Hollywood has its fair share of divas who seem to defy the hands of time, and Salma Hayek is one such star. At 57, Hayek, with her ageless beauty, continues to turn heads. But what’s the magic potion behind her youthful glow? The answer might be simpler than you think.
The Power of Meditation: More than Just a Trend
“I really believe it is. People often tout the benefits of hitting the gym, but for me, it’s all about quieting the mind. People say it’s exercising. I think it’s meditation,” the Hollywood starlet recently shared during an intimate conversation with ‘Entertainment Tonight’.
While the idea of sweating it out in the gym for hours might be invigorating for some, many others find it a daunting endeavor. The image of treadmill tracks and clinking weights can make some of us cringe.
Hayek understands this sentiment all too well.
“For me, exercising is hard… It’s not just about the physical strain but the mental commitment as well. It’s really, really difficult to muster up the discipline to do it regularly,” she confessed with a candidness that resonates with many.
Instead of pushing herself through rigorous workouts, Hayek finds solace in the calm and serenity that meditation offers. She embraces the ancient practice wholeheartedly, saying that compared to exercise, meditation is “a walk in the park.”
The actress further elaborated on her unique approach to meditation.
“You don’t always have to follow traditional methods. Sometimes, just sitting in a moment with yourself, grounding yourself in the present, that’s already meditation. But do I manage to carve out time for it every single day?” she pondered aloud, leaving the question hanging.
It’s evident that Hayek’s approach isn’t about strict adherence but about genuinely connecting with oneself. This self-awareness and intentional connection with her inner self might very well be the elusive secret behind her glowing presence and captivating charm. One thing is certain: it’s not just about skin-deep beauty, but a profound sense of peace and balance from within.
A Deep Dive into Hayek’s Unique Meditation Technique
Hayek’s approach to meditation is not the cookie-cutter variety. Over the summer, while on Kelly Ripa’s ‘Let’s Talk Off Camera’ podcast, she described her technique as a “strange meditation.”
She elaborated, “Because of a lot of things in my body and health issues, somehow I developed this strange meditation that I keep evolving. I can do it for hours because I don’t feel the time. It’s so much fun.”
She’s not just sitting in silence; she’s tapping into the energies and sensations dancing within her.
“It’s actually feeling the energy. It moves and it dances inside of you, different feelings and sensations,” Hayek noted.
And the effects? Quite tangible.
Hayek candidly confessed, “When I don’t do it for some time, guess what? The face starts to drop and everything starts to drop. My herniated disc, the problem in my neck, the problem in my hip, my ankles – I start breaking down.”
The Strengthening Bond with Angelina Jolie: Soulful Connections Matter
Beyond her meditation practice, Hayek finds solace and strength in genuine friendships. One of her cherished connections is with Angelina Jolie, her co-star from the 2021 Marvel blockbuster, The Eternals.
Their relationship is more than just a typical Hollywood alliance. It’s one that “keeps growing.”
In Hayek’s words, “Everything. She’s been very very enriching in my life, in so many ways – as mothers, you know. Most of all, as artists.”
It’s clear that alongside her meditation practices, genuine relationships also play a part in Hayek’s well-being and youthful demeanor.
Reflecting on Salma’s Holistic Approach
Salma Hayek’s timeless beauty can’t solely be attributed to good genes or mere luck. It’s a blend of her unique meditative practices and the depth of her relationships. In a world constantly chasing the next big beauty secret, Hayek’s holistic approach to life and well-being offers a refreshing perspective. And if her radiant looks are anything to go by, maybe we should all be adding a dash of meditation and authentic connections to our daily routine.
