GARBA

It is the most famous folk dance of Gujarat. It is played during the festival of Navratri, devoted to goddess Durga. Garba is mostly played by women, Garbi is performed by men, and Misra Garbi by both men and women. It is played in a circle with the center usually having the statue or image of goddess Durga.

How is it done: It has a lot of bending movements which help in strengthening of the lower back and very useful for the core muscles. The swing of arms caters to shoulders. A lot of clap movements involve wrist and forearm movements, also strengthening the hands. Revolving in a circular area needs your brain to be active throughout. This form is a part of a cardio workout.