress, and stretches back muscles as well. Flexibility is key when it comes to the full split – it requires hamstrings, work of the works, and the ability to balance the body on pelvis.

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