Marilyn Monroe, rest her soul, was known for many things. Of course she was an acclaimed model, actress and mid-century sex symbol. One thing Monroe was rarely acknowledged for, however, were her badass yoga skills.
Check out these photos from a studio session with Columbia and Fox in 1948:
1. Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
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2. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)
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3. Shoulder Stand (Salamba Sarvangasana)
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4. Modified Shoulder Stand (Ardha Sarvangasana)
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5. Boat Pose (Navasana)
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Pretty cool, right? According to an interview with LIFE magazine in 1952, Monroe was attracted to yoga as a way to tone her body. She, “couldn’t stand exercise if I had to feel regimented about it.”
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