Gisele Bündchen in Two-Piece Yoga Outfit Shares Wellness Mantra

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen is sharing her approach to stress-busting, and it’s deeply rooted in the power of movement. Bündchen, 43, posted a picture of herself doing yoga in different workout gear, including one beautiful green outfit that matched the lush background. “Managing stress is part of life and while we can’t always control our circumstances, we can choose how we respond to them and try to find healthy ways to deal with it,” she captioned the post. Here’s what Bündchen’s approach to health, fitness, and beauty looks like in her 40s.

1. How She Works Out

Bündchen’s workouts consist of yoga, weight lifting, jiu-jitsu, horseback riding, running, and taking long walks with her dog. She wakes up at 5 a.m. every morning to get started with her exercise. “Moving is just part of my every day,” she tells Women's Health. “Walking is underestimated… I always want to make sure that every day, I'm doing something in nature. Because I'm very intense and I go hard, the rest is extremely important.”

2. Skincare and Diet

Bündchen is more proactive about skin health and appearance as she gets older. “I’m like, ‘Okay let me remove my makeup,'” she tells Grazia. “I feel like the eyes are the window of the soul. I’m more aware of it than ever. I always say let thy food be your medicine because I also think food is very important. If you eat a bunch of greasy food, it’s going be hard to have really good skin. The more you eat your vegetables, that’s going to reflect in your skin.”

3. Water and Vegetables

Bündchen believes you are what you eat. “It is very important to drink plenty of water and eat food that comes from the earth, like fruits and vegetables, rather than processed food,” she tells Vogue France. “All of this is reflected directly on the skin. Water is your best ally to have beautiful skin, so you need to drink plenty of it. I also rely on electrolytes, which help better absorb water and increase hydration tenfold. I take a drink with a lemon flavor which is a very good bonus. Rest is also essential since a lack of sleep is marked immediately on the features of the face.”

4. Beauty Is Not Skin Deep

Bündchen takes time every night for gratitude and self-reflection. “It is very important to put on your moisturizer at night so that the skin has time to absorb it,” she tells Vogue France. “Even more essential: surrounding yourself with positive thoughts, having constructive conversations, reading and watching inspiring things... Because beauty is not limited to what you put on the surface of the skin, but also what you decide to bring to your body and your mind. And then there is love, the love that we have for ourselves and for others.

5. Wisdom With Age

Bündchen is fully embracing her 40s. “With age comes wisdom, don’t you feel that?” she tells Grazia. “I feel better at 40 than I felt at 30, I can tell you that much. I think the 40s are going to be awesome. The 20s were a little challenging, I’m not going to lie. The 30s, I was getting a grip on stuff. Now the 40s I’m like, ‘Let’s go!'”

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1. Partnership With Gaia Herbs

Bündchen is thriving in her 40s. “I’m feeling so much better at 43 than at 23,” she said at a panel discussion announcing her new partnership with supplement brand Gaia Herbs, via PEOPLE. “It’s amazing. I feel so much better — 40s are amazing. When I went to visit Gaia Herbs’ farm, it was incredible because I felt really good about the choices I’ve been making. I was like, ‘Good! I haven’t been intoxicating myself for the last 20 years, I feel better about myself.’ Imagine if I wasn’t, it would’ve been a problem. I would’ve noticed when I’m like 50 or 60.’“

2. Meditation and Sobriety

Bündchen swears by meditation and a sober life. “I meditate everyday, I exercise every day,” she said at the panel. “I’m just so grateful I have this body, I truly am. Now I’ve learned — because I wasn’t so good in my 20s or my teens — I realized my body is my temple and I really want to enjoy it. So for me, moving my body is huge. This is why I wake up at 5 a.m. This is why I’ve meditated for over 20 years. And when I don’t, I feel a huge difference. I haven’t drank alcohol in over two years and it’s amazing how much more clear [I feel].”

3. Aromatherapy Oils

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Bündchen always carries aromatherapy oils with her when she travels. “I have a bunch of them for different reasons,” she told Vogue. “I have some with peppermint, but this is more ylang ylang and lavender.” She also swears by arnica. “I am a very athletic person so arnica is great for that… if you have injuries, it’s very helpful.”

4. Resistance Bands

Bündchen takes a resistance band with her when she’s on the road, so there’s always a good opportunity for a solid workout. “I had shoulder surgery, so I take little breaks throughout the day and do my shoulder exercises,” she told Vogue. “This little band is amazing.”

5. The Great Outdoors

As seen on her social media, Bündchen is happiest outdoors in the fresh air. “I grew up in a small town in the countryside of Brazil, and I have always loved being surrounded by nature,” she told Origin Magazine. “Nature is where I feel most comfortable; it’s where I find my balance.”

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1. She Doesn’t Let Challenges Hold Her Back

In a recent Instagram post, Gisele talks about her mindset when dealing with adversity. She says that she tries not to let challenges hold her back, and uses them to grow as a person. “Whenever we go through adversity, there is always the potential for reflection, transformation, and growth. When I feel down, I’ve learned it’s a sign I need to go inside myself and figure out what I need to work on in that moment. Pain is not the enemy (though it often appears to be)! Pain is a signal that tells us what we should work on and try to change. In this way, challenges can give us an opportunity to awaken, get stronger, and become better, more confident versions of ourselves!”

2. She Does Yoga

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As seen in a recent Instagram post, Gisele is a fan of doing yoga. "Yoga’s incorporation of meditation and breathing can help improve a person’s mental well-being," says the American Osteopathic Association. “Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration,” says Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California.

3. She Eats Healthy

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Gisele writes in her memoir, Lessons, that she tries to eat healthy. However, she also doesn’t refer to her eating as a “diet,” as this can make her anxious. "I don't call my nutritional regimen a diet, but rather healthy eating habits, so I can maintain a high level of vitality and the mental clarity to have a productive and enjoyable life."

4. She Loves To Get Outside

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Gisele tells E! News that she does a lot of different physical activities, and that she loves to get outside and get moving. She says, "I surf, I horseback ride, so I think I just really enjoy moving my body.”

5. She Makes Exercise A Priority

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Gisele not only enjoys exercising and staying active, she makes it a priority, even with her busy lifestyle. She says to E! News, “It makes me feel good, and I make it a priority to do that every day, [when] it's the time of day for myself.

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1. She Eats Organic, Local Food

Bündchen tells Marie Claire that she makes sure her family eats healthy. She says that she likes to buy food from local places, and organic food. "At our house, we try to eat organic foods that are in season and locally grown," she says. "We believe that by buying locally, we'll have a better chance at getting foods that are fresh and also support local farmers.”

2. She Eats Plant-Based

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In addition to eating organic food, Bündchen and her family also follow another popular lifestyle. “We eat mostly a plant-based diet,” she revealed to Marie Claire. According to Harvard Health, plant-based and similar diets have a lot of benefits. “Vegetarian diets have also been shown to support health, including a lower risk of developing coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and increased longevity. Plant-based diets offer all the necessary protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals for optimal health, and are often higher in fiber and phytonutrients.”

3. She Goes Outside

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Bündchen loves to spend time outside. She loves to do different outdoor activities. "I love any type of exercise that I can do outdoors; horseback riding, biking, and skiing are some of my favorite ways to stay active and connect with nature," she told Marie Claire. "Not only do these activities help me stay in shape, but they help in giving me clarity and perspective. Being active fuels my body, mind, and soul. It just makes me happy."

4. She Practices Yoga

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Bündchen is open about her love of yoga. She posts several photos of herself doing different poses on Instagram. She wrote about the impact yoga has had on her life in her autobiography. "I can be in a state of meditation while I practice,” she wrote. “Whether it involves music or mantras or breath work or meditation, [yoga is] a powerful beautiful spiritual practice. Yoga gave me back my life."

5. She Does Jiu-Jitsu

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Bündchen is a fan of practicing self-defense. She revealed on Instagram that she is learning jiu-jitsu, and posted videos of herself sparring with a trainer. “I feel stronger, more confident and empowered since I started practicing self-defense,” she wrote. “I feel it’s an important skill for all, but especially for us women.”

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1. She Encourages People to Love, Live, Play, and Laugh

“Life is our biggest gift, and it’s more fragile than we know. In a second, everything can change,” she wrote in the post. “There is no better time than NOW to take a leap of faith, and do all the things you've never taken the time or had the courage to do. To spend time with the people you love, to live, to love, to play, to laugh--may we live each unique moment of our lives with presence and gratitude.”

2. She Regularly Meditates

“Meditation has been an incredible gift in my life. Just 10 minutes of practice a day can change your day--and creating a regular meditation practice can change your life,” Gisele wrote in a recent Instagram post. “It has transformed mine! If meditation is challenging for you, perhaps you can start off with a guided meditation, or with some nature sounds, or mantras. Whatever works best for you.”

3. She Does Yoga

“Many years ago, after going through one of the most difficult times in my life, I immersed myself in the very deep process of getting to know myself better,” she wrote on Instagram. With the help of yoga, she “came out of that period stronger and happier, and knowing that no matter how difficult challenges appear in the moment, they always bring with them an opportunity for transformation.”

4. Her Diet Is Mostly Plant-Based Foods

Gisele eats a lot of plants. "At our house, we try to eat organic foods that are in season and locally grown," she told Marie Claire. "We believe that by buying locally, we'll have a better chance at getting foods that are fresh and also support local farmers. We eat mostly a plant-based diet."

5. She Enjoys Outdoor Activities

"I love any type of exercise that I can do outdoors; horseback riding, biking, and skiing are some of my favorite ways to stay active and connect with nature," Gisele rtold Marie Claire. "Not only do these activities help me stay in shape, but they help in giving me clarity and perspective. Being active fuels my body, mind, and soul. It just makes me happy."

6. Moderation Is Key

“I’m not super strict and believe everything is OK in moderation,” she added to Marie Claire. She does have one cheat food. “My ultimate guilty pleasure is dark chocolate.

7. She Encourages People to Go Inward

“It's that time of the month when the new moon invites us to stop, go inward, and write down our intentions. What do we want to manifest? What areas do we want to work on? There’s no better time than now to make the changes necessary to achieve our goals,” she wrote on Instagram, offering a few tips. “Direct your energy into something constructive,” “Be open to change, and to unexpected outcomes,” “Know that it’s all happening for you,” “Embrace our differences. Give others the dignity of their own process without judgment. We all process things our own way!” and “Be clear about what you want, believe in yourself--and take a leap of faith!” “Let’s all go create! Happy new moon!” she ended the post.