So for those of you who are just starting your journeys towards body empowerment – I would say just go for it.As a group fitness instructor who teaches both Zumba® and BollyX®, I love teaching and having both formats in my schedule for variety. I’ve noticed small differences: I can climb the station stairs without feeling tired. I am a foodie and can never cut down on meals but every healthy and home cooked foods have become my new best friends. I am now proud of having worked consciously on improving my eating, ensuring that not a single day passes without hitting the gym, and I have that feeling of accomplishment when I can dance longer or with more energy. I have always been content with who I am and happy with how I look – but in the last 10 months I have gone a step further. It has not only inspired me to do BollyX regularly but also be brave enough to try new workouts and see what works for me and what does not. Today I’m happy to say that I am not only BollyX certified, but I can get through an hour of class, squat through an entire song, and go to the gym consistently – all while enjoying it like crazy. BollyX makes me want to eat healthy, sleep enough, and workout and that’s why I am so grateful. I never knew that I would look at a fitter and healthier version of mine as I danced through a Mundian to Bach Ke or Nagada Sang Dhol. I never thought that I would want to get up on a Sunday morning without wanting to sleep in on a weekend or that I would want to travel to the other side of the city after a work day only to forget the stress that surrounds my mind. I never thought that I would look forward to going to the gym. The best part about being a part of this community is that I have started to stretch myself beyond what I thought I ever could. I became a lot keener to hit the gym so that I would not miss BollyX class and so that I could improve my stamina to get through that hour. I emphasize BollyX because I decided to start working out everyday to be able get through the entire hour with grace and energy. There are days that I’ve gone home and got up the next day with my arms, legs or abs feeling sore, and I LOVE that feeling – because it indicates I worked hard in class and am on a track to a healthier life style. They make us feel special and convey that no matter how our bodies are, as long as we go all out with enthusiasm, that’s all that matters.
#BOLLYX VS BOLLYWOOD GROOVE FULL#
The instructors and regional trainers at BollyX provide immense inspiration: they’re at their full time jobs during the day and still take us through a flawless class full of dance, drama and unbeatable energy. I have learned that high intensity interval training can push you over the edge – not only for that one class but can also give you enough energy to have a power packed day afterwards. But let me tell you, I was wrong – and BollyX proved it wrong. They think dance is only meant for fun – in fact, I used to think the same.
I have come across a lot of people who do not support the idea of dancing as fitness. I thought to myself, “I loved to dance! How could I get so exhausted so quickly?”
I was surprised that folks around me were enjoying it so much and able to do it. I remember wondering how my instructor could stay in a wide squat position for an entire song when I couldn’t even do it for half a second. I wanted to move and groove to the peppy numbers, but my body refused. I was ready to take on some easy fun dancing to some Bollywood music, but what I got caught me completely off guard!!! I was out of breath in the first 15 minutes itself.
Ten months ago, on a cold Sunday, I happened to walk into a class at my YMCA. Maitri is a ball of energy, on and off the dance floor and she shares her story on what body empowerment means to her. Today’s post is by Boston BollyX class participant turned instructor, Maitri.
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