Shark Tank India's Namita Thapar says ‘70-hour workweek gives no wealth'. Urges professionals to invest in these 6 things instead
Namita Thapar, Shark Tank India judge, encourages professionals to prioritize health. She suggests rethinking investments in wellness. Thapar highlights the importance of yoga for physical and mental well-being. She emphasizes that long work hours can lead to health problems. Yoga can build a stronger body and calmer mind. She recommends yoga poses like Mountain Pose and Downward Dog.
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A foundational standing pose that improves posture and balance while grounding your body and mind. It helps activate core muscles and encourages mindful breathing.
Downward Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Dog pose (Pic courtesy: Istock. Images used for representative purpose only)
A rejuvenating full-body stretch that strengthens the arms and legs while relieving tension in the spine and hamstrings.
Boat Pose (Pic courtesy: Istock. Images used for representative purpose only)
This core-strengthening pose tones the abdominal muscles and improves focus and balance. It also aids digestion and builds stamina.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana)
Warrior Pose (Pic courtesy: Istock. Images used for representative purpose only)
A powerful standing posture that builds strength in the legs and arms while boosting confidence and endurance.
Cobra Pose (Pic courtesy: Istock. Image used for representative purpose only)
A heart-opening backbend that strengthens the spine and soothes lower back pain. It also stimulates abdominal organs and boosts energy levels.
In a world obsessed with hustle culture, where longer hours are often equated with success, Shark Tank India judge and Emcure Pharmaceuticals executive director Namita Thapar is urging professionals to rethink what they're really investing in. On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Thapar took to LinkedIn to share a refreshingly honest take on wellness and productivity—and it's striking a chord with thousands.Thapar pointed out how much time we spend trying to get better at work: 'updating skills, reading books, and listening to podcasts.' While she acknowledged the value in that, she stressed that these aren't enough. According to her, the real game-changer is something most of us overlook—investing in our health through yoga.She wrote, 'That 70-hour work week gives you no wealth, just bad health & a body full of pains & aches.' Instead, Thapar emphasised that yoga helps you build a stronger body and a stiller, calmer mind—both of which are essential for not just work productivity but also happiness in personal life.Citing her own experience, she called yoga the 'easiest to implement' wellness practice—you only need a mat and a little space at home. She encouraged people to let go of excuses and begin right away, assuring them that the practice has the power to transform their lives. Her message closed with a strong note of positivity and self-compassion, urging everyone to prioritise their well-being.In the video, she suggested a few yoga poses to fix the slouch and get rid of neck, shoulder and back pain.A gentle backbend that opens up the chest and stretches the spine. It helps relieve stress and improves circulation.
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