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November 27, 2010 | Bollywood's 'Masala Bhangra' aerobics thrills fitness enthusiasts |
New Delhi: Move over salsa, tango, and Western dance forms and aerobics classes; it's time for Bollywood-style fitness regimes. 'Masala Bhangra', a new form of dancing aerobics that combines rigorous workout with the pacy moves of a traditional dance from northern India is attracting youngsters and fitness enthusiasts in New Delhi. Amalgamation of Hindi word Masala, which means 'spicy' and Bhangra, a popular folk dance from the northern state of Punjab, this unique workout mixes cardiovascular workouts with dance moves, and is suitable
for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Conceived and designed by Sarina
Jain, an American of Indian origin, Masala Bhangra is among the top five fitness
workouts in the United States of America. "'Masala Bhangra' is an Indian dance
work out, 'masala' is Hindi; 'bhangra' is a folk dance of north part of India.
This class combined with elements of bhangra and Bollywood. You have to put some
elements of Bollywood into the class; my entire programme is backed by the fitness
boards. I am very proud to say it is one of the top five workouts in the US,"
said Jain. She was in the Indian capital for her annual special class at her studio
in which she personally supervises the participants. Jain said along with the
fitness aspect, her classes have also instilled confidence among the participants.
"There are many people out there who want to work out, but they don't know what
to do. There many people who want to dance, but they don't know what to do? So
when you break down steps easy, it's a very simple routine. They feel accomplished,
wow! Ok! I was easily get these five- six steps that I just learnt. And in the
beginning when I thought my class, people were all over the place but the end
people were like ok, we got it, we feel good. That is why I keep going over and
over again because I didn't want to stop. I have helped many people lose weight,
helped many marriages. It's helped many people's confidence come out," said Sarina.
A large number of fitness freaks along with first-timers from every age group
participated in the high-energy workout. Participants loved the Bhangra and Bollywood
dance movements in an easy-to-follow fitness format. "Wonderful, exciting, energetic,
enthusiastic! It's after a long time I have done bhangra and I think she must
visit India frequently," said Rakesh, one of the participants. According to Jain,
the 'Masala Bhangra' workout is certified by American Fitness Boards, including
the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Jain has a chain of fitness studios
in New York, Los Angeles and other cities of the US and in Japan. She is now planning
to increase her base in India.
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