Last Sunday morning, at 6:30am, I had the fortunate occasion to join "The Masala Bhangra Workout" (R) conceptualized and instructed by Sarina Jain (aka the "Jane Fonda of India"). Bhangra is an Indian/Punjabi folk dance characterized by energetic bounding with arms and legs to a staccato rhythmic beat of a drum (dhol). Sarina has turned this art of dance into a fun, highly aerobic workout. For one hour, class members "performed" increasingly challenging combinations of bhangra moves, creating a full body workout. Sarina warmed the group up with some introductory stretches and basic moves and then jumped right into the fun. It's hard to describe otherwise, so here's a taste of her class I found on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf6qq5EZgSs
Needless to say, I really enjoyed the workout and sweat my butt off!
For more info and a class near you, visit: http://masaladance.com/
(Picture above was taken at the end of our class.)
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