“We wanted to connect the Western outlook on health and fitness and the eastern philosophy on dance and wellness”, says Priya Pandya, one of the founders of Doonya and oh, did she succeed. Doonya classes combine Indian spirituality and fat burning benefits as well as a lot of fun.
The typical class lasts 55 minutes and starts with an incredible warm-up that consists of the basic Bollywood dance moves familiar to anyone who has seen “Slumdog Millionaire”. One dance class is said to burn 500-800 calories. You’re guaranteed to “sweat buckets”, according to Emilie Littlehales, who recently took a Doonya class.
Who would have thought that shaking your hips would have such an amazing effect? You’re toning your glutes, your outer thighs and strengthening your core – all in one neat little package deal.
Apparently, classes have gotten so popular that the founders Priya Pandya and Kajal Desai plan to open their first own studio.
More Information: doonya.com
