How to Do Bhangra Aerobic Exercises
Bhangra is the name of a folk dance that originates in the Punjab region of India. Punjab is an agricultural region that is located in the northwestern part of India. This dance has become popular in the United States as well. The basic Bhangra dance is lively and involves arms, knees and swinging along with the sound of music and the dhol, which is a large drum that provides the back beat.The popularity of Bhangra dance has led to Bhangra aerobic exercises in the form of classes and DVDs.
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Instructions
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Get started with the "Bhangra Groove." Stand with the legs just a bit wider than shoulder-width apart. The right shoulder will lead your body in each direction. Contract pelvic muscles, move the right shoulder forward and hop forward at the same time.
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Do shoulder shrugs. Hold your arms out in the shape of the letter "W." Start moving your shoulders up and down. While you are moving the shoulders, turn your hands as though you are unscrewing a light bulb. As you are doing so, step first with the left heel and then with the right, keep repeating.
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Exercise doing the "Power Bhangra" move. Stand with legs shoulder-width apart. Swing your hands and hop forward. First hop twice towards the left corner and then two hips towards right corner. Repeat this with arms high and while flipping wrists back and forth.
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Do the "Bhangra Circle." Stand up straight and stomp your right leg to the left corner. Step with the right leg, then the left leg and then the right while facing forward towards the right corner. Each time you do the corner stomp, clap your hands together.
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Tips & Warnings
Consult with a doctor before you begin any fitness program.
