Introduction:

When it comes to staying healthy, you don’t always need fancy workouts. Believe it or not, a few rhythmic steps each day can do wonders for your well-being. This article breaks down why and how you can make these easy moves your daily health dose. 

Osho says, “Dance is one of the deepest meditations. The simple reason for this is that when the dance reaches its peak, the dancer disappears. Only the dance remains and there is no one dancing.”Dance is a form of meditation. This is an exercise as well. Dancing can be a good exercise. Because dancing is so enjoyable, you forget that you are exercising. When you dance, you get many physical and mental health benefits like better heart health, stronger muscles, better balance and coordination, stronger bones, lower risk of dementia, improved memory, reduced stress, more energy and improved mood.

There are many styles of dance in India such as contemporary, modern, classical and folk dance. Experts say that if these Indian women make dance the basis of their exercise, then they will be able to keep their body healthy. Then they will remain free from disease and their immunity will also increase. In modern lifestyle there is little to no physical labour. Even in homes, wheat is no longer ground with a mill. If you want to grind chutney, you need a mixer. To make juice, a juicer; if you want to crush spices, a grinder, or if you want to wash clothes, you use a washing machine. Physical effort in every way is becoming less and less. In such a situation, weight starts increasing. Many diseases like sugar, blood pressure etc. start affecting women. This also increases their mental stress and this impacts the family and children. So there cannot be any more fun, easy and interesting way to get rid of all this than dancing.

Dance helps you lose weight by burning more calories, makes the body flexible and improves lung and heart health. There are many such dances in Indian folk culture which will not only give you pleasure but will also prove to be a great exercise for you.

If we include Indian folk dances in our daily routine, we will hardly need any other exercise. Women who do folk dance do not need any other form of exercise. Indian folk dance has more possibilities of maintaining body balance and beauty. In Indian folk dance, along with enjoying the pleasures, the importance of softness is also explained to the women. In such a situation, if women make these Indian folk dances the basis of their exercise, then along with keeping the body healthy, they will also understand the nuances of dance. Indian folk dance is a complete exercise style because folk dance has been created by man himself and it contains all the movements which are used in everyday life.

Easy Ways to Start:

Making rhythmic steps a part of your day is simpler than you think.  

You have many options:

There are folk dances in India which are performed only by women. Among these, Bhangra and Giddha are the most popular dances in North India. Bhangra dance provides exercise to the entire body. Traditionally, it includes all the activities of women from sowing to harvesting. Gidda is a happy dance. Gidda is performed with applause and lyrics. It is said that clapping helps in regularizing the heart rate and opening the clogged veins. Dhamaal of Haryana state is also a similar dance, in which men and women dance by jumping. Women move around to the tune of the harp and beat the men. This is a good exercise for the waist. Along with balancing the heart rate, the liver and spine are also exercised. Due to the speed, the lungs get full oxygen. Even heavy food can be easily digested. Bihu is the most beautiful dance of Eastern India. In Bhavai dance, women dance with lamps lit on their heads or while standing. This develops mental and physical balance. Dogri dance is another form of rock of Jammu and Kashmir. There are many dance styles like Putti Kali of Kerala and Karagam Shambalpur of Tamil Nadu.

 There is no need of a guru to learn folk dance, it is simpler than other dance arts. These can be learned traditionally without any guru.

Take It Step by Step:

Start small, set achievable goals, and gradually add more steps. This isn’t about pushing yourself too hard. It’s about creating a routine that fits your life and feels good. So now stop thinking and waiting and choose your favourite folk dance and practice it for 10-15 minutes every day. Then see how life will be filled with new energy. 

In a Nutshell:

To sum it up, stepping to a rhythm isn’t just good for your health; it’s a simple and joyful way to make your days brighter. Give it a try, and let those happy feet lead you to a healthier and happier you!